Origin
Washington Heights, NY
Evening in Washington Heights on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington Heights, NY to Baldwin Harbor, NY
Drive Time
42m
Distance
28.6 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
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6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington Heights, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Baldwin Harbor, NY
Clément Proust
Trip Overview
The drive from Washington Heights, NY to Baldwin Harbor, NY covers 28.6 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broadway, West 180th Street, Amsterdam Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.66 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
14.3 miles from Washington Heights, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 28.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broadway 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 Washington Heights, NY to Baldwin Harbor, NY is easy. At 42m 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 Washington Heights, NY to Baldwin Harbor, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 180th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Amsterdam Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Broadway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights, NY and Baldwin Harbor, NY.
1
Start on West 181st Street
89 ft
·
9 sec
·
West 181st Street
2
Turn left onto Broadway
299 ft
·
19 sec
·
Broadway
3
Turn left onto West 180th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 180th Street
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Amsterdam Avenue
295 ft
·
10 sec
·
Amsterdam Avenue
5
Turn right onto Washington Bridge
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Bridge
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New England, Eastern Long Island
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New England, Eastern Long Island
7
Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
9
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
10
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
11
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
12
Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollis Court Boulevard
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
14
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
15
Turn right onto 225th Street
226 ft
·
10 sec
·
225th Street
16
Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
17
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
18
Continue on Belt Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
19
Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway
279 ft
·
4 sec
·
Belt Parkway
20
Take the exit right toward Francis Lewis Boulevard
249 ft
·
12 sec
·
Francis Lewis Boulevard
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto Laurelton Parkway
151 ft
·
5 sec
·
Laurelton Parkway
22
Turn right onto Francis Lewis Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Francis Lewis Boulevard
23
Turn left onto South Conduit Avenue
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Conduit Avenue
24
Continue on Sunrise Highway
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Sunrise Highway
25
Turn right onto Milburn Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Milburn Avenue
26
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Atlantic Avenue
27
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 14.3 miles from Washington Heights, NY, or about 21m 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 28.6 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.3 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baldwin Harbor, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Washington Heights, 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 Washington Heights, NY
This is one driving day of about 28.6 miles and 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Washington Heights, 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 14.3 mi from Washington Heights, NY · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.3 miles from Washington Heights, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Baldwin Harbor, NY
The final approach into Baldwin Harbor, 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 Baldwin Harbor, 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
$4.66 one way
$9.31 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $5.05 | $10.09 |
| premium | $4.88 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.35 | $12.71 |
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
$5
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
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.
Destination
Baldwin Harbor, NY
Evening in Baldwin Harbor on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
3 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
42m 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 Washington Heights, NY to Baldwin Harbor, NY covers 28.6 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway, West 180th Street, Amsterdam Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.3 miles from Washington Heights, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.66 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 Washington Heights, NY to Baldwin Harbor, NY is easy. At 42m 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 Washington Heights, NY to Baldwin Harbor, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Washington Heights, NY to Baldwin Harbor, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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