Origin
Greenville, NY
Morning in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, 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
23m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Washington Heights, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Greenville, NY to Washington Heights, NY is 12.5 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Major Deegan Expressway, Central Park Avenue South, and New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a fairly direct drive that involves navigating through local roads and expressways, making it a quick hop rather than a long haul. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a simple point-to-point transfer when you don't have a lot of time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Major Deegan Expressway | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Central Park Avenue South | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| New York State Thruway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Central Park Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Nagle Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 207th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| University Heights Bridge | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Major Deegan Expressway
— 3.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, NY and Washington Heights, NY.
1
Start on this road
19 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left
79 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right onto Ardsley Road
157 ft
·
6 sec
·
Ardsley Road
4
Turn left onto NY 100
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Central Park Avenue South
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on NY 100
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Park Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 5
Toward I-87 South: New York
7
Merge onto I 87
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
New York State Thruway
8
Continue on I 87
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 9
Toward West Fordham Road, University Heights Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto West Fordham Road
379 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Fordham Road
11
Continue on University Heights Bridge
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
University Heights Bridge
12
Continue on West 207th Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
West 207th Street
13
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
428 ft
·
9 sec
·
10th Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Nagle Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nagle Avenue
15
Turn left onto US 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
US 9
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ardsley Road
Turn right onto Ardsley Road
Navigation decision point
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
11.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
10th Avenue
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 9 / Broadway
Turn left onto US 9 / Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.12 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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: 4.4 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 | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
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 Sunday
Local time
11:11 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
1 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
23m 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 is characterized by frequent turns, blending local street driving with expressway segments. Approximately 28% of the journey is on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 3.5 miles on the Major Deegan Expressway. You'll experience a dynamic shift as you transition between the more controlled environment of the expressway and the busier, more complex nature of local avenues. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires attention to navigation and traffic conditions, especially as you approach your destination.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 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?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 12.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (Ardsley Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 23m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
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: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (Ardsley Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 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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