Mount Vernon, New York to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

308.5 miles 496.5 km · straight line
385.6 miles estimated 620.6 km · driving distance
7h 45min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is Mount Vernon, New York from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Mount Vernon, New York to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is 308.5 miles (496.5 km) as the crow flies. Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is located WNW of Mount Vernon, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 385.6 miles, taking about 7h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Mount Vernon, New York is in New York, United States, while Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mount Vernon, New York and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Mount Vernon, New York to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 45min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 18min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 22min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mount Vernon, New York & Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Mount Vernon, New York
40.91°N, 73.84°W
America/New_York
33m elevation
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
43.09°N, 79.08°W
America/Toronto
180m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients