Origin
Washington Heights, NY
Afternoon in Washington Heights on Friday
Local time
2:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington Heights, NY to Greenburgh, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington Heights, NY
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Greenburgh, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Washington Heights, NY to Greenburgh, NY covers 15.3 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New York State Thruway, Major Deegan Expressway, Saw Mill River Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.6 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Washington Heights, NY to Greenburgh, NY covers 15.3 miles and takes about 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Nagle Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 15.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Nagle Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (West 207th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (Major Deegan Expressway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Nagle Avenue
Turn right onto Nagle Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West 207th Street
Turn right onto West 207th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Major Deegan Expressway
Turn left onto Major Deegan Expressway toward I 87 North: Albany
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 87 North: Albany
7
13.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward NY 9A: Ardsley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward NY 9A: Ardsley
7
13.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Ashford Avenue
Turn left onto Ashford Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Nagle Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Saw Mill River Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 207th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| University Heights Bridge | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 7.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights, NY and Greenburgh, NY.
1
Start on US 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto Nagle Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nagle Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on 10th Avenue
428 ft
·
13 sec
·
10th Avenue
4
Turn right onto West 207th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West 207th Street
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on University Heights Bridge
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
University Heights Bridge
6
Continue on West Fordham Road
515 ft
·
22 sec
·
West Fordham Road
7
Turn left onto Major Deegan Expressway
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Toward I 87 North: Albany
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 87
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 87
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 7
Toward NY 9A: Ardsley
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto NY 9A
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Saw Mill River Road
12
Turn left onto Ashford Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Ashford Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp
470 ft
·
12 sec
14
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
15
Arrive at destination
Saw Mill River Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.04 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.38
New York State Thruway
(7.6 mi)
$0.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Greenburgh, NY
Afternoon in Greenburgh on Friday
Local time
2:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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
23m 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 Greenburgh, NY covers 15.3 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Major Deegan Expressway, Saw Mill River Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 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 $2.52 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 15.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Nagle Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (West 207th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (Major Deegan Expressway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Washington Heights, NY to Greenburgh, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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