Origin
Mount Vernon, NY
Morning in Mount Vernon on Sunday
Local time
10:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Vernon, NY to New Windsor, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
53.4 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
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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New Windsor, NY
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Trip Overview
This 53.4-mile drive from Mount Vernon, NY to New Windsor, NY is a straightforward 1 hour and 13 minute trip, making it an ideal day trip. With no highway driving, you'll navigate local roads like Gramatan Avenue and West 1st Street for the entire journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $9, indicating a budget-friendly excursion. This route is entirely within the Northeast region, so you won't be crossing any state lines or experiencing significant regional shifts. Its turn-heavy nature suggests a more engaged driving experience rather than a passive cruise.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 9W | 28.5 mi | 38m |
| New York State Thruway | 16.1 mi | 21m |
| NY 303 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Central Park Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Yonkers Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Mount Vernon Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Union Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 9W
— 28.5 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon, NY and New Windsor, 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
16 mi
·
21 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 12
Toward NY 303: West Nyack
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
379 ft
·
9 sec
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto Palisades Center Drive
359 ft
·
11 sec
·
Palisades Center Drive
13
Turn left onto NY 303
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
NY 303
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 9W
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 9W
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 9W
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US 9W
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto US 9W
285 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 9W
17
Continue on US 9W
15 mi
·
21 min
·
US 9W
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto CR 69
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Union Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
CR 69
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Gramatan Avenue
Turn left onto Gramatan Avenue
Navigation decision point
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.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 87 / New York State Thruway
Merge onto I 87 / New York State Thruway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
19.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward NY 303: West Nyack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward NY 303: West Nyack
7
19.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.79 one way
$17.58 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.50 | $19.01 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.80
New York State Thruway
(16.1 mi)
$0.80
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Destination
New Windsor, NY
Morning in New Windsor on Sunday
Local time
10:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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 13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this entire 53.4-mile journey, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the profile suggests frequent turns and changes in road layout. You'll primarily be on roads like Gramatan Avenue, West 1st Street, and West Lincoln Avenue, indicating a route that winds through communities rather than cruising on high-speed thoroughfares. This character means you'll be actively navigating, potentially at lower speeds, as you make your way from Mount Vernon to New Windsor.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.5 mi on US 9W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 9W and New York State Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Gramatan Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.4 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: near the start (Gramatan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Central Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mount Vernon, NY to New Windsor, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.
Albany
3.1 mi in
|
~6m
About the Cities
Starting in Mount Vernon, NY
Full guide →Founded 1892
Mount Vernon is a city in Westchester County in New York.
Top landmarks
- • Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site — national Historic Site of the United States
- • Trinity Episcopal Church Complex — church building in Mount Vernon, New York, United States
Arriving in New Windsor, NY
Full guide →Founded 1763
New Windsor is in Orange County (New York).
Top landmarks
- • Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site — house
- • National Purple Heart Hall of Honor — Irrevocable Distinguished military Action
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 53.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.5 miles on US 9W. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.80 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.
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 New Windsor, 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: near the start (Gramatan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Central Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Windsor, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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