Spanning 52.4 miles across New York, this trip from Mount Vernon to Holbrook is a manageable journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 17 minutes. Because the route is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won’t need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $9 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Northeast, you will find this path relies entirely on local streets rather than major expressways. It is a straightforward drive, but the lack of highway segments means your pace will be dictated by local traffic patterns and turn-heavy streets.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Long Island Expressway
37.8 mi
51m
Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi
3m
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi
3m
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi
3m
New England Thruway
1.8 mi
2m
North 5th Avenue
1.5 mi
3m
Bruckner Expressway
1.3 mi
2m
Dyre Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 37.8 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon, NY and Holbrook, NY.
1
Start on East Prospect Avenue
315 ft·17 sec·East Prospect Avenue
2
Turn left onto North 5th Avenue
1.5 mi·3 min·North 5th Avenue
3
Continue on Dyre Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Dyre Avenue
4
Continue on Steenwick Avenue
0.2 mi·30 sec·Steenwick Avenue
5
At end of road, turn right onto New England Thruway
0.3 mi·32 sec·New England Thruway
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·14 sec
Toward I 95 South
7
Merge onto I 95
1.5 mi·2 min·New England Thruway
8
Continue on I 95
1.3 mi·2 min·Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695
2.2 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 7AToward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long IslandUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 295
3.2 mi·3 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 4E-WToward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long IslandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 4EToward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
14
Merge onto I 495
38 mi·51 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·30 sec
Exit 61Toward CR 19: Holbrook, PatchogueUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn slight left onto Express Drive South
330 ft·8 sec·Express Drive South
17
Turn right onto CR 19
0.3 mi·39 sec·Patchogue-Holbrook Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn slight left onto Union Avenue
0.2 mi·34 sec·Union Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Avenue A
0.1 mi·53 sec·Avenue A
20
Continue on Avenue A
0.1 mi·32 sec·Avenue A
21
Turn left onto Union Avenue
0.2 mi·31 sec·Union Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Union Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Mount Vernon, 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 51.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
5.5 mi into trip|~11m in|I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 7A
Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Is...
8
12.9 mi into trip|~21m in
Take the exit toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
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 4E-W
Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
8
13 mi into trip|~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 4E
Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, East...
8
51.1 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward CR 19: Holbrook, Patchogue
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 61
Toward CR 19: Holbrook, Patchogue
6
51.4 mi into trip|~1h 14m in|CR 19 / Patchogue-Holbrook Road
Turn right onto CR 19 / Patchogue-Holbrook Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.63 one way
$17.25 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg18 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$9.33
$18.65
premium
$4.92
$10.16
$20.31
diesel
$5.61
$11.57
$23.14
Estimated Tolls: $6.66
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New England Thruway
(1.5 mi)$0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$7
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
15.7
0
$5.50
$2.52
Efficient EV
13.1
0
$4.59
$2.10
EV Truck/SUV
21
0
$7.34
$3.35
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Mount Vernon, NY
Afternoon
in Mount Vernon on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Partly Sunny
SW 8 to 18 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Holbrook, NY
Afternoon
in Holbrook on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 9 to 17 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
49°F
North Hills, NY
26 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
9 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
1h 17m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface roads like North 5th Avenue, Dyre Avenue, and Steenwick Avenue for the entire 52.4-mile duration. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches of open road here, so be prepared for a consistent series of maneuvers rather than a cruise-control commute. The character of the drive remains localized from start to finish, requiring your full attention as you transition through the various turns along the path.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.8 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Clearview Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 5.5 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
190 ft11 ft
Total Climb
288 ft
Total Descent
278 ft
Highest Point
190 ft
~18.7 mi in
Elevation Range
179 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mount Vernon, NY and Holbrook, NY, road signs point toward Long Island and Eastern Long Island.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 52.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.8 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.66 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 Holbrook, 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 5.5 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Fire Island National Seashore (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 Holbrook, NY before heading back.
