Amenia to Washington Heights is 80.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 56 minutes via State Highway 22 and I-684, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, taking you from the Northeast region down towards the bustling Northeast. Expect mostly highway driving for this route, which is a good option if you're looking for a straightforward trip with minimal fuss. The short duration makes it ideal for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.3 miles from Amenia, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 22
33.6 mi
50m
Saw Mill River Parkway
29.4 mi
40m
I 684
10.7 mi
12m
Major Deegan Expressway
2.2 mi
3m
Mosholu Parkway
0.9 mi
1m
Nagle Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Broadway
0.7 mi
1m
South Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 22
— 33.6 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amenia, NY and Washington Heights, NY.
1
Start on NY 343
76 ft·5 sec·East Main Street
2
Turn left onto NY 22; NY 343
0.7 mi·1 min·South Street
3
Continue on NY 22; NY 343
34 mi·50 min·State Highway 22
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on I 684
11 mi·12 min·I 684
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 5Toward NY 117: Saw Mill ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
6
Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
29 mi·40 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on HH
0.4 mi·32 sec·Henry Hudson Parkway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto MP
0.9 mi·1 min·Mosholu Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy BridgeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 87
2.2 mi·3 min·Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·27 sec
Exit 9Toward West Fordham Road, University Heights BridgeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto West Fordham Road
379 ft·14 sec·West Fordham Road
13
Continue on University Heights Bridge
0.1 mi·20 sec·University Heights Bridge
14
Continue on West 207th Street
0.2 mi·42 sec·West 207th Street
15
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
428 ft·9 sec·10th Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Nagle Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Nagle Avenue
17
Turn left onto US 9
0.7 mi·1 min·Broadway
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
US 9
Trip Plan
Given this route takes under 2 hours and is mostly highway, you have a lot of flexibility. Consider leaving after the morning rush hour to avoid potential congestion. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, it's an economical trip, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you can decide on the fly if you need a break. Keep an eye on your exit numbers as you get closer to Washington Heights; the density of exits can increase quickly on I-684.
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 40.3 miles from Amenia, NY, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.6 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 18 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.3 miles or 59m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Washington Heights, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Amenia, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Amenia, NY
This is one driving day of about 80.6 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Amenia, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 22 for about 33.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 45 and 79.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
45 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
6
75.4 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|MP / Mosholu Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto MP / Mosholu Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
76.3 mi into trip|~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F....
8
78.7 mi into trip|~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward West Fordham Road, University Heights Bridge
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.
Exit 9
Toward West Fordham Road, University Heights Br...
7
79.2 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|10th Avenue
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.10 one way
$26.20 round trip
$4.13/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.47
$14.18
$28.36
premium
$4.87
$15.44
$30.88
diesel
$5.40
$17.14
$34.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.2
0
$8.46
$3.87
Efficient EV
20.2
0
$7.05
$3.22
EV Truck/SUV
32.2
0
$11.28
$5.16
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 25, 2026
Origin
Amenia, NY
Evening
in Amenia on Saturday
Local time
7:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Washington Heights, NY
Evening
in Washington Heights on Saturday
Local time
7:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
SE 9 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 11:36AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
48°F
Pleasantville, NY
40 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
4 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 56m 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.
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...
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...
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
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 80.6
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 80.6
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 80.6
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...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 80.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for about 96% of this 80.6-mile drive. The longest stretch without a significant break is 33.6 miles along State Highway 22. Expect a consistent highway experience for most of the trip, with the potential for frequent exits as you approach your destination in Washington Heights.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.6 mi on State Highway 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 22 and Saw Mill River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 45 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 45 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.4 miles (MP / Mosholu Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 80.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.6 miles on State Highway 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Washington Heights, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 45 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.4 miles (MP / Mosholu Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Washington Heights, NY before heading back.
