Trip from Washington Heights, NY to Hillcrest, NY

Drive Time

35m

Distance

25.3 mi

41 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 33m ★

6 AM

0h 36m

8 AM

0h 42m

10 AM

0h 38m

12 PM

0h 37m

3 PM

0h 38m

5 PM

0h 41m

8 PM

0h 34m

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

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Washington Heights, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Hillcrest, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Washington Heights, NY to Hillcrest, NY covers 25.3 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West 179th Street, I 95 South, George Washington Bridge (upper level) for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.12 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

12.6 miles from Washington Heights, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 25.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West 179th Street 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 Hillcrest, NY is easy. At 35m 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 Hillcrest, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West 179th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 95 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
George Washington Bridge (upper level)	Unavailable	Refreshing
NJ 4 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
NJ 17 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
NJ 17 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
GSP Toll North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Garden State Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West 179th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Broadway

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Broadway

Turn right onto West 179th Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · West 179th Street

Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey

Merge slight left onto George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.4 mi · 44 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 48 sec

Keep slight left

0.6 mi · 39 sec

Keep slight left

0.1 mi · 9 sec

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

0.2 mi · 23 sec · I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

0.2 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4 West: Paramus

Merge slight right

6.7 mi · 9 min

Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

0.2 mi · 26 sec · GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

0.2 mi · 37 sec · NJ 17 North: Mahwah

Merge slight left

1.0 mi · 1 min

Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

0.4 mi · 57 sec · GSP Toll North

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

11 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City

Keep slight right to continue on Nanuet

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Nanuet

Turn left onto South Pascack Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · South Pascack Road

Turn right onto Forman Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Forman Road

Take the ramp straight toward Forman Road

52 ft · 8 sec · Forman Road

Turn left

0.9 mi · 1 min

Turn right onto South Main Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

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 12.6 miles from Washington Heights, NY, or about 17m 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 25.3 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 12.6 miles or 17m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 30m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Washington Heights, 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 Washington Heights, NY

This is one driving day of about 25.3 miles and 35m.

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 12.6 mi from Washington Heights, NY · 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yonkers, NY

13 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yonkers, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.6 miles from Washington Heights, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hillcrest, NY

The final approach into Hillcrest, 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 Hillcrest, 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

$4.12 one way

$8.24 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$4.46	$8.93
premium	$4.88	$4.86	$9.73
diesel	$5.64	$5.62	$11.24

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Garden State Parkway $0.00

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

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.6	$2.66	$1.21
Efficient EV	6.3	$2.21	$1.01
EV Truck/SUV	10.1	$3.54	$1.62

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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 21 hours ago

Origin

Washington Heights, NY

Evening in Washington Heights on Sunday

Local time

5:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hillcrest, NY

Evening in Hillcrest on Sunday

Local time

5:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

35m 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 Hillcrest, NY covers 25.3 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West 179th Street, I 95 South, George Washington Bridge (upper level). Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12.6 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 $4.12 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 Hillcrest, NY is easy. At 35m 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 Hillcrest, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Washington Heights, NY to Hillcrest, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.