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

How far is Mount Vernon, New York from Poughkeepsie?

The distance from Mount Vernon, New York to Poughkeepsie is 54.6 miles (87.9 km) as the crow flies. Poughkeepsie is located N of Mount Vernon, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 71 miles, taking about 1h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States.

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. 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 Poughkeepsie. 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.