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

The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Eden, NY is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42 miles (67.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.95 mi
01h 25m
Flight
42.02 mi
67.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.02 mi
Kilometers
67.63 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.95 mi
Kilometers
91.65 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden
Sat, Nov 7, 4:45 AM EST
Return by in Washington Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 6:11 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington Heights
2026-11-07T03:20
Arrive Eden
Sat, Nov 7, 4:45 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington Heights
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Hillburn
NY

City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America

From Washington Heights
28.4 mi
00h 42m
To Eden
28.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
Eden Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Saturday
Using Amity as the closest live forecast in the Orange County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    585 ft · 26 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 179th Street

    533 ft · 20 sec · West 179th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey

    1542 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    2310 ft · 44 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1884 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    14 mi · 17 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46, NJ 23: Wayne, Butler, Verona

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 23 North: Butler

    2639 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    4 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    16.6 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    574 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Stockholm Vernon Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Stockholm Vernon Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Vernon Stockholm Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Vernon Stockholm Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Vernon Crossing

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Vernon Crossing

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto McAfee - Glenwood Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · McAfee - Glenwood Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Aster Street

    1929 ft · 53 sec · Aster Street

  23. 23

    Continue on McAfee - Glenwood Road

    2 mi · 5 min · McAfee - Glenwood Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Glenwood Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Newport Bridge Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Newport Bridge Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Liberty Corners Road

    68 m · 6 sec · Liberty Corners Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Corners Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 23 North
21.2 mi · 37%
Christopher Columbus Highway
14 mi · 25%
Vernon Stockholm Road
5.54 mi · 10%
Stockholm Vernon Road
3.12 mi · 5%
McAfee - Glenwood Road
2.72 mi · 5%
New Jersey Turnpike
2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 23 North

Continue straight

16.6 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
42 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillburn
00h 42m from Washington Heights
Leave By
3:38 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Washington Heights and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Eden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Hillburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Washington Heights and 28.5 miles from Eden.

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

The direct path is about 42 miles (67.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Washington Heights and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Eden.

Stop Ideas Near Hillburn

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hillburn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

25 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

31 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

43 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Eden. Straight-line distance: 42.02 mi (67.63 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 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
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#2 Eden

Eden is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.2887100, -74.4943300
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Heights (-73.93541, 40.8501)
End: Eden (-74.49433, 41.28871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.61 L · about $8.66
Round trip
$17.33
4.02 gal · 15.22 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $8.66 $17.33
Mid-grade $4.87 $9.79 $19.58
Premium $5.27 $10.59 $21.18
Diesel $6.47 $13.00 $26.01

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 Washington Heights and Eden. The current time is 03:20:01.

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.