How far is Washington Heights, NY from Greenville, NY?
The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Greenville, NY is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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.
A town in Westchester County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Greenville.
-
1
Start on Broadway
1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway
-
2
Turn right onto Nagle Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Nagle Avenue
-
3
Continue on 10th Avenue
130 m · 13 sec · 10th Avenue
-
4
Turn right onto West 207th Street
973 ft · 35 sec · West 207th Street
-
5
Continue on University Heights Bridge
555 ft · 21 sec · University Heights Bridge
-
6
Continue on West Fordham Road
157 m · 23 sec · West Fordham Road
-
7
Turn left onto Major Deegan Expressway
769 ft · 21 sec · Major Deegan Expressway
-
8
Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Major Deegan Expressway
-
9
Continue on New York State Thruway
2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains
743 ft · 21 sec
-
11
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
4.5 mi · 10 min · Central Park Avenue
-
12
Turn right onto Ardsley Road
59 m · 12 sec · Ardsley Road
-
13
Turn left
18 m · 4 sec
-
14
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and Greenville.
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.
Central Park Avenue
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
4.52 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Washington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Greenville?
The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 Washington Heights and 6.3 miles from Greenville.
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 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Washington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Wakefield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Yonkers City Hall
Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wakefield.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 11.58 mi (18.64 km).
#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.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8501000, -73.9354100 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenville
Greenville is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9931500, -73.8198600 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenville (-73.81986, 40.99315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.29 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
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