Mount Vernon, NY to Kingsbury, NY is 204 miles and takes about 4 hours 16 minutes via the New York State Thruway and Adirondack Northway, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a straightforward drive. With only one recommended stop and a duration under five hours, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip when you need to cover ground efficiently.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
102 miles from Mount Vernon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
139 mi
2h 44m
Adirondack Northway
33.9 mi
39m
I 787
9 mi
12m
Reynolds Road
4.4 mi
6m
NY 7
3.1 mi
3m
US 4
3 mi
4m
Main Street
1.8 mi
4m
Broadway
1.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 139 mi, about 2h 44m
Traffic on I-87
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,848 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,719
Quietest
1 AM
~132 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 76 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 Mount Vernon, NY and Kingsbury, NY.
1
Start on East Prospect Avenue
56 ft·9 sec·East Prospect Avenue
2
Turn left onto Gramatan Avenue
361 ft·13 sec·Gramatan Avenue
3
Turn right onto West 1st Street
0.4 mi·50 sec·West 1st Street
4
Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
221 ft·6 sec·West Lincoln Avenue
5
Turn left onto Mount Vernon Avenue
0.4 mi·39 sec·Mount Vernon Avenue
6
Continue on Yonkers Avenue
1.1 mi·1 min·Yonkers Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Central Park Avenue
1.1 mi·2 min·Central Park Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
9
Merge onto I 87
27 mi·35 min·New York State Thruway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87
112 mi·2 hr 9 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Exit 23Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, TroyUse the slight right lane.
12
Continue on I 787
9.0 mi·12 min·I 787
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 787
0.4 mi·29 sec·NY 787
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Exit 9WToward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga SpringsUse the right lane.
15
Merge onto NY 7
3.1 mi·3 min·NY 7
16
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
17
Merge onto I 87
34 mi·39 min·Adirondack Northway
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi·54 sec
Exit 17Toward US 9: South Glens Falls, Moreau State Park
19
Turn straight onto US 9
473 ft·7 sec·Saratoga Road
20
Continue on US 9
1.2 mi·2 min·Route 9
21
Turn right onto NY 197
4.4 mi·6 min·Reynolds Road
22
Continue on NY 197
0.3 mi·41 sec·Bridge Street
23
At end of road, turn left onto US 4
1.5 mi·3 min·Broadway
24
Continue on US 4
0.3 mi·28 sec·Lower Main Street
25
Continue on US 4
1.8 mi·4 min·Main Street
26
Continue on US 4
1.1 mi·1 min·Moss Street
27
Continue on US 4
3.0 mi·4 min·US 4
28
Turn slight left onto Church Road
86 ft·2 sec·Church Road
29
Arrive at destination
Church Road
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 16-minute drive time, it’s best to leave Mount Vernon in the morning to ensure you arrive in Kingsbury with plenty of daylight. While the drive is manageable in one day, plan for one stop to stretch your legs and refuel. The longest continuous stretch is 139 miles on the New York State Thruway, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge before reaching that point. If you prefer a more relaxed pace, consider an early afternoon departure and break up the drive with a brief stop around the halfway mark.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 102 miles from Mount Vernon, NY, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139 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 45 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingsbury, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mount Vernon, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mount Vernon, NY
This is one driving day of about 204.1 miles and 4h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Mount Vernon, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 139 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 190 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2 mi into trip|~3m in|Central Park Avenue
Turn right onto Central Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
30.5 mi into trip|~42m in|I 87 / New York State Thruway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87 / New York State Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
142.3 mi into trip|~2h 51m in
Take the exit toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
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 23
Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
8
151.9 mi into trip|~3h 5m in
Take the exit toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 9W
Toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
6
190 mi into trip|~3h 51m in
Take the exit toward US 9: South Glens Falls, Moreau State Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 17
Toward US 9: South Glens Falls, Moreau State Pa...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.73 one way
$71.45 round trip
$4.45/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$38.71
$77.43
premium
$5.23
$42.03
$84.05
diesel
$6.28
$50.43
$100.86
Estimated Tolls: $6.95
New York State Thruway
(139 mi)$6.95
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
$36
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.2
0
$21.43
$9.80
Efficient EV
51
0
$17.86
$8.16
EV Truck/SUV
81.6
1
$28.57
$13.06
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Mount Vernon, NY
Morning
in Mount Vernon on Thursday
Local time
8:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Sunny
NE 5 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Kingsbury, NY
Morning
in Kingsbury on Thursday
Local time
8:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Sunny
S 0 to 3 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
4h 16m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 175.9
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on surface roads, with only 8% of the route utilizing highways like the New York State Thruway and Adirondack Northway. You'll experience a long stretch of 139 miles on the New York State Thruway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to encounter numerous exits and varying speed limits as you move between highway segments and local roads.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 139 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near Central Park Avenue.
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 17 significant decision points across 204.1 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 2 miles (Central Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 142.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
528 ft-5 ft
Total Climb
1,195 ft
Total Descent
997 ft
Highest Point
528 ft
~43.7 mi in
Elevation Range
533 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 Kingsbury, NY, road signs point toward Troy, Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls and Moreau State Park.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 16m. Total distance: 204.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 139 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.95 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 16 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 Kingsbury, 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (Central Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 142.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Kingsbury, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
