Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
56.3 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eden, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Washington Heights, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Eden, NY to Washington Heights, NY is 56.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 23 minutes via Christopher Columbus Highway, Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike, and NJ 23, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, making it a straightforward connection between two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mix of driving conditions, so while it's short, it's not entirely highway cruising. Given the duration, it's easily manageable as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 14 mi | 15m |
| Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| NJ 23 | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Vernon Warwick Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Newfoundland Road | 5 mi | 6m |
| Stockholm Vernon Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| McAfee - Glenwood Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Newport Bridge Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 61 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,121 veh/hr typical · worst 4,742
Quietest
2 AM
~302 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 47 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Eden, NY and Washington Heights, NY.
Start on CR 88
Turn left onto Newport Bridge Road
Turn right onto CR 26
Continue on CR 517
Continue on CR 517
Continue on CR 517
Turn left onto CR 644
Turn right onto NJ 94; CR 515
Continue on CR 515
Turn left onto NJ 23
Continue on NJ 23
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right
Turn straight onto CR 56
Continue on CR 56
Continue on CR 56
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
Take the exit onto US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 9
Turn left onto US 9
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Eden, 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 37.1 and 55.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 9 toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto US 9 toward West 178th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.15 one way
$18.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $9.90 | $19.81 |
| premium | $4.87 | $10.79 | $21.57 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $11.98 | $23.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.69
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$17
Total
$26
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.88 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Eden on Sunday
Local time
5:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Washington Heights on Sunday
Local time
5:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Sunny
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.
About 31% of this 56.3-mile route is highway. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch on the Christopher Columbus Highway, covering 14 miles. After that, expect the road to transition to surface streets, which will likely involve more traffic signals and intersections. This change in road type means your average speed will decrease as you get closer to your destination.
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 37.1 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.3 miles you will encounter 20 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 37.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Eden, NY and Washington Heights, NY, road signs point toward Clifton, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck.
Clifton
New York City
Leonia
Teaneck
Eden is a township in Erie County, New York, part of the Niagara Frontier.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 56.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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