Mount Vernon, New York to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

96.3 miles 155 km · straight line
111.4 miles actual route 179.3 km · driving distance
2h 24min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
227° SW bearing direction

How far is Mount Vernon, New York from Philadelphia?

The distance from Mount Vernon, New York to Philadelphia is 96.3 miles (155 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located SW of Mount Vernon, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 111.4 miles, taking about 2h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States — Mount Vernon, New York in New York and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mount Vernon, New York and Philadelphia. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 24min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 53min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 17min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mount Vernon, New York & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Mount Vernon, New York
40.91°N, 73.84°W
America/New_York
33m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 32 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 258.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM