Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
77 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton Corners, NY
Agastya Garg
Washington Heights, NY
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Clinton Corners, NY to Washington Heights, NY is 77 miles and takes about 1 hour 48 minutes via Taconic State Parkway and Saw Mill River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within New York, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a relatively short drive, primarily on parkways, making it a straightforward option for a quick trip. You'll spend almost the entire time on well-maintained parkways, so expect a smooth ride. This route is best suited for a single-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.5 miles from Clinton Corners, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taconic State Parkway | 54.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Mosholu Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Salt Point Turnpike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Nagle Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Corners, NY and Washington Heights, NY.
Start on Firehouse Lane
Turn right onto CR 17
Take the ramp
Turn right
Turn right
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
Take the exit
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
Continue on HH
Keep slight left at fork onto MP
Take the exit
Merge onto I 87
Take the exit
Turn right onto West Fordham Road
Continue on University Heights Bridge
Continue on West 207th Street
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
Continue on Nagle Avenue
Turn left onto US 9
Arrive at destination
Given this is a 1 hour and 48-minute drive, it's easily doable in a single day. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the worst of rush hour traffic, especially as you get closer to Washington Heights. The 77-mile trip has a modest fuel cost of around $13, so you likely won't need to worry about frequent stops for gas. Since the longest stretch is 54.5 miles, you'll have opportunities to stretch your legs before reaching the city. Pay attention to parkway speed limits, which can vary.
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.
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 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.5 miles or 53m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Washington Heights, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Clinton Corners, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clinton Corners, NY
This is one driving day of about 77 miles and 1h 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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.
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 38.5 miles from Clinton Corners, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 55.4 and 75.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
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
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$12.51 one way
$25.03 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $13.54 | $27.09 |
| premium | $4.87 | $14.75 | $29.50 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
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
$13
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.70 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.78 | $4.93 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Clinton Corners on Sunday
Local time
5:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Partly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in Washington Heights on Sunday
Local time
5:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Light Rain
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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This drive is 96% highway, with the longest continuous stretch covering 54.5 miles on the Taconic State Parkway. You'll transition from parkway cruising to urban merging as you approach your destination. Expect minimal surface road driving, as most of the 77 miles are on high-speed parkways. The parkway sections generally offer a more scenic and less congested experience compared to typical interstates.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway 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 55.4 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77 miles you will encounter 14 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 55.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.8 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Clinton Corners, NY to Washington Heights, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Yonkers along the way.
Yonkers
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 77 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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