Origin
White Plains, NY
Late night in White Plains on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from White Plains, NY to Mount Vernon, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.2 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
White Plains, NY
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Mount Vernon, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between White Plains and Mount Vernon, you are in for a quick, 10.8-mile journey that typically takes about 23 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Northeast region of New York, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate using local surface streets, including North Broadway, Hamilton Avenue, and East Post Road. Since the drive is short, you can easily complete it without any planned stops, keeping your fuel budget around $2. This trip is straightforward and practical, serving as a direct connection between these two Westchester County locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Post Road | 4.1 mi | 9m |
| White Plains Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| North Columbus Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Broadway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Gramatan Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Post Road
— 4.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Plains, NY and Mount Vernon, NY.
1
Start on NY 119
72 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto NY 22
467 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Broadway
Use the left lane.
3
Turn slight left onto NY 119
121 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Continue on NY 22
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
North Broadway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on NY 22
4.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East Post Road
6
Continue on NY 22
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Continue on NY 22
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Columbus Avenue
8
Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lincoln Avenue
9
Enter roundabout onto Gramatan Avenue
195 ft
·
3 sec
·
Gramatan Avenue
10
Continue on Gramatan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Gramatan Avenue
11
Turn left onto East Prospect Avenue
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Prospect Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
East Prospect Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 22 / North Broadway
Turn left onto NY 22 / North Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 119 / Hamilton Avenue
Turn slight left onto NY 119 / Hamilton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 22 / North Broadway
Continue onto NY 22 / North Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
9.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
East Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
9.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Gramatan Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Gramatan Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.68 one way
$3.36 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.98 | $3.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Mount Vernon, NY
Late night in Mount Vernon on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
6 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
19m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive that trades highway speeds for urban navigation. Because the route features 0% highway share, you will be focused on maneuvering through local intersections rather than cruising at high speeds. The experience is defined by constant changes in direction as you transition between North Broadway, Hamilton Avenue, and East Post Road. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches, the road demands your full attention as you navigate the local traffic patterns. Expect a hands-on driving experience that reflects the density of the region.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on East Post Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 22 / North Broadway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 22 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (NY 119 / Hamilton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (NY 22 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in White Plains, NY
Full guide →Founded 1683
White Plains is a city of 60,000 people (2020) in Westchester County, New York. White Plains has several locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It also does well-run Saint Patrick's Day parade and New Year's celebrations. The library is top notch. Liberty Park is also worth a visit.
Arriving 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
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 19m. Total distance: 10.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on East Post Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (NY 22 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (NY 119 / Hamilton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (NY 22 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mount Vernon, 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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