How far is Ardsley, NY from Washington Heights, NY?

The driving distance from Ardsley, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.86 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.08 mi
19.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.08 mi
Kilometers
19.44 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.86 mi
Kilometers
23.91 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 11:01 AM EDT
Return by in Ardsley
Sun, Apr 19, 11:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ardsley
2026-04-19T10:34
Arrive Washington Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 11:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ardsley
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Yonkers
NY

The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

From Ardsley
6.8 mi
00h 13m
To Washington Heights
8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ardsley and Washington Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ardsley and Washington Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Avenue

    27 m · 5 sec · Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ashford Avenue

    2158 ft · 49 sec · Ashford Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Ashford Avenue

    54 m · 10 sec · Ashford Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    42 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    7.6 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Mosholu Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mosholu Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward West Fordham Road, University Heights Bridge

    730 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Fordham Road

    116 m · 15 sec · West Fordham Road

  12. 12

    Continue on University Heights Bridge

    555 ft · 21 sec · University Heights Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on West 207th Street

    973 ft · 43 sec · West 207th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · 10th Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Nagle Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Nagle Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ardsley and Washington Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.61 mi · 51%
Major Deegan Expressway
2.15 mi · 15%
Mosholu Parkway
0.9 mi · 6%
Nagle Avenue
0.67 mi · 5%
Broadway
0.67 mi · 5%
Ashford Avenue
0.47 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Saw Mill River Parkway

Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

7.61 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yonkers
00h 13m from Ardsley
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ardsley and Rain Showers near Washington Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ardsley to Washington Heights?

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Yonkers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Ardsley and 8 miles from Washington Heights.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ardsley and Rain Showers near Washington Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Yonkers

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Yonkers and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Passaic City Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Passaic City Hall

Passaic , NJ
330 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ 07055
Rating 3.9/5 42 reviews City Hall,Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yonkers.

RAIL

Yonkers station

1 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

10 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

29 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ardsley and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 12.08 mi (19.44 km).

Ardsley

#1 Ardsley

Village in New York

Population4,502
Coordinates41.0106500, -73.8437500
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
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#2 Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8501000, -73.9354100
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Avenue (-73.843517, 41.010514)
End: West 181st Street (-73.935446, 40.850053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.98 L · about $2.08
Round trip
$4.17
1.04 gal · 3.96 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.08 $4.17
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.33 $4.66
Premium $4.86 $2.53 $5.06
Diesel $4.69 $2.44 $4.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ardsley and Washington Heights. The current time is 10:34:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.