Origin
Eastchester, NY
Morning in Eastchester on Tuesday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eastchester, NY to Washington Heights, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eastchester, NY
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Washington Heights, NY
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Trip Overview
Eastchester to Washington Heights is 11.9 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Major Deegan Expressway/New York State Thruway/Central Park Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays entirely within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the same region. Given its short distance, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion or even just a short hop across town. You'll experience a mix of highway driving and surface streets, making it a practical choice for many types of vehicles and drivers.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Major Deegan Expressway | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| New York State Thruway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Central Park Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Nagle Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Tuckahoe Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Mill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Major Deegan Expressway
— 3.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastchester, NY and Washington Heights, NY.
1
Start on Lincoln Place
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lincoln Place
2
Turn right onto Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto NY 22
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
White Plains Road
4
Turn slight right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Yonkers Avenue
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Yonkers Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on Tuckahoe Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuckahoe Road
8
Turn left onto Central Park Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Park Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 5
Toward I-87 South: New York
10
Merge onto I 87
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
New York State Thruway
11
Continue on I 87
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 9
Toward West Fordham Road, University Heights Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto West Fordham Road
379 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Fordham Road
14
Continue on University Heights Bridge
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
University Heights Bridge
15
Continue on West 207th Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
West 207th Street
16
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
428 ft
·
9 sec
·
10th Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Nagle Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nagle Avenue
18
Turn left onto US 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
US 9
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 10.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mill Road
Turn right onto Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Yonkers Avenue
Turn left onto Yonkers Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Central Park Avenue
Turn left onto Central Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
10 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
10.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
10th Avenue
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.92 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.31 | $4.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
New York State Thruway
(2.3 mi)
$0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Washington Heights, NY
Morning in Washington Heights on Tuesday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
8 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
22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
About 30% of this 11.9-mile drive is on highways like the Major Deegan Expressway and New York State Thruway. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 3.5 miles on the Major Deegan Expressway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect urban merging and dense exits as you navigate this route. The shift from highway to surface streets will likely occur around mile 8.2.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Major Deegan Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Mill Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Yonkers Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (Central Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Washington Heights, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Major Deegan Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.12 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 0.2 miles (Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Yonkers Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (Central Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Washington Heights, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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