Origin
Washington Heights, NY
Night in Washington Heights on Thursday
Local time
11:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington Heights, NY to Kaser, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
26.3 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Kaser, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Washington Heights, NY to Kaser, NY covers 26.3 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, NJ 4, I 95 EXPR for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 26.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 26.3 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and NJ 4. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.7 miles on Garden State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 26.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
9
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 72A
Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17...
8
9.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
7
21.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 14-1
Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Washington Heights, NY and Kaser, NY, road signs point toward Njtp South: Hackensack, Gsp South, Gsp North, Newark, Mahwah and Gsp Toll North - among others.
Njtp South: Hackensack
2.2 mi in
|
~3m
Gsp South
9.2 mi in
|
~13m
Gsp North
9.2 mi in
|
~13m
Newark
9.2 mi in
|
~13m
Mahwah
9.2 mi in
|
~13m
Gsp Toll North
10.6 mi in
|
~15m
Nanuet
22.3 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| I 95 EXPR | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Alturas Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| NY 59 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| NJ 17 | 1 mi | 1m |
| George Washington Bridge (upper level) | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 10.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights, NY and Kaser, NY.
1
Start on US 9
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto US 9
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West 179th Street
3
Take the ramp onto US 9
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 9
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey
4
Merge onto I 95; US 1; US 9
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
5
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; NJTP
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 72A
Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto NJ 4
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto NJ 17
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
15
Merge onto GSP
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14-1
Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward Nanuet
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn left onto CR 35
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Pascack Road
19
Turn right onto CR 35A
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Forman Road
20
Take the ramp onto Forman Road
53 ft
·
7 sec
·
Forman Road
21
Turn left onto NY 59
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto NY 59
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Alturas Road
23
Turn right onto NY 306
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto Phyllis Terrace
213 ft
·
9 sec
·
Phyllis Terrace
25
Arrive at destination
Phyllis Terrace
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.33 one way
$8.66 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.64
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Garden State Parkway
(10.7 mi)
$0.64
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$17
Total
$21
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
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.
Destination
Kaser, NY
Night in Kaser on Thursday
Local time
11:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
4 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
37m 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 Kaser, NY covers 26.3 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 4, I 95 EXPR. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 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 $4.33 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 21 decision points packed into just 26.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Washington Heights, NY and Kaser, NY, road signs point toward Njtp South: Hackensack, Gsp South, Gsp North, Newark, Mahwah and Gsp Toll North - among others.
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.
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