Origin
Washington Heights, NY
Afternoon in Washington Heights on Sunday
Local time
12:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington Heights, NY to Pleasantville, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Pleasantville, NY
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Trip Overview
Washington Heights, NY to Pleasantville, NY is 23.6 miles and takes about 35 minutes via Sprain Brook Parkway, Major Deegan Expressway, and New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive entirely within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short distance and duration, it's ideal for a same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Plan for this to be a quick commute rather than an extended journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| New York State Thruway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Central Park Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Nagle Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sprain Brook Parkway
— 11.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights, NY and Pleasantville, NY.
1
Start on US 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto Nagle Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nagle Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on 10th Avenue
428 ft
·
13 sec
·
10th Avenue
4
Turn right onto West 207th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West 207th Street
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on University Heights Bridge
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
University Heights Bridge
6
Continue on West Fordham Road
515 ft
·
22 sec
·
West Fordham Road
7
Turn left onto Major Deegan Expressway
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Toward I 87 North: Albany
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 87
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 87
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 5
Toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto NY 100
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Park Avenue
12
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Sprain Brook Parkway North
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto Sprain Brook Parkway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
17
Take the exit onto 28
436 ft
·
12 sec
·
28
Exit 28
Toward Bedford Rd, Pleasantville
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn right onto Bedford Road
508 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bedford Road
19
Continue on Bedford Road
402 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bedford Road
20
Turn right onto Marble Avenue
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
Marble Avenue
21
Turn right
75 ft
·
5 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 23.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West 207th Street
Turn right onto West 207th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Major Deegan Expressway
Turn left onto Major Deegan Expressway toward I 87 North: Albany
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 87 North: Albany
8
7.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plain...
6
8.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left toward Sprain Brook Parkway North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Sprain Brook Parkway North
8
23.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
28
Take the exit onto 28 toward Bedford Rd, Pleasantville
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 28
Toward Bedford Rd, Pleasantville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.77 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.57 | $9.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
New York State Thruway
(2.3 mi)
$0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Pleasantville, NY
Afternoon in Pleasantville on Sunday
Local time
12:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
4 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
35m 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 primarily highway-focused, with 74% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience stretches of expressway driving, including a notable 11.5-mile segment on the Sprain Brook Parkway. The Major Deegan Expressway and New York State Thruway will also form significant portions of your journey. Expect a relatively fast-paced drive with limited opportunities for scenic detours, as the focus is on efficient travel between your starting and ending points.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on Sprain Brook Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sprain Brook Parkway and Major Deegan Expressway. 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.
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 23.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
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.
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 Pleasantville, NY, road signs point toward White Plains and Sprain Brook Parkway North.
White Plains
7.8 mi in
|
~12m
Sprain Brook Parkway North
8.9 mi in
|
~15m
About the Cities
Starting in Washington Heights, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Pleasantville, NY
Full guide →Pleasantville is a village in Westchester County, New York. Downtown Pleasantville is very walkable, and has many independent restaurants, boutique shops, and grocery stores. The Jacob Burns Film Center, in the Rome Theater in downtown, was one of the first movie theaters in Westchester, and focuses primarily on independent, documentary, and world cinema.
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 35m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on Sprain Brook Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.11 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. 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 Pleasantville, 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 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.
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 Pleasantville, 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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