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

The driving distance from Fairview, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
19.45 mi
00h 34m
Flight
15.17 mi
24.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.17 mi
Kilometers
24.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.45 mi
Kilometers
31.3 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington Heights
Fri, Nov 6, 2:27 PM EST
Return by in Fairview
Fri, Nov 6, 3:02 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-11-06T13:53
Arrive Washington Heights
Fri, Nov 6, 2:27 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
10:00 PM EST
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
Bronxville
NY

Village in Westchester County, New York

From Fairview
8.6 mi
00h 17m
To Washington Heights
10.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Today

Heavy Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Manhattan Avenue

    37 m · 9 sec · Manhattan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tarrytown Road

    1240 ft · 28 sec · Tarrytown Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Dobbs Ferry Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Dobbs Ferry Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward Sprain Brook Parkway South

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 100 South: Central Avenue

    1345 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Central Park Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I-87 South: New York

    724 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Continue on Major Deegan Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  11. 11

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

    730 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Fordham Road

    116 m · 15 sec · West Fordham Road

  13. 13

    Continue on University Heights Bridge

    555 ft · 21 sec · University Heights Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on West 207th Street

    973 ft · 43 sec · West 207th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · 10th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Nagle Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Nagle Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sprain Brook Parkway
6.31 mi · 32%
Major Deegan Expressway
3.53 mi · 18%
New York State Thruway
2.33 mi · 12%
Dobbs Ferry Road
1.4 mi · 7%
Central Park Avenue
0.81 mi · 4%
Nagle Avenue
0.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Sprain Brook Parkway

Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway

6.31 mi · 00h 09m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bronxville
00h 17m from Fairview
Leave By
7:20 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Light Rain 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 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Bronxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Fairview and 10.9 miles from Washington Heights.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.97 one way or $5.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Light Rain around Fairview and Heavy Rain near Washington Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Bronxville

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 Bronxville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.4 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
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 2.3 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Bronxville
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.7 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 12.5 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 Bronxville.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

5 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

6 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

27 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 15.17 mi (24.42 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Fairview

Fairview is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.0434300, -73.7973600
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#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.

Population0
Coordinates40.8501000, -73.9354100
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Manhattan Avenue (-73.797273, 41.043426)
End: West 181st Street (-73.935446, 40.850053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.6 L · about $2.97
Round trip
$5.95
1.38 gal · 5.2 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $2.97 $5.95
Mid-grade $4.87 $3.36 $6.72
Premium $5.27 $3.63 $7.27
Diesel $6.47 $4.46 $8.93

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Washington Heights. The current time is 13:53:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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