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

The driving distance from Greenville, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.19 mi
00h 29m
Flight
11.58 mi
18.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.58 mi
Kilometers
18.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.19 mi
Kilometers
26.06 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 6:01 PM EST
Return by in Greenville
Sat, Nov 7, 6:31 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-11-07T17:31
Arrive Washington Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 6:01 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
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
Wakefield
NY

A town in Westchester County, New York.

From Greenville
6.3 mi
00h 14m
To Washington Heights
9.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 4:00 PM EST
Wind
18 mph W
Destination
63°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    24 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ardsley Road

    48 m · 6 sec · Ardsley Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Central Park Avenue South

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Central Park Avenue South

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Park Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Central Park Avenue

  6. 6

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

    724 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Continue on Major Deegan Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  9. 9

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

    730 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Fordham Road

    116 m · 15 sec · West Fordham Road

  11. 11

    Continue on University Heights Bridge

    555 ft · 21 sec · University Heights Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on West 207th Street

    973 ft · 43 sec · West 207th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · 10th Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Nagle Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Nagle Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Major Deegan Expressway
3.53 mi · 22%
Central Park Avenue South
2.85 mi · 18%
New York State Thruway
2.33 mi · 14%
Central Park Avenue
1.69 mi · 10%
Nagle Avenue
0.67 mi · 4%
Broadway
0.67 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Major Deegan Expressway

Continue on Major Deegan Expressway

3.53 mi · 00h 05m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wakefield
00h 14m from Greenville
Leave By
7:30 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Washington Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Wakefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Greenville and 9.9 miles from Washington Heights.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Washington Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Wakefield

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 Wakefield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 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
Yonkers City Hall
Meeting point 1.7 mi away

Yonkers City Hall

Yonkers , NY
40 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.5 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 10.8 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 Wakefield.

RAIL

Yonkers station

6 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

6 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 11.58 mi (18.64 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Greenville

Greenville is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.9931500, -73.8198600
Altitude76
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: (-73.819861, 40.99315)
End: West 181st Street (-73.935446, 40.850053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.16 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.89
1.14 gal · 4.32 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $2.45 $4.89
Mid-grade $4.86 $2.77 $5.53
Premium $5.25 $2.99 $5.99
Diesel $6.46 $3.68 $7.36

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Washington Heights. The current time is 17:31:15.

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.