Origin
Washington Heights, NY
Morning in Washington Heights on Tuesday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington Heights, NY to Bath Beach, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 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 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington Heights, NY
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Bath Beach, NY
Sarah O'Shea
Trip Overview
Washington Heights, NY to Bath Beach, NY is 19.8 miles and takes about 40 minutes via Henry Hudson Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll experience a mixed drive, mostly on parkways and expressways, making it a straightforward journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger trip, offering a practical way to navigate between these urban areas without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| West Street | 2.3 mi | 6m |
| 12th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| 86th Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West Side Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 11th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Henry Hudson Parkway
— 4.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights, NY and Bath Beach, NY.
1
Start on US 9
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto West 177th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
West 177th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, Riverside Drive
4
Turn slight right
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown, Riverside Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto HH; NY 9A
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on NY 9A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Side Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue
9
Continue on NY 9A
2.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
5 min
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on I 278
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278: Staten Island
13
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 19
Toward 86th Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward 86th Street
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto 86th Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
86th Street
17
Turn right onto Bay 19th Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bay 19th Street
18
Turn right onto Benson Avenue
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
Benson Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Benson Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 18 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, Riverside Drive
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, Riverside D...
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown, Riverside Drive
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown, R...
8
11 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
7
17.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward 86th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19
Toward 86th Street
8
18 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 86th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 86th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.26 one way
$6.52 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Bath Beach, NY
Morning in Bath Beach on Tuesday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
3 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
40m 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 is a mixed drive, with 44% highway share, meaning you'll encounter a blend of faster parkway speeds and potentially some city street navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 4.7 miles on the Henry Hudson Parkway, offering a period of consistent travel before you might need to adjust to different road types. As you progress, expect the environment to shift, typical of urban transit, moving from parkway environments to more congested expressway conditions on the Gowanus Expressway and then potentially West Street. It's a drive that keeps you engaged with changing traffic patterns and road configurations.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Henry Hudson Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.4 miles in.
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 19.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11 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 Washington Heights, NY to Bath Beach, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Brooklyn along the way.
Brooklyn
11 mi in
|
~24m
About the Cities
Starting 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 40m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). 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 4.7 miles on Henry Hudson Parkway. 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 Bath Beach, 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 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Castle Clinton National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial (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 Bath Beach, 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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