Tombolinos Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
Yonkers, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+19142371266
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 37m
Distance
349.9 mi
563 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
39 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Vernon, NY
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Kent, NY
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The drive from Mount Vernon, NY to Kent, NY covers 349.9 miles and takes about 7h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Long Mountain Parkway, New York State Thruway, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
174.9 miles from Mount Vernon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 41m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Mountain Parkway | 107.6 mi | 2h 15m |
| New York State Thruway | 48.2 mi | 59m |
| I 81 | 39.3 mi | 46m |
| NY 17 | 33.7 mi | 40m |
| Eastern Expressway | 15.3 mi | 19m |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| West Ridge Road | 13.4 mi | 19m |
| Clinton Street | 10.5 mi | 15m |
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon, NY and Kent, NY.
Start on East Prospect Avenue
Turn left onto Gramatan Avenue
Turn right onto West 1st Street
Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
Turn left onto Mount Vernon Avenue
Continue on Yonkers Avenue
Turn right onto Central Park Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 87
Take the exit
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
Take the exit
Enter roundabout onto US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
Take the exit
Turn right onto NY 13
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
Continue on Albany Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41
Turn left onto NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Turn left onto US 20
Turn right onto US 20
Turn left onto US 20; NY 5
Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38
Continue on US 20; NY 5
Turn right onto NY 318
Continue on NY 318
Turn right onto NY 414
Continue on NY 414
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Continue on I 490
Keep slight left at fork onto I 490
Take the exit
Continue on NY 531
Continue on NY 31
Turn right onto NY 260
Turn left onto NY 104
Turn right onto CR 11
Turn right onto Ford Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 77 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 174.9 miles or 3h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kent, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Mount Vernon, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mount Vernon, NY
This is one driving day of about 349.9 miles and 7h 37m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
175 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 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 174.9 miles from Mount Vernon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Long Mountain Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop
Yonkers, New York
Near the start, short detour
Hours: 12–10 pm
+19142371266
Best coffee break · first break window
Spring Valley, New York
Near the start, short detour
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
+18454405055
Near the start, short detour
Yonkers, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+19142371266
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Spring Valley, New York
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
+18454405055
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Monsey, New York
Hours: Closed
+18452019000
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 11 am–2 pm
+17188847127
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Airmont, New York
Hours: 8 am–12:30 pm
+18453563100
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Monroe, New York
Hours: 8 am–1 pm
+18457830901
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Yonkers, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+19149991010
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+13472027123
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Binghamton, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Waterloo, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Phelps, NY
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18885577099
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Spencerport, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Phelps, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Monroe, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18447982438
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Skaneateles, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Monroe, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Skaneateles, New York
Hours: Closed
+13156858500
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Auburn, New York
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13152527644
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~9 min detour
Auburn, New York
Hours: 9 am–1 pm
+13152525541
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm
+17185493200
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~10 min detour
Auburn, New York
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+13152538051
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Bronx, NY
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12126399675
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 21.2 and 321.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 490: Rochester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$56.87 one way
$113.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $61.55 | $123.10 |
| premium | $4.87 | $67.03 | $134.06 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $74.43 | $148.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.41
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
$57
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 122.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
EV Charging Along Route
39 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
HondoGO Charging Station
Garnerville, New York
1 DCFC
ViaLynk Charging Station
Goshen, New York
1 DCFC
ChargeSmart EV Charging Station
Auburn, New York
1 DCFC
EVolve NY Charging Station
Phelps, New York
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Waterloo, New York
1 DCFC
EVolve NY Charging Station
Spencerport, New York
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Auburn, New York
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Binghamton, New York
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 105 | 1 | $36.74 | $16.80 |
| Efficient EV | 87.5 | 0 | $30.62 | $14.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 140 | 1 | $48.99 | $22.39 |
Gas CO2
122 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Mount Vernon on Sunday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Destination
Morning in Kent on Sunday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
42°F
Montague, NJ
175 mi in
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
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
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.
349.9 mi in 7h 37m, mostly highway — 107.6 mi of that is on Long Mountain Parkway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Mountain Parkway and New York State Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.2 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 34 significant decision points across 349.9 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 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 269.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 270 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mount Vernon, NY and Kent, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain, New York State Thruway, Albany and Brockport.
Palisades Parkway North
Bear Mountain
New York State Thruway
Albany
Brockport
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 7h 37m. Total distance: 349.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 37m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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