Origin
Washington Heights, NY
Morning in Washington Heights on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington Heights, NY to Corona, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
10.5 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington Heights, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Corona, NY
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 13 miles, this quick trip from Washington Heights to Corona is a straightforward transit across New York City. You can easily complete the drive in about 28 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $2 for fuel should cover your needs for this short distance. Because you are staying within the Northeast region, you won't experience any major shifts in climate or landscape. It is a highly practical route for those looking to navigate between these two boroughs efficiently without the complexity of a long-distance haul.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harlem River Drive | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Astoria Boulevard South | 1 mi | 1m |
| Junction Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Roosevelt Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 94th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 180th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Harlem River Drive
— 2.6 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights, NY and Corona, NY.
1
Start on US 9
302 ft
·
20 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn left onto West 180th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 180th Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Amsterdam Avenue
385 ft
·
16 sec
·
Amsterdam Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto HRD
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Harlem River Drive
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17
Toward I 278 Toll: Robert F Kennedy Bridge, Bruckner Expressway, Grand Central Parkway
7
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 46
Toward I 278 West: Queens, Airports, Citi Field
9
Merge onto I 278
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 278; GCP
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto GCP
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 5
Toward Astoria Boulevard, 82nd Street, Airport Terminal A, Terminal B Wait Area
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on Astoria Boulevard South
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Astoria Boulevard South
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto 94th Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
94th Street
15
Continue on Junction Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Junction Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Roosevelt Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Avenue
17
Turn right onto 104th Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
104th Street
18
Turn left onto 45th Avenue
94 ft
·
9 sec
·
45th Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
45th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 180th Street
Turn left onto West 180th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Amsterdam Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Amsterdam Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 278 Toll: Robert F Kennedy Bridge, Bruckner Expressway, Grand Central Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 17
Toward I 278 Toll: Robert F Kennedy Bridge, Bru...
7
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 278 West: Queens, Airports, Citi Field
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 46
Toward I 278 West: Queens, Airports, Citi Field
8
7.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Astoria Boulevard, 82nd Street, Airport Terminal A, Terminal B Wait Area
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 5
Toward Astoria Boulevard, 82nd Street, Airport...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.73 one way
$3.46 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 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 | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
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
Corona, NY
Morning in Corona on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, relying instead on city streets like Broadway, West 180th Street, and Amsterdam Avenue. Since this is an entirely local route, there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road to settle into. Instead, you will be navigating urban intersections and traffic patterns for the duration of the 28-minute journey. Staying alert is essential, as the constant turns and local road conditions define the pace of this trip.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.6 mi on Harlem River Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 180th Street.
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 13 decision points packed into just 10.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 180th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Amsterdam Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Washington Heights, NY and Corona, NY, road signs point toward Airports, Citi Field, Airport Terminal A and Terminal B Wait Area.
Airports
4.3 mi in
|
~8m
Citi Field
4.3 mi in
|
~8m
Airport Terminal A
7.7 mi in
|
~15m
Terminal B Wait Area
7.7 mi in
|
~15m
About the Cities
Arriving in Corona, NY
Full guide →Founded 1854
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 21m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.6 miles on Harlem River Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Corona, 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 0.1 miles (West 180th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Amsterdam Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Corona, 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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