Origin
Shirley, NY
Afternoon in Shirley on Monday
Local time
3:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shirley, NY to Washington Heights, NY
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
62.2 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
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6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shirley, NY
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Washington Heights, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Shirley, NY to Washington Heights, NY covers 62.2 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NY 27 West, Sunrise Highway, CR 16 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.13 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
31.1 miles from Shirley, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 62.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 27 West is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Shirley, NY to Washington Heights, NY is easy. At 1h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shirley, NY to Washington Heights, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 27 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunrise Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR 16 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Victory Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Horseblock Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Express Drive North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 WEST | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Long Island Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
NY 27 West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shirley, NY and Washington Heights, NY.
1
Start on William Floyd Parkway
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
William Floyd Parkway
2
Take the exit right toward NY 27 West: New York
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
NY 27 West: New York
3
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunrise Highway
4
Take the exit slight right toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
5
Turn left onto Victory Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Victory Avenue
6
Turn right onto Horseblock Road
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Horseblock Road
7
Turn left onto Express Drive North
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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Express Drive North
8
Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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I 495 WEST: New York
9
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
41 mi
·
55 min
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Long Island Expressway
10
Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
11
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
12
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
14
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
15
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
16
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 87: Queens, Albany, Major Deegan Expressway
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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I 87: Queens, Albany, Major Deegan Expressway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Amsterdam Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Amsterdam Avenue
19
Turn straight onto Washington Bridge
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Bridge
20
Continue on West 181st Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
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West 181st Street
21
Turn right onto Wadsworth Avenue
236 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wadsworth Avenue
22
Turn left onto West 182nd Street
276 ft
·
24 sec
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West 182nd Street
23
Turn left onto Broadway
230 ft
·
4 sec
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Broadway
24
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 31.1 miles from Shirley, NY, or about 44m into the drive.
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 62.2 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.1 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 15m
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 Shirley, 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 Shirley, NY
This is one driving day of about 62.2 miles and 1h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Shirley, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.1 mi from Shirley, NY · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 62.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Shirley, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.13 one way
$20.25 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
| premium | $4.88 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
Estimated Tolls: $13.10
Whitestone Bridge
$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
$10
Tolls
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.53 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Washington Heights, NY
Afternoon in Washington Heights on Monday
Local time
3:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 8 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 28m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Shirley, NY to Washington Heights, NY covers 62.2 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 27 West, Sunrise Highway, CR 16 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.1 miles from Shirley, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.13 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.
The drive from Shirley, NY to Washington Heights, NY is easy. At 1h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shirley, NY to Washington Heights, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shirley, NY to Washington Heights, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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