How far is Washington Heights, NY from Ardsley, NY?
The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Ardsley, NY is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and Ardsley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Ardsley.
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Start on Broadway
1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Nagle Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Nagle Avenue
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Continue on 10th Avenue
130 m · 13 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto West 207th Street
973 ft · 35 sec · West 207th Street
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Continue on University Heights Bridge
555 ft · 21 sec · University Heights Bridge
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Continue on West Fordham Road
157 m · 23 sec · West Fordham Road
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Turn left onto Major Deegan Expressway
769 ft · 21 sec · Major Deegan Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Continue on New York State Thruway
7.6 mi · 10 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Ardsley
1513 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Saw Mill River Road
1142 ft · 26 sec · Saw Mill River Road
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Turn right onto Ashford Avenue
1416 ft · 32 sec · Ashford Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
27 m · 4 sec · Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and Ardsley.
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.
New York State Thruway
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7.58 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Washington Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ardsley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Ardsley?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Washington Heights and 7 miles from Ardsley.
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 1.8 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Washington Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ardsley.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Vernon.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Ardsley. Straight-line distance: 12.08 mi (19.44 km).
#1 Washington Heights
Washington Heights is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8501000, -73.9354100 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ardsley
Village in New York
| Population | 4,502 |
| Coordinates | 41.0106500, -73.8437500 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ardsley (-73.84375, 41.01065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $1.96 | $3.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
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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