Origin
Washington Heights, NY
Morning in Washington Heights on Tuesday
Local time
8:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington Heights, NY to Ozone Park, 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
32m
Distance
19 mi
31 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 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Ozone Park, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Washington Heights, NY to Ozone Park, NY is 19 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Van Wyck Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a drive primarily on major expressways, making it a quick transit rather than a scenic journey. If you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss, this route fits the bill.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Wyck Expressway | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Linden Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Washington Bridge | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Van Wyck Expressway
— 6.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights, NY and Ozone Park, 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
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 678
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
10
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
11
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Use the slight left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 3
Toward Linden Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway
449 ft
·
12 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway
15
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Cross Bay Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cross Bay Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Sutter Avenue
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
Sutter Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Sutter Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.3 — 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
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Wadsworth Avenue
Turn left onto Wadsworth Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
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 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
7
10.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
7
16.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Linden Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Linden Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.13 one way
$6.26 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
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: 6.6 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 | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
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
Ozone Park, NY
Morning in Ozone Park on Tuesday
Local time
8:08 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
32m 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 highway-focused drive, with 68% of the journey on major expressways. You'll spend most of your time navigating the Van Wyck Expressway, Cross Bronx Expressway, and Whitestone Expressway. The longest stretch without a significant break is 6.1 miles on the Van Wyck Expressway. Expect a consistent driving experience characterized by higher speeds and typical urban expressway conditions, with the road remaining largely consistent throughout this short distance.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on Van Wyck Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Van Wyck Expressway and Cross Bronx 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 13 decision points packed into just 19 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
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 5 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 Ozone Park, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Queens along the way.
Queens
5 mi in
|
~8m
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 32m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on Van Wyck Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone 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 Ozone Park, 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 5 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 African Burial Ground 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 Ozone Park, 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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