Trip from Washington Heights, NY to The Bronx, NY

Drive Time

1h 29m

Distance

66.2 mi

107 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 23m ★

6 AM

1h 30m

8 AM

1h 44m

10 AM

1h 35m

12 PM

1h 33m

3 PM

1h 35m

5 PM

1h 43m

8 PM

1h 26m

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

The Bronx, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Stretching 72.9 miles across the Northeast, this trip from Washington Heights to The Bronx is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 23 minutes. Because of the manageable distance and duration, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $12 on fuel for the trip. Since you won't be tackling any major highway stretches, this route functions best as a local excursion. It is a practical choice if you are looking to navigate between these two New York locations efficiently.

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

33.1 miles from Washington Heights, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. With a highway share of 0%, you should not expect any long, fast-paced stretches or monotonous interstate cruising. Instead, the route is characterized by constant maneuvering through local roads, requiring you to stay alert at every intersection. Because the drive lacks extended uninterrupted segments, the pace remains consistent but requires frequent adjustments to your speed. You will feel the technical nature of the road throughout the entire 72.9-mile journey.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 66.2 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 20.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

20.7 mi into trip | ~26m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

21.4 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 Toll South: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City

36 mi into trip | ~45m in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

37.3 mi into trip | ~46m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

64.6 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Take the exit toward Rosedale Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 4B Toward Rosedale Avenue

Towns Along This Route

Between Washington Heights, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.

Nyst: Albany

20.7 mi in | ~26m

New York City

20.7 mi in | ~26m

Gsp South: Paterson

51.4 mi in | ~1h 5m

Fort Lee

51.4 mi in | ~1h 5m

New York

51.4 mi in | ~1h 5m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NY 17	18.5 mi	21m
NJ 17	14.1 mi	18m
New York State Thruway	13.7 mi	15m
NJ 4	6.7 mi	9m
Cross Bronx Expressway	2.9 mi	3m
I 95 EXPR	1.5 mi	2m
Route 211 East	1.3 mi	2m
Trans-Manhattan Expressway	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: NY 17 — 18.5 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on the route

85 ft · 8 sec · the route

Turn right onto Route 17M

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Route 17M

Continue on North Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · North Street

Turn left onto Wisner Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Wisner Avenue

Turn left onto Wickham Avenue

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Wickham Avenue

Continue on Route 211 East

1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 211 East

Take the ramp slight right toward NY 17 East: Goshen, New York City

427 ft · 12 sec · NY 17 East: Goshen, New York City

Continue on I 84 West: Scranton

0.3 mi · 33 sec · I 84 West: Scranton

Merge slight left

18 mi · 20 min

Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 87 Toll South: New York City

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

14 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 39 sec

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

0.1 mi · 19 sec · NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

0.5 mi · 1 min · NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 24 sec

Continue straight

6.4 mi · 8 min

Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

0.2 mi · 18 sec · I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

Merge slight left

0.7 mi · 55 sec

Keep slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Rosedale Avenue

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

Turn right onto Noble Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Noble Avenue

Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue

Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · White Plains Road

Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the local nature of this 1 hour and 23-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. Since there are no scheduled stops required, you can tailor your start to avoid peak local congestion. Keep your $12 fuel budget in mind as you plan your departure, ensuring your tank is ready for the stop-and-go demands of local roads. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay focused on navigation, as the lack of highway signage means you will be relying heavily on local road markers. Embrace the lack of formal stops by keeping refreshments easily accessible within your vehicle.

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 33.1 miles from Washington Heights, NY, or about 41m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.5 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 66.2 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.1 miles or 41m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Bronx, 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 66.2 miles and 1h 29m.

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 NY 17 for about 18.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.1 mi from Washington Heights, NY · 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

33 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.

Popular next leg

Ramapo, NY to The Bronx, NY

31.7 mi · 50m

Pacing Suggestions

Mount Vernon, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.1 miles from Washington Heights, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in The Bronx, NY

The final approach into The Bronx, 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 The Bronx, NY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 61.7

View on nps.gov

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 61.7

View on nps.gov

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

9 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 59.4

View on nps.gov

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 61.7

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Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 61.7

View on nps.gov

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 59.4

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.78 one way

$21.55 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$11.68	$23.36
premium	$4.88	$12.73	$25.45
diesel	$5.64	$14.71	$29.41

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

George Washington Bridge $16.00

New York State Thruway $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

$11

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.9	$6.95	$3.18
Efficient EV	16.6	$5.79	$2.65
EV Truck/SUV	26.5	$9.27	$4.24

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Washington Heights, NY

Morning in Washington Heights on Monday

Local time

6:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Bronx, NY

Morning in The Bronx on Monday

Local time

6:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

33 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

18 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

1h 29m 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 The Bronx, NY covers 66.2 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NY 17, NJ 17, New York State Thruway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.1 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 $10.78 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 The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.

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Trip from Washington Heights, NY to The Bronx, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in The Bronx, NY

National Parks Near This Route

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

Castle Clinton National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Washington Heights, NY

The Bronx, NY

Same local time

18 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 29m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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