Origin
Pendleton, NY
Morning in Pendleton on Wednesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pendleton, NY to Washington Heights, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
7h 51m
Distance
377.9 mi
608 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 42m
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6 AM
7h 51m
8 AM
8h 9m
10 AM
7h 57m
12 PM
7h 56m
3 PM
7h 58m
5 PM
8h 8m
8 PM
7h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pendleton, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Washington Heights, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pendleton, NY to Washington Heights, NY covers 377.9 miles and takes about 7h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 81, New York State Thruway, Keystone Shortway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.8 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
188.9 miles from Pendleton, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 3m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 7h 51m drive with frequent turns across 377.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 98.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 36 significant decision points across 377.9 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 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 36 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
11.8 mi into trip
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~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 90 East: Albany
8
108.4 mi into trip
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~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
258.7 mi into trip
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~5h 26m in
|
US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
373.2 mi into trip
|
~7h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
373.5 mi into trip
|
~7h 42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pendleton, NY and Washington Heights, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono and Milford.
Clyde
108.4 mi in
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~2h 10m
Mt Pocono
258.7 mi in
|
~5h 26m
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via US 6
Milford
259.4 mi in
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~5h 27m
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via I 84; I 380
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| New York State Thruway | 96.3 mi | 1h 51m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Clark Street Road | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Transit Road | 9.5 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pendleton, NY and Washington Heights, NY.
1
Start on CR 130
359 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Canal Road
2
Continue on New Road
391 ft
·
15 sec
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New Road
3
Turn left onto CR 2
1.7 mi
·
4 min
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Tonawanda Creek Road
4
Turn right onto NY 78
9.5 mi
·
12 min
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Transit Road
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 90
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
this road
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 90
96 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
New York State Thruway
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
7 sec
11
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
12
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 318
Use the left lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
14
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Street
16
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Dill Street
17
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
·
16 sec
·
Loop Road
18
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Genesee Street
19
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
20
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Lake Street
21
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
22
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
23
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
24
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
25
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
26
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
28
Merge onto I 81
45 mi
·
54 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
32
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
33
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
34
Merge onto I 80
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
36
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
38
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
40
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
41
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
42
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
43
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
45
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
47
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
48
Take the exit onto US 9
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 9
Exit 1A
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 9
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 9
Toward West 178th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Turn left onto US 9
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Broadway
Use the straight / left lanes.
51
Arrive at destination
US 9
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 188.9 miles from Pendleton, NY, or about 4h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 83 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 188.9 miles or 4h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 35m
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 Pendleton, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pendleton, NY
This is one driving day of about 377.9 miles and 7h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Pendleton, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 188.9 mi from Pendleton, NY · 4h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
189 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 188.9 miles from Pendleton, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$62.20 one way
$124.41 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
132 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $67.26 | $134.53 |
| premium | $4.92 | $73.24 | $146.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $83.44 | $166.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $20.81
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(96.3 mi)
$4.81
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
$62
Tolls
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$108–$133
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 113.4 | 1 | $39.68 | $18.14 |
| Efficient EV | 94.5 | 1 | $33.07 | $15.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151.2 | 1 | $52.91 | $24.19 |
Gas CO2
132 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
Washington Heights, NY
Morning in Washington Heights on Wednesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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
7h 51m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pendleton, NY to Washington Heights, NY covers 377.9 miles and takes about 7h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, New York State Thruway, Keystone Shortway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 188.9 miles from Pendleton, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 36 significant decision points across 377.9 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 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pendleton, NY and Washington Heights, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono and Milford.
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