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Trip from Washington Heights, NY to New Springville, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

44m

Distance

27.6 mi

44 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Washington Heights, NY, NY

Washington Heights, NY

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neighborhood in Staten Island, New York

New Springville, NY

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Trip Overview

Washington Heights, NY to New Springville, NY is 27.6 miles and takes about 44 minutes via Tonnelle Avenue and NJ 440, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New York. It's a relatively short drive, mostly utilizing major roadways with some surface street driving mixed in. Given the brief duration, it's an ideal route for a quick errand or commute, allowing for flexibility in your timing.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tonnelle Avenue 5.1 mi 7m
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension 4.7 mi 5m
NJ 440 4.5 mi 6m
Bergen Boulevard 3.2 mi 5m
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway 1.3 mi 1m
I 95 EXPR 1.1 mi 1m
Richmond Avenue 1 mi 2m
US 1 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Tonnelle Avenue — 5.1 mi, about 7m

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 Washington Heights, NY and New Springville, 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 right at fork onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 1; US 9; US 46
Exit 72B Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Palisades Park Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on NJ 63

3.2 mi · 5 min · Bergen Boulevard
9

Turn straight onto CR 501

0.7 mi · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
10

Turn right onto 76th Street

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 76th Street
11

Turn left onto US 1; US 9

5.0 mi · 7 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the left lane.
14

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
15

Continue on NJ 139

0.3 mi · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
16

Take the exit

236 ft · 9 sec
Use the left lane.
17

Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

463 ft · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
18

Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139

408 ft · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
Use the left lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP

4.7 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 14A Toward NJ 440: Bayonne Use the right lane.
21

Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

0.3 mi · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard
Toward NJ 440
22

Take the exit

357 ft · 8 sec
Toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 440 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
24

Merge onto NJ 440

4.5 mi · 6 min · NJ 440
25

Continue on NY 440

1.3 mi · 1 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
26

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 11 Toward Victory Boulevard
27

Turn right onto Victory Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Victory Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
28

Turn left onto Richmond Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Richmond Avenue
Use the left lane.
29

Turn right onto Travis Avenue

144 ft · 8 sec · Travis Avenue
30

Turn right

57 ft · 4 sec
31

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 18.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
2.1 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 1; US 9; US 46

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9; US 46 toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Palisades Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 72B Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Palisades Park
8
12.4 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
7
13.8 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct

Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
13.9 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
7
18.6 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward NJ 440: Bayonne

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 14A Toward NJ 440: Bayonne

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.49 one way

$8.97 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $4.85 $9.71
premium $4.87 $5.29 $10.57
diesel $5.40 $5.87 $11.74

Estimated Tolls: $16.65

George Washington Bridge $16.00
New Jersey Turnpike (4.7 mi) $0.65

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$17

Total

$21

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 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 8.3 0 $2.90 $1.32
Efficient EV 6.9 0 $2.42 $1.10
EV Truck/SUV 11 0 $3.86 $1.77

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.

Forecast as of Apr 26, 2026

Origin

Washington Heights, NY

Late night in Washington Heights on Sunday

Local time

12:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Rain Showers

E 10 mph 97% 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

Destination

New Springville, NY

Late night in New Springville on Sunday

Local time

12:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Rain Showers

E 13 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

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

44m 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 features a 46% highway share, meaning you'll spend a significant portion of your drive on major arteries. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 5.1 miles on Tonnelle Avenue. Expect to transition between highway cruising and navigating surface streets, particularly as you approach your destination. The mix of highway and surface roads means you'll encounter varied traffic patterns and exit sequences.

46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on Tonnelle Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 2.1 miles in near US 1; US 9; US 46.

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 23 decision points packed into just 27.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 1; US 9; US 46): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 miles (I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Lane positioning matters here.

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 New Springville, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike.

Jersey City

12.3 mi in | ~19m | via US 1; US 9

Pulaski Skyway

12.3 mi in | ~19m | via US 1; US 9

Hoboken

12.4 mi in | ~20m

Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike

13.9 mi in | ~22m | via I 78; NJTP

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 44m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (46%). 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 5.1 miles on Tonnelle Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $16.65 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 New Springville, 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 2.1 miles (US 1; US 9; US 46): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 miles (I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Statue Of Liberty National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall 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 New Springville, 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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