Trip from Baldwin, NY to Washington Heights, NY

Drive Time

40m

Distance

27.2 mi

44 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 38m ★

6 AM

0h 41m

8 AM

0h 48m

10 AM

0h 43m

12 PM

0h 43m

3 PM

0h 44m

5 PM

0h 47m

8 PM

0h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Baldwin, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Washington Heights, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Baldwin, NY to Washington Heights, NY covers 27.2 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sunrise Highway, Cross Bronx Expressway, Clearview Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.2 miles on Sunrise Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.43 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

13.6 miles from Baldwin, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Baldwin, NY to Washington Heights, NY covers 27.2 miles and takes about 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Sunrise Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NY 27 / Sunrise Highway.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 27.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (I 295 / Clearview Expressway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | NY 27 / Sunrise Highway

Turn left onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

7.7 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward Springfield Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 22 Toward Springfield Boulevard

12.4 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 295 / Clearview Expressway

Turn left onto I 295 / Clearview Expressway toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Throu...

26.1 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward I 87: Queens, Albany, Major Deegan Expressway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1D-C-B Toward I 87: Queens, Albany, Major Deegan Expre...

26.3 mi into trip | ~37m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Amsterdam Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 1B Toward Amsterdam Avenue

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Baldwin, NY to Washington Heights, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.

Belt Parkway West

7.3 mi in | ~10m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Sunrise Highway	7.2 mi	9m
Cross Bronx Expressway	6 mi	7m
Clearview Expressway	5 mi	5m
Francis Lewis Boulevard	2.1 mi	3m
Throgs Neck Bridge	2 mi	3m
Springfield Boulevard	2 mi	3m
Throgs Neck Expressway	0.7 mi	1m
Washington Bridge	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Sunrise Highway — 7.2 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baldwin, NY and Washington Heights, NY.

Start on the route

361 ft · 32 sec · the route

Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

7.2 mi · 9 min · Sunrise Highway

Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Belt Parkway

Take the exit slight right toward Springfield Boulevard

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Springfield Boulevard

Turn straight onto North Conduit Avenue

440 ft · 19 sec · North Conduit Avenue

Turn right onto Springfield Boulevard

2.0 mi · 3 min · Springfield Boulevard

Turn left onto Francis Lewis Boulevard

2.1 mi · 3 min · Francis Lewis Boulevard

Turn right onto Hillside Avenue

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Hillside Avenue

Turn left onto Clearview Expressway

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

6.0 mi · 7 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward I 87: Queens, Albany, Major Deegan Expressway

0.1 mi · 20 sec · I 87: Queens, Albany, Major Deegan Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Amsterdam Avenue

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Amsterdam Avenue

Turn straight onto Washington Bridge

0.4 mi · 1 min · Washington Bridge

Continue on West 181st Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · West 181st Street

Turn right onto Wadsworth Avenue

236 ft · 14 sec · Wadsworth Avenue

Turn left onto West 182nd Street

276 ft · 24 sec · West 182nd Street

Turn left onto Broadway

230 ft · 4 sec · Broadway

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 13.6 miles from Baldwin, NY, or about 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 27.2 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 13.6 miles or 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Washington Heights, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Baldwin, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Baldwin, NY

This is one driving day of about 27.2 miles and 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Baldwin, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 7.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 13.6 mi from Baldwin, NY · 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamaica, NY

14 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

The Bronx, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jamaica, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13.6 miles from Baldwin, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Washington Heights, NY

The final approach into Washington Heights, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Washington Heights, NY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 27.2

View on nps.gov

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 27.2

View on nps.gov

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 27.2

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African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 26.3

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Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 26.3

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Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

11 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 26.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.43 one way

$8.86 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$4.80	$9.60
premium	$4.88	$5.23	$10.46
diesel	$5.64	$6.04	$12.09

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.2	$2.86	$1.31
Efficient EV	6.8	$2.38	$1.09
EV Truck/SUV	10.9	$3.81	$1.74

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Baldwin, NY

Late night in Baldwin on Monday

Local time

5:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Washington Heights, NY

Late night in Washington Heights on Monday

Local time

5:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

57°F

Jamaica, NY

14 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

10 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

40m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Baldwin, NY to Washington Heights, NY covers 27.2 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Cross Bronx Expressway, Clearview Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 13.6 miles from Baldwin, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

On the drive from Baldwin, NY to Washington Heights, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.

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Trip from Baldwin, NY to Washington Heights, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Washington Heights, NY

National Parks Near This Route

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Baldwin, NY

Washington Heights, NY

Same local time

10 degrees cooler at arrival

40m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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