Road Trips from Washington Heights, NY
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
31
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
30
Under 2 hours
22 total in this range
Brooklyn, NY
1h 49m78.6 mi one way
East Flatbush, NY
1h 51m79.4 mi one way
The Bronx, NY
1h 29m66.2 mi one way
City Island, NY
20m10.7 mi one way
Westerleigh, NY
42m26 mi one way
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
Kirkville, NY
5h 14m260.2 mi one way
Depew, NY
7h 36m368.8 mi one way
Grandyle Village, NY
7h 56m382.5 mi one way
Eggertsville, NY
7h 43m372.4 mi one way
Van Buren, NY
5h 12m259.3 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Kirkville, NY
5h 14m260.2 mi one way
Brooklyn, NY
1h 49m78.6 mi one way
East Flatbush, NY
1h 51m79.4 mi one way
Depew, NY
7h 36m368.8 mi one way
Brooklyn, NY
1h 49m78.6 mi one way
The Bronx, NY
1h 29m66.2 mi one way
Pleasantville, NY
35m23.6 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Peak fall foliage — plan late-September through mid-October.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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