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

The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Fairview, NY is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
17.28 mi
00h 27m
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
17.28 mi
Kilometers
27.81 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview
Fri, Nov 6, 3:08 PM EST
Return by in Washington Heights
Fri, Nov 6, 3:36 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington Heights
2026-11-06T14:41
Arrive Fairview
Fri, Nov 6, 3:08 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Washington Heights
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 Washington Heights
8.6 mi
00h 13m
To Fairview
8.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Heavy Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nagle Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Nagle Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 10th Avenue

    130 m · 13 sec · 10th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 207th Street

    973 ft · 35 sec · West 207th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on University Heights Bridge

    555 ft · 21 sec · University Heights Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on West Fordham Road

    157 m · 23 sec · West Fordham Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    769 ft · 21 sec · Major Deegan Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on New York State Thruway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains

    743 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Central Park Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sprain Brook Parkway North

    907 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 100B: Greenburgh, Ardsley

    769 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dobbs Ferry Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Dobbs Ferry Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto Tarrytown Road

    1240 ft · 22 sec · Tarrytown Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Manhattan Avenue

    37 m · 5 sec · Manhattan Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Manhattan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sprain Brook Parkway
6.57 mi · 38%
Major Deegan Expressway
3.7 mi · 21%
New York State Thruway
2.28 mi · 13%
Dobbs Ferry Road
1.22 mi · 7%
Central Park Avenue
0.98 mi · 6%
Nagle Avenue
0.67 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sprain Brook Parkway

Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway

6.57 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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bronxville
00h 13m from Washington Heights
Leave By
7:34 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Heavy Rain leaving Washington Heights and Patchy Fog then Light Rain near Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 Washington Heights and 8.6 miles from Fairview.

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 2.1 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 7:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.63 one way or $5.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Washington Heights and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 15.17 mi (24.42 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Fairview

Fairview is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.0434300, -73.7973600
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Heights (-73.93541, 40.8501)
End: Fairview (-73.79736, 41.04343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.31 L · about $2.63
Round trip
$5.26
1.22 gal · 4.62 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $2.63 $5.26
Mid-grade $4.87 $2.97 $5.94
Premium $5.27 $3.21 $6.43
Diesel $6.47 $3.95 $7.89

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 Fairview. The current time is 14:41:14.

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.