Malone to Mount Vernon is 335.8 miles and takes about 7h 4m via Finney Boulevard, Adirondack Trail, and Easy Street, with a fuel budget near $58 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, taking you from the Northeast region down to the Northeast region. Expect a drive that primarily utilizes surface roads, offering a more connected-to-the-ground experience than a highway trip. Given the duration and road types, it's a solid option for a single day's travel if you prefer to avoid interstates.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
167.9 miles from Malone, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 42m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 87
118.6 mi
2h 17m
Adirondack Northway
103.7 mi
2h 1m
Adirondack Trail
31 mi
42m
New York State Thruway
27.9 mi
36m
State Highway 73
18.7 mi
27m
Cascade Road
5.3 mi
7m
Saranac-Placid Road
4.9 mi
7m
State Highway 86
4.8 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 87
— 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m
Traffic on I-87
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 60 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,467 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,399
Quietest
1 AM
~114 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 79 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malone, NY and Mount Vernon, NY.
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Start on US 11; NY 30
0.3 mi·40 sec·West Main Street
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Turn left onto NY 11B; NY 30
0.7 mi·1 min·Finney Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on NY 30
31 mi·42 min·Adirondack Trail
4
Turn left onto NY 86
3.7 mi·5 min·Easy Street
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Continue on NY 86
1.9 mi·2 min·State Highway 86
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Continue on NY 86
2.8 mi·4 min·Harrietstown Road
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Continue on NY 86
3.0 mi·4 min·State Highway 86
8
Continue on NY 86
0.5 mi·56 sec·Broadway Street
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Turn left onto NY 86
490 ft·12 sec·Bloomingdale Avenue
10
Turn right onto NY 3; NY 86
0.4 mi·50 sec·Church Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto NY 86
0.2 mi·32 sec·River Street
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Keep slight right at fork onto NY 86
304 ft·8 sec·River Street
13
Turn slight right onto NY 86
1.1 mi·2 min·Lake Flower Avenue
14
Continue on NY 86
4.9 mi·7 min·Saranac-Placid Road
15
Turn right onto CR 35
3.6 mi·6 min·Old Military Road
16
Turn straight onto NY 73
5.3 mi·7 min·Cascade Road
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Continue on NY 73
7.2 mi·10 min·State Highway 73
18
Turn straight onto NY 9N; NY 73
1.8 mi·3 min·State Highway 9N
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Continue on NY 73
11 mi·16 min·State Highway 73
20
Turn straight onto US 9
2.1 mi·2 min·US 9
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Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 87 South
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Merge onto I 87
104 mi·2 hr 1 min·Adirondack Northway
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
0.3 mi·31 sec·I 87
Exit 1E-WToward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, BuffaloUse the slight right lane.
24
Continue on I 87
0.5 mi·51 sec·I 87
Exit 1WToward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
25
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
118 mi·2 hr 16 min·I 87
Toward I 87 South: New YorkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87
19 mi·24 min·New York State Thruway
27
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
8.8 mi·11 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 4Toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square RoadUse the slight right lane.
29
Turn straight onto NY 100
0.4 mi·56 sec·Central Park Avenue
30
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway East
31
Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.0 mi·1 min·Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Use the straight lane.
32
Take the exit
336 ft·21 sec
Exit 7Toward West Broad Street, Gramatan AvenueUse the straight / right lanes.
33
Turn slight right onto Fleetwood Avenue
0.3 mi·47 sec·Fleetwood Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Turn right onto Gramatan Avenue
0.3 mi·44 sec·Gramatan Avenue
35
Enter roundabout onto Gramatan Avenue
107 ft·1 sec·Gramatan Avenue
36
Continue on Gramatan Avenue
0.3 mi·46 sec·Gramatan Avenue
37
Turn left onto East Prospect Avenue
56 ft·1 sec·East Prospect Avenue
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Arrive at destination
East Prospect Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 335.8-mile trip, departing in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight hours. With a total drive time of around 7 hours, consider a single stop for fuel and a break. The route's reliance on surface roads means you'll be passing through populated areas more consistently than on an interstate, so be mindful of speed limits and local traffic patterns. Since this is a single-day drive, you have flexibility; however, budgeting around $58 for fuel is a good estimate. Keep an eye out for the transition between the Adirondack Trail and Easy Street as a potential point to reassess your timing for the day.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 167.9 miles from Malone, NY, or about 3h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 74 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167.9 miles or 3h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Vernon, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Malone, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Malone, NY
This is one driving day of about 335.8 miles and 7h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Malone, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 87 for about 118.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 334.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|NY 11B; NY 30 / Finney Boulevard
Turn left onto NY 11B; NY 30 / Finney Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
9
186.4 mi into trip|~4h 4m in|I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1E-W
Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...
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187.2 mi into trip|~4h 5m in|I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 87 South: New York
8
332.9 mi into trip|~6h 58m in
Take the exit toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
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334.8 mi into trip|~7h 2m in
Take the exit toward West Broad Street, Gramatan Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 7
Toward West Broad Street, Gramatan Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.78 one way
$117.56 round trip
$4.45/gal25.4 MPG avg118 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$63.70
$127.39
premium
$5.23
$69.14
$138.29
diesel
$6.28
$82.97
$165.94
Estimated Tolls: $1.39
New York State Thruway
(27.9 mi)$1.39
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
100.7
1
$35.26
$16.12
Efficient EV
84
0
$29.38
$13.43
EV Truck/SUV
134.3
1
$47.01
$21.49
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Malone, NY
Late night
in Malone on Friday
Local time
5:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Clear
SW 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Mount Vernon, NY
Late night
in Mount Vernon on Friday
Local time
5:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Mostly Clear
N 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 4m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Saratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 162.1
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 335.8
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 335.8
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 335.8
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 335.8
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 335.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. You'll be navigating through local streets and avenues for the full 335.8 miles. With no highway driving, expect to encounter frequent intersections and local traffic as you make your way south. The longest stretch without a significant break is not specified, but the 7-hour duration suggests you'll be passing through various towns and villages.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118.6 mi on I 87.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near NY 11B; NY 30 / Finney Boulevard.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 335.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (NY 11B; NY 30 / Finney Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 186.4 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 187.2 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,615 ft108 ft
Total Climb
1,367 ft
Total Descent
1,974 ft
Highest Point
1,615 ft
~49.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,507 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Malone, NY and Mount Vernon, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.
Malone, founded in 1802 in Northern New York by Richard Harrison, is named for Irish Shakespearean scholar Edmund Malone. Located just outside the Adirondack Park, its streets are lined with fine Victorian architecture.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 4m. Total distance: 335.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 118.6 miles on I 87. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.39 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. 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.
Yes — we found about 23 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 23 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (NY 11B; NY 30 / Finney Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 186.4 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 187.2 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Saratoga National Historical Park, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Mount Vernon, NY before the return drive.
