Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
50.9 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holbrook, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Mount Vernon, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Spanning 52 miles, this trip from Holbrook to Mount Vernon is a straightforward trek across the Northeast that typically takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, it works perfectly as a quick day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $8 for fuel to cover the journey. Your path primarily utilizes Patchogue-Holbrook Road, Express Drive North, and I-495 West. Since the entire route is contained within New York, you will remain in the Northeast region from start to finish.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 35.9 mi | 48m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Fulton Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Bruckner Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Patchogue-Holbrook Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Holbrook, NY and Mount Vernon, NY.
Start on Union Avenue
Turn slight right onto CR 19
Turn left onto Express Drive North
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto CI
Take the exit
Merge onto I 295
Continue on I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 695
Merge onto I 95
Continue on I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto HR
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto US 1
Turn right onto Pelham Parkway
Continue on South Fulton Avenue
Turn left onto East 1st Street
Turn right onto Gramatan Avenue
Turn right onto East Prospect Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.5 miles from Holbrook, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 36.5 and 48.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
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
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
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
Regular Gas
$8.38 one way
$16.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$7
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Holbrook on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Areas Of Fog
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 1:15PM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Destination
Afternoon in Mount Vernon on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 1:15PM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
42°F
Hillside, NY
25 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience as you navigate your way toward Mount Vernon. This route does not rely on long, monotonous stretches of highway, meaning you will need to stay alert for frequent turns and transitions between local roads. The nature of this drive is decidedly technical rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, keeping you engaged behind the wheel for the duration of the 1 hour and 12-minute commute. Because the highway share is 0 percent, you should prepare for a drive that prioritizes local navigation over open-road speed.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Cross Island Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 36.5 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.9 miles you will encounter 21 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 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
292 ft
Total Descent
302 ft
Highest Point
202 ft
~21.8 mi in
Elevation Range
190 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Holbrook, NY and Mount Vernon, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Hutchinson Parkway North and Hutchinson River Parkway North.
Kennedy Airport
Cross Island Parkway North
Bronx
New England
Hutchinson Parkway North
Hutchinson River Parkway North
Founded 1892
Mount Vernon is a city in Westchester County in New York.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 50.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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