Trip from Washington Heights, NY to Mariners Harbor, NY

Drive Time

43m

Distance

26 mi

42 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 39m ★

6 AM

0h 43m

8 AM

0h 50m

10 AM

0h 46m

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.

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Washington Heights, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Washington Heights, NY to Mariners Harbor, NY covers 26 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Tonnelle Avenue, New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, NJ 440 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on Tonnelle Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.23 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

13 miles from Washington Heights, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Washington Heights, NY to Mariners Harbor, NY covers 26 miles and takes about 43m, 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 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Tonnelle Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 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 2.1 miles in near US 1; US 9; US 46.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 26 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 1; US 9; US 46): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 miles (I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

2.1 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 1; US 9; US 46

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9; US 46 toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Palisades Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 72B Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Palisades Park

12.4 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

13.8 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct

Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

13.9 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

24.4 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward Morningstar Road, Richmond Terrace

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13 Toward Morningstar Road, Richmond Terrace

Towns Along This Route

Between Washington Heights, NY and Mariners Harbor, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken, Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike and Richmond Terrace.

Jersey City

12.3 mi in | ~19m | via US 1; US 9

Pulaski Skyway

12.3 mi in | ~19m | via US 1; US 9

Hoboken

12.4 mi in | ~20m

Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike

13.9 mi in | ~22m | via I 78; NJTP

Richmond Terrace

24.4 mi in | ~37m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Tonnelle Avenue	5.1 mi	7m
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension	4.7 mi	5m
NJ 440	4.5 mi	6m
Bergen Boulevard	3.2 mi	5m
I 95 EXPR	1.1 mi	1m
US 1	0.9 mi	1m
John F. Kennedy Boulevard	0.7 mi	1m
Conrail Viaduct	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Tonnelle Avenue — 5.1 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 9

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Broadway

Turn right onto US 9

0.1 mi · 20 sec · West 179th Street

Take the ramp onto US 9

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 9

Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey

Merge onto I 95; US 1; US 9

0.4 mi · 43 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

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.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 1; US 9; US 46

Exit 72B Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Palisades Park Use the slight right lane.

Continue on NJ 63

3.2 mi · 5 min · Bergen Boulevard

Turn straight onto CR 501

0.7 mi · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Turn right onto 76th Street

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 76th Street

Turn left onto US 1; US 9

5.0 mi · 7 min · Tonnelle Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the left lane.

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

Continue on NJ 139

0.3 mi · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

Take the exit

236 ft · 9 sec

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

463 ft · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139

408 ft · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP

4.7 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 14A Toward NJ 440: Bayonne Use the right lane.

Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

0.3 mi · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

Toward NJ 440

Take the exit

357 ft · 8 sec

Toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward NJ 440 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 440

4.5 mi · 6 min · NJ 440

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 40 sec

Exit 13 Toward Morningstar Road, Richmond Terrace Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto Morningstar Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Morningstar Road

Turn left onto Richmond Terrace

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Terrace

Turn left onto Union Avenue

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Union Avenue

Turn right onto Forest Court

276 ft · 16 sec · Forest Court

Turn right onto Bush Avenue

490 ft · 26 sec · Bush Avenue

Turn right onto Coonley Court

333 ft · 16 sec · Coonley Court

Arrive at destination

Coonley Court

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 13 miles from Washington Heights, NY, or about 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.1 miles.

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 26 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 13 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mariners Harbor, 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 26 miles and 43m.

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.

The longest stretch is on Tonnelle Avenue for about 5.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 13 mi from Washington Heights, NY · 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13 miles from Washington Heights, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Mariners Harbor, NY

The final approach into Mariners 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 Mariners 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

$4.23 one way

$8.47 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$4.59	$9.17
premium	$4.88	$5.00	$10.00
diesel	$5.64	$5.78	$11.55

Estimated Tolls: $16.65

George Washington Bridge $16.00

New Jersey Turnpike (4.7 mi) $0.65

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

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 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	7.8	$2.73	$1.25
Efficient EV	6.5	$2.28	$1.04
EV Truck/SUV	10.4	$3.64	$1.66

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 4 hours ago

Origin

Washington Heights, NY

Morning in Washington Heights on Monday

Local time

8:21 AM

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

Destination

Mariners Harbor, NY

Morning in Mariners Harbor on Monday

Local time

8:21 AM

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

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

43m 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 Washington Heights, NY to Mariners Harbor, NY covers 26 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Tonnelle Avenue, New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, NJ 440. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 13 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 $4.23 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.

Between Washington Heights, NY and Mariners Harbor, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken, Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike and Richmond Terrace.

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