How far is Washington Heights, NY from Spring Valley, NY?
The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Spring Valley, NY is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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 41m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and Spring Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Spring Valley.
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains
743 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Central Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Sprain Brook Parkway North
907 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway
11.5 mi · 16 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Taconic State Parkway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
2593 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 133
139 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Croton Avenue
54 m · 5 sec · Croton Avenue
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Turn right onto Belle Avenue
1105 ft · 53 sec · Belle Avenue
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Turn right onto Campwoods Road
670 ft · 19 sec · Campwoods Road
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Turn right onto Ryder Road
90 m · 10 sec · Ryder Road
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Take the ramp right
137 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
714 ft · 14 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 Spring Valley.
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.
Sprain Brook Parkway
Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway
11.5 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Washington Heights and Sunny near Spring Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Spring Valley?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Ardsley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Washington Heights and 13.2 miles from Spring Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington Heights and Sunny near Spring Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Ardsley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ardsley.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 22.58 mi (36.34 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 Spring Valley
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 32,258 |
| Coordinates | 41.1687100, -73.8387500 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Valley (-73.83875, 41.16871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.45 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $5.01 | $10.01 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $6.05 | $12.11 |
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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