Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Peekskill, NY
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Washington Heights, NY to Peekskill, NY is 37.4 miles and takes about 57 minutes via NY 9A, Sprain Brook Parkway, and Major Deegan Expressway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the bustling Northeast region of Manhattan up into the Northeast region of Westchester County. The route offers a blend of urban expressway and more direct surface road cruising. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick excursion or a convenient way to reach your destination without a major time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 9A | 13.7 mi | 20m |
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| New York State Thruway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Central Park Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Nagle Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,210 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~631 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 31 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights, NY and Peekskill, NY.
Start on US 9
Turn right onto Nagle Avenue
Continue on 10th Avenue
Turn right onto West 207th Street
Continue on University Heights Bridge
Continue on West Fordham Road
Turn left onto Major Deegan Expressway
Merge onto I 87
Continue on I 87
Take the exit
Turn straight onto NY 100
Turn left
Merge onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
Take the exit
Continue on NY 9A; NY 100
Take the exit
Continue on South Street
At end of road, turn right onto South Division Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.7 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 37.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto West 207th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Major Deegan Expressway toward I 87 North: Albany
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn right onto South Division Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.27 one way
$12.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.63 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| premium | $5.05 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.24 | $16.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Washington Heights on Saturday
Local time
12:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Peekskill on Saturday
Local time
12:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This 37.4-mile drive is a mix of highway and surface roads, with 46% of it on expressways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 13.7 miles on NY 9A. Expect dense exits and urban merging as you navigate the Major Deegan Expressway and Sprain Brook Parkway. The character shifts as you transition to NY 9A, offering a more direct, less interrupted surface road experience for a significant portion of the trip.
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 1.4 miles in near West 207th Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 37.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (West 207th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (Major Deegan Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
710 ft
Total Descent
754 ft
Highest Point
410 ft
~26.7 mi in
Elevation Range
404 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Washington Heights, NY and Peekskill, NY, road signs point toward White Plains and Sprain Brook Parkway North.
White Plains
Sprain Brook Parkway North
Founded 1816
Peekskill is a city in Westchester County in the state of New York in the United States of America.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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