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Trip from East Massapequa, NY to Washington Heights, NY

Drive Time

54m

Distance

36.7 mi

59 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 50m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m

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

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Downtown East Massapequa, NY, NY

East Massapequa, NY

Brent Singleton

Downtown Washington Heights, NY, NY

Washington Heights, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from East Massapequa, NY to Washington Heights, NY covers 36.7 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Southern State Parkway, Sunrise Highway, Cross Bronx Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on Southern State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.97 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

18.4 miles from East Massapequa, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 54m highway drive covering 36.7 miles, with most of the trip on Southern State Parkway and Sunrise Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 8 miles on Southern State Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Sunrise Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 36.7 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 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

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

7
9.1 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward SO West: New York

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit M6 W Toward SO West: New York
8
19.7 mi into trip | ~28m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
8
19.9 mi into trip | ~29m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Hempstead Avenue West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Hempstead Avenue West
8
35.6 mi into trip | ~51m 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...
9
35.8 mi into trip | ~51m 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

Between East Massapequa, NY and Washington Heights, NY, road signs point toward M North: Mineola, So West: New York, Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West and Grandstand.

M North: Mineola

7.8 mi in | ~12m

So West: New York

9.1 mi in | ~13m

Cross Island Parkway North

18.1 mi in | ~26m

Hempstead Avenue West

19.8 mi in | ~29m

Grandstand

20 mi in | ~29m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern State Parkway 8 mi 10m
Sunrise Highway 6.5 mi 8m
Cross Bronx Expressway 6 mi 7m
Clearview Expressway 5 mi 5m
Throgs Neck Bridge 2 mi 3m
Cross Island Parkway 1.3 mi 1m
Meadowbrook State Parkway 1.1 mi 1m
Hempstead Avenue 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Southern State Parkway — 8 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Pinewood Lane

169 ft · 9 sec · Pinewood Lane
2

Turn right onto Belair Drive

482 ft · 24 sec · Belair Drive
3

Turn right onto Chester Avenue

298 ft · 15 sec · Chester Avenue
4

Turn right onto Grover Avenue East

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Grover Avenue East
5

Turn right onto Morris Lane

250 ft · 15 sec · Morris Lane
6

Turn right onto Unqua Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Unqua Road
7

Turn left onto NY 27

6.5 mi · 8 min · Sunrise Highway
8

Turn right onto Babylon Turnpike

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Babylon Turnpike
9

Continue on Babylon Turnpike

213 ft · 3 sec · Babylon Turnpike
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward M North: Mineola
11

Merge onto M

1.1 mi · 1 min · Meadowbrook State Parkway
12

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit M6 W Toward SO West: New York Use the slight left lane.
13

Merge onto SO

8.0 mi · 10 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
16

Take the exit

317 ft · 9 sec
Exit 26B Toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork

437 ft · 12 sec
Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
19

Keep slight right at fork

266 ft · 8 sec
Toward Hempstead Avenue West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · this road
Toward Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
21

Keep slight left at fork

100 ft · 4 sec
Toward Hempstead Avenue
22

Turn right onto NY 24

1.0 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
Use the right lane.
23

Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue
24

Turn right onto NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · 212th Street
25

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
27

Continue on I 295

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

6.0 mi · 7 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Exit 1D-C-B Toward I 87: Queens, Albany, Major Deegan Expressway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 1B Toward Amsterdam Avenue Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
31

Turn straight onto Washington Bridge

0.4 mi · 1 min · Washington Bridge
32

Continue on West 181st Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · West 181st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
33

Turn right onto Wadsworth Avenue

237 ft · 14 sec · Wadsworth Avenue
34

Turn left onto West 182nd Street

277 ft · 23 sec · West 182nd Street
35

Turn left onto US 9

229 ft · 4 sec · Broadway
36

Arrive at destination

US 9

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 18.4 miles from East Massapequa, NY, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8 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 36.7 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 18.4 miles or 26m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 45m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 East Massapequa, NY

This is one driving day of about 36.7 miles and 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from East Massapequa, 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 Southern State Parkway for about 8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.4 mi from East Massapequa, NY · 26m into the drive

Downtown Jamaica, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamaica, NY

18 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 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jamaica, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from East Massapequa, 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

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 36.7
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

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 36.7
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

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 36.7
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

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 36.7
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

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 36.7
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

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 ~27 min detour Free near mile 36.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.97 one way

$11.95 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $6.47 $12.95
premium $4.88 $7.06 $14.11
diesel $5.64 $8.15 $16.31

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

$6

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11 0 $3.85 $1.76
Efficient EV 9.2 0 $3.21 $1.47
EV Truck/SUV 14.7 0 $5.14 $2.35

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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

East Massapequa, NY

Morning in East Massapequa on Monday

Local time

8:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Washington Heights, NY

Morning in Washington Heights on Monday

Local time

8:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

57°F

Jamaica, NY

18 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

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

54m 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 East Massapequa, NY to Washington Heights, NY covers 36.7 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Sunrise Highway, Cross Bronx Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.4 miles from East Massapequa, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.97 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 36.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between East Massapequa, NY and Washington Heights, NY, road signs point toward M North: Mineola, So West: New York, Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West and Grandstand.

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