Origin
Washington Heights, NY
Morning in Washington Heights on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington Heights, NY to Huguenot, 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
51m
Distance
33.9 mi
55 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
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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Huguenot, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Washington Heights, NY to Huguenot, NY is 33.9 miles and takes about 51 minutes via the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive that's perfect for a quick transit day. Given its short duration and primarily highway profile, it’s ideal for minimizing travel time between these locations. You'll encounter a high percentage of highway driving, so be prepared for consistent speeds.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 16.2 mi | 22m |
| West Shore Expressway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| I 95 EXPR | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 2 mi | 2m |
| Goethals Bridge | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Huguenot Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| George Washington Bridge (upper level) | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 16.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights, NY and Huguenot, NY.
1
Start on US 9
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto US 9
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West 179th Street
3
Take the ramp onto US 9
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 9
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey
4
Merge onto I 95; US 1; US 9
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
5
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95 EXPR; NJTP
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Merge onto I 95
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 278
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
16
Continue on I 278
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 5
Toward NY 440 South: West Shore Expressway South
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto NY 440
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Shore Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 4
Toward Arthur Kill Road, Huguenot Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto West Service Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Service Road
21
Turn sharp left onto Arthur Kill Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Arthur Kill Road
22
Continue on Veterans Road East
141 ft
·
4 sec
·
Veterans Road East
23
Turn slight right onto Huguenot Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Huguenot Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Huguenot Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Washington Heights, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 31.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
4.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
8
7.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
8
23.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
7
26.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward NY 440 South: West Shore Expressway South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward NY 440 South: West Shore Expressway Sout...
8
31.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Arthur Kill Road, Huguenot Avenue
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 4
Toward Arthur Kill Road, Huguenot Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.58 one way
$11.16 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.03 | $12.07 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $34.57
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(18.3 mi)
$2.57
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$35
Total
$40
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Huguenot, NY
Morning in Huguenot on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
13 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
51m 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 predominantly highway-focused, with 80% of the drive on major expressways. Expect a consistent driving experience for most of the 33.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.2 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. This means you'll likely be maintaining highway speeds for a significant portion of the journey, with minimal deviations onto local roads. The character remains largely consistent, emphasizing efficient travel over varied scenery.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and West Shore Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 33.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.9 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.
Between Washington Heights, NY and Huguenot, NY, road signs point toward Njtp South: Newark, Exit 16W and Staten Island.
Njtp South: Newark
4.7 mi in
|
~7m
Exit 16W
7.1 mi in
|
~10m
|
via I 95; NJTP
Staten Island
23.9 mi in
|
~33m
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 51m. Total distance: 33.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m 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 16.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $34.57 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 Huguenot, 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 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.9 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 Statue Of Liberty 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 Huguenot, 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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