Origin
Washington Heights, NY
Afternoon in Washington Heights on Tuesday
Local time
1:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington Heights, NY to Glen Oaks, 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
26m
Distance
17.1 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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Glen Oaks, NY
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
Washington Heights, NY to Glen Oaks, NY is 17.1 miles and takes about 26m via Cross Bronx Expressway/Clearview Expressway/Union Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward drive keeps you within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a quick hop, perfect for when you need to get from one part of the city to another without a major time commitment. Given its brevity, this route is best suited for a single-day trip, allowing for a prompt arrival at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Clearview Expressway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Union Turnpike | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Washington Bridge | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 181st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cross Bronx Expressway
— 6.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights, NY and Glen Oaks, NY.
1
Start on US 9
302 ft
·
20 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn left onto West 180th Street
293 ft
·
17 sec
·
West 180th Street
3
Turn left onto Wadsworth Avenue
293 ft
·
12 sec
·
Wadsworth Avenue
4
Turn right onto West 181st Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
West 181st Street
5
Continue on Washington Bridge
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Bridge
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New England, Eastern Long Island
7
Merge onto I 95; US 1
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
10
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 295
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 2
Toward Union Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto Union Turnpike
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
Union Turnpike
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.7 — 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
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West 180th Street
Turn left onto West 180th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Wadsworth Avenue
Turn left onto Wadsworth Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West 181st Street
Turn right onto West 181st Street
Navigation decision point
8
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Union Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward Union Turnpike
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.81 one way
$5.63 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.77
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Union Turnpike
(3.1 mi)
$0.22
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$7
Total
$10
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 | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
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
Glen Oaks, NY
Afternoon in Glen Oaks on Tuesday
Local time
1:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
6 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
26m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 80% of the journey utilizing major expressways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Cross Bronx Expressway, including a continuous stretch of 6.1 miles. The route transitions to the Clearview Expressway before concluding on Union Turnpike. Expect a consistent, fast-paced driving experience, typical of urban expressway travel, with limited opportunities for slower, scenic detours.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on Cross Bronx Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cross Bronx Expressway and Clearview Expressway. 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 9 decision points packed into just 17.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 180th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Wadsworth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West 181st Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Glen Oaks, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Union Turnpike along the way.
Union Turnpike
13.7 mi in
|
~19m
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 26m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on Cross Bronx Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.77 in tolls one way, starting with Throgs Neck 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 Glen Oaks, 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 0.1 miles (Wadsworth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West 181st Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Glen Oaks, 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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