Origin
Fairview, NY
Morning in Fairview on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, NY to Washington Heights, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Washington Heights, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Fairview, NY to Washington Heights, NY is 17.2 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Sprain Brook Parkway and Major Deegan Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New York, transitioning from the Northeast region to itself. Expect a mixed drive that's perfect for a short, efficient hop between these two points. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing ample time for your destination activities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| New York State Thruway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Dobbs Ferry Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Central Park Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Nagle Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Tarrytown Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sprain Brook Parkway
— 6.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, NY and Washington Heights, NY.
1
Start on Manhattan Avenue
121 ft
·
8 sec
·
Manhattan Avenue
2
Turn left onto NY 119
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Tarrytown Road
3
Turn sharp right onto NY 100B
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dobbs Ferry Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Sprain Brook Parkway South
5
Merge onto Sprain Brook Parkway
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NY 100 South: Central Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto NY 100
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Park Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 5
Toward I-87 South: New York
9
Merge onto I 87
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
New York State Thruway
10
Continue on I 87
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 9
Toward West Fordham Road, University Heights Bridge
Use 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 16.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 100B / Dobbs Ferry Road
Turn sharp right onto NY 100B / Dobbs Ferry Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward NY 100 South: Central Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NY 100 South: Central Avenue
8
15.3 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
15.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
10th Avenue
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 9 / Broadway
Turn left onto US 9 / Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.66 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
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
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Washington Heights, NY
Morning in Washington Heights on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
2 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
28m 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?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 57% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Sprain Brook Parkway and the Major Deegan Expressway, which are part of the New York State Thruway system. The longest uninterrupted segment is 6.3 miles on Sprain Brook Parkway, providing a taste of the parkway's character. The drive progresses through varied urban and suburban landscapes, offering a dynamic feel behind the wheel.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Sprain Brook Parkway.
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 0.3 miles in near NY 100B / Dobbs Ferry 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 17.2 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 0.3 miles (NY 100B / Dobbs Ferry Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fairview, NY to Washington Heights, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Sprain Brook Parkway South along the way.
Sprain Brook Parkway South
1.7 mi in
|
~3m
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 28m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on Sprain Brook Parkway. 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 0.3 miles (NY 100B / Dobbs Ferry Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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