How far is Washington Heights, NY from Riverdale, NY?
The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Riverdale, NY is about 4.3 miles (7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.
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.
City in New York County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and Riverdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Riverdale.
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Start on Broadway
1.4 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Sherman Avenue
1228 ft · 36 sec · Sherman Avenue
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Turn left onto Dyckman Street
793 ft · 18 sec · Dyckman Street
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
1207 ft · 26 sec · Riverside Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward NY 9A Toll North: Henry Hudson Bridge, Bronx
156 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward West 246th Street
123 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Henry Hudson Parkway East
3083 ft · 1 min · Henry Hudson Parkway East
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Turn slight left
72 m · 18 sec
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Take the ramp sharp left toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway South, Manhattan
39 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and Riverdale.
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.
Henry Hudson Parkway
Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
2.06 mi · 00h 04m
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 Cloudy leaving Washington Heights and Sunny near Riverdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Riverdale?
The road trip is about 4.3 miles (7 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?
Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from Washington Heights and 2.2 miles from Riverdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.69 one way or $1.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Washington Heights and Sunny near Riverdale.
Stop Ideas Near Inwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Riverdale. Straight-line distance: 3.8 mi (6.12 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 Riverdale
Riverdale is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9005600, -73.9063900 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverdale (-73.90639, 40.90056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $4.29 | $0.69 | $1.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $0.78 | $1.55 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $0.84 | $1.68 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $1.03 | $2.07 |
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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