Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
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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Tarrytown, NY
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Washington Heights, NY to Tarrytown, NY is 19.4 miles and takes about 30m via New York State Thruway/Major Deegan Expressway/South Broadway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The route is primarily surface roads with a brief section on the highway, making it a straightforward drive. It's a practical option for a quick transit or a short excursion without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| South Broadway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Nagle Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| White Plains Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 207th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| University Heights Bridge | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights, NY and Tarrytown, 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 left onto NY 119
At end of road, turn right onto US 9
Turn left onto Main Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 18.5 — 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 US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto NY 119 / White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto US 9 / South Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.15 one way
$6.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $3.41 | $6.83 |
| premium | $4.87 | $3.72 | $7.43 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.62
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Washington Heights on Sunday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Morning in Tarrytown on Sunday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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 drive features 19% highway driving, with the longest stretch on the New York State Thruway measuring 12.4 miles. You'll transition from the Major Deegan Expressway onto surface streets like South Broadway as you approach Tarrytown. Expect urban conditions with frequent intersections and traffic signals on the surface road portions.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near West 207th Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Washington Heights, NY to Tarrytown, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Sleepy Hollow along the way.
Sleepy Hollow
Tarrytown is a village in New York's Hudson Valley.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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