Origin
Haverstraw, NY
Morning in Haverstraw on Sunday
Local time
7:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haverstraw, NY to Washington Heights, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haverstraw, NY
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Washington Heights, NY
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Trip Overview
Haverstraw, NY to Washington Heights, NY is 28.2 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Palisades Interstate Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting the Northeast region. It's a short, mostly highway drive that's easy to complete in under an hour. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger road trip without requiring an overnight stay. You'll find it straightforward to navigate.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 13.7 mi | 19m |
| NY 303 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 303 North | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Conger Avenue | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| North Route 303 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| I 95 EXPR | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| George Washington Bridge (upper level) | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| US 9 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Palisades Interstate Parkway
— 13.7 mi, about 19m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 7 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~4,026 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~1,234 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
3.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 21 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverstraw, NY and Washington Heights, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
63 ft
·
4 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto West Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Broad Street
3
Turn left onto Clove Avenue
291 ft
·
13 sec
·
Clove Avenue
4
Turn right onto New Main Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
New Main Street
5
Turn left onto US 9W
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Conger Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on NY 303
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Route 303
7
Continue on NY 303
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 303 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto NY 303
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 303
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
10
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
12
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
13
Take the exit onto US 9
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 9
Exit 1A
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 9
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 9
Toward West 178th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto US 9
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Broadway
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
US 9
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 28.1 — 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
|
Clove Avenue
Turn left onto Clove Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 9W / Conger Avenue
Turn left onto US 9W / Conger Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
27.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 9
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th...
8
27.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 9 toward West 178th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward West 178th Street
6
28.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 9 / Broadway
Turn left onto US 9 / Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.17 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| premium | $4.87 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$16
Total
$21
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
7:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Rain Showers
E 10 mph
98% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 86% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on the Palisades Interstate Parkway. The longest continuous stretch on this highway is 13.7 miles. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface roads around NY 303 North, which is roughly 4.3 miles before your destination. Expect a lot of exits and potential merging as you approach the urban area.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on Palisades Interstate Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palisades Interstate Parkway and NY 303. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Clove Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 28.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Clove Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 9W / Conger Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles (US 9): 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 Haverstraw, NY to Washington Heights, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South along the way.
Palisades Interstate Parkway South
12.8 mi in
|
~18m
About the Cities
Starting in Haverstraw, NY
Full guide →Founded 1616
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 41m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on Palisades Interstate Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. 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 (Clove Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 9W / Conger Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles (US 9): 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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