How far is Fairview, NY from Washington Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Fairview, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairview and Washington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview and Washington Heights.
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Start on South Woodlawn Avenue
828 ft · 37 sec · South Woodlawn Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Cedar Street
3185 ft · 2 min · East Cedar Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Road
632 ft · 21 sec · North Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marist Drive
158 m · 11 sec · Marist Drive
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Turn left onto Delafield Street
8.1 mi · 11 min · Delafield Street
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Continue on Albany Post Road
23.1 mi · 30 min · Albany Post Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle
61 m · 3 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Peekskill
828 ft · 11 sec
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 23 min
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Turn straight onto New York City
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp straight toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
759 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
15.5 mi · 21 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Mosholu Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Mosholu Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Fordham Road, University Heights Bridge
730 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto West Fordham Road
116 m · 15 sec · West Fordham Road
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Continue on University Heights Bridge
555 ft · 21 sec · University Heights Bridge
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Continue on West 207th Street
973 ft · 43 sec · West 207th Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
130 m · 9 sec · 10th Avenue
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Continue on Nagle Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Nagle Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview and Washington Heights.
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.
Albany Post Road
Continue on Albany Post Road
23.1 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Fairview and Heavy Rain near Washington Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairview to Washington Heights?
The road trip is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km) and usually takes 01h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buchanan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Fairview and 41.3 miles from Washington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.59 one way or $23.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Fairview and Heavy Rain near Washington Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Buchanan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buchanan.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 60.37 mi (97.15 km).
#1 Fairview
Fairview is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7237000, -73.9198600 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Washington Heights
Located in the northern portion of the New York County borough of Manhattan, this residential neighborhood is situated on a high ridge between the Hudson and Harlem rivers.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8501000, -73.9354100 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 181st Street (-73.935446, 40.850053)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.31 | $11.59 | $23.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $13.10 | $26.21 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $14.17 | $28.34 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $17.40 | $34.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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