Origin
Commack, NY
Morning in Commack on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Commack, NY to Mount Vernon, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Commack, NY
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Mount Vernon, NY
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Trip Overview
Commack, NY to Mount Vernon, NY is 40.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via the Long Island Expressway, Northern State Parkway, and Cross Island Parkway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a relatively short, highway-focused trip entirely within New York state, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a fairly direct drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over leisurely sightseeing. It's a practical option if you need to get from one area to the other without much fuss. Consider it for a quick transit between these Long Island and Westchester County locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 14.8 mi | 20m |
| Northern State Parkway | 8 mi | 10m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Jericho Turnpike | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Fulton Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 14.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Commack, NY and Mount Vernon, NY.
1
Start on CR 4
34 ft
·
6 sec
·
Commack Road
2
Turn left onto NY 25
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
3
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 66
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Deer Park Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward N West: New York
5
Merge onto N
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Northern State Parkway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 37A
Toward I 495 West: New York
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 495
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 31N-S
Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 31N
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto CI
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 33
Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 295
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
13
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 695
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 10
Toward I 695 North: New Haven
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 95
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
16
Continue on I 95
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
New England Thruway
17
Take the exit
430 ft
·
14 sec
Exit 9
Toward Hutchinson Parkway North
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway North
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Merge onto HR
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 1: Pelham Manor
21
Keep slight left at fork
264 ft
·
14 sec
Toward US 1 South: Shopping Center, Saint Paul's Church
Use the left / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Boston Post Road
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Pelham Parkway
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Pelham Parkway
24
Continue on South Fulton Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Fulton Avenue
25
Turn left onto East 1st Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
East 1st Street
26
Turn right onto Gramatan Avenue
361 ft
·
13 sec
·
Gramatan Avenue
27
Turn right onto East Prospect Avenue
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Prospect Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
East Prospect Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Commack, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 26.5 and 38.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
26.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31N-S
Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge,...
10
26.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 31N
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone B...
8
30.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx,...
8
33.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 North: New Haven
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward I 695 North: New Haven
9
38.6 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 1 South: Shopping Center, Saint Paul's Church
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward US 1 South: Shopping Center, Saint Paul'...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.73 one way
$13.46 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.71
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Jericho Turnpike
(2.3 mi)
$0.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$7
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Mount Vernon, NY
Morning in Mount Vernon on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
North Hills, NY
20 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 3m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its high highway share, at 83%, making it a primarily fast-paced journey. You'll encounter the Long Island Expressway for a significant stretch, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 14.8 miles. The drive transitions onto the Northern State Parkway and then the Cross Island Parkway, maintaining a consistent highway feel throughout. Expect smooth, multi-lane roads designed for efficient travel, with limited opportunities for spontaneous stops or scenic detours. The overall experience is one of steady progress towards your destination.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Northern State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.9 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Commack, NY and Mount Vernon, NY, road signs point toward N West: New York, Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England and Hutchinson Parkway North - among others.
N West: New York
3.2 mi in
|
~6m
Kennedy Airport
26.5 mi in
|
~39m
Cross Island Parkway North
26.8 mi in
|
~39m
Bronx
30.2 mi in
|
~44m
New England
30.2 mi in
|
~44m
Hutchinson Parkway North
36.2 mi in
|
~54m
Hutchinson River Parkway North
36.3 mi in
|
~54m
Saint Paul's Church
38.6 mi in
|
~58m
About the Cities
Starting in Commack, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Mount Vernon, NY
Full guide →Founded 1892
Mount Vernon is a city in Westchester County in New York.
Top landmarks
- • Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site — national Historic Site of the United States
- • Trinity Episcopal Church Complex — church building in Mount Vernon, New York, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.71 in tolls one way, starting with Throgs Neck Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Mount Vernon, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mount Vernon, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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