Washington Heights, NY Road Trips

Drivers starting from Washington Heights, NY have 31 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 100 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Washington Heights, NY spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

42

Longest Drive

382.5 mi

Grandyle Village, NY

Quickest Drive

20m

City Island, NY

Plan Around Washington Heights, NY

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Washington Heights, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Kent, NY to Washington Heights, NY 349.8 mi · 7h 25m Calcium, NY to Washington Heights, NY 314.7 mi · 6h 22m Brewerton, NY to Washington Heights, NY 264 mi · 5h 17m Mattydale, NY to Washington Heights, NY 254.9 mi · 5h 7m

Continue From Washington Heights, NY

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Washington Heights, NY to Grandyle Village, NY 382.5 mi · 7h 56m Washington Heights, NY to Eggertsville, NY 372.4 mi · 7h 43m Washington Heights, NY to Depew, NY 368.8 mi · 7h 36m Washington Heights, NY to Kirkville, NY 260.2 mi · 5h 14m

Trips from Washington Heights, NY

Washington Heights, NY to Grandyle Village, NY

382.5 mi 7h 56m

Washington Heights, NY to Eggertsville, NY

372.4 mi 7h 43m

Washington Heights, NY to Depew, NY

368.8 mi 7h 36m

Washington Heights, NY to Kirkville, NY

260.2 mi 5h 14m

Washington Heights, NY to Van Buren, NY

259.3 mi 5h 12m

Washington Heights, NY to South Glens Falls, NY

189.5 mi 3h 52m

Washington Heights, NY to Vestal, NY

186.8 mi 3h 47m

Washington Heights, NY to Wellsville, NY

174.6 mi 3h 31m

Washington Heights, NY to Amsterdam, NY

169.6 mi 3h 23m

Washington Heights, NY to East Flatbush, NY

79.4 mi 1h 51m

Washington Heights, NY to Brooklyn, NY

78.6 mi 1h 49m

Washington Heights, NY to Clinton Corners, NY

76.7 mi 1h 47m

Washington Heights, NY to The Bronx, NY

66.2 mi 1h 29m

Washington Heights, NY to Gardnertown, NY

56.8 mi 1h 12m

Washington Heights, NY to Melville, NY

34.7 mi 50m

Washington Heights, NY to Huguenot, NY

33.9 mi 51m

Washington Heights, NY to New Brighton, NY

28 mi 48m

Washington Heights, NY to Carle Place, NY

26 mi 38m

Driving from Washington Heights, NY

The typical drive from Washington Heights, NY covers about 100 miles and takes around 2h 10m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 383 miles (7h 56m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Washington Heights, NY are Grandyle Village, NY (382.5 mi, 7h 56m), Eggertsville, NY (372.4 mi, 7h 43m), Depew, NY (368.8 mi, 7h 36m), Kirkville, NY (260.2 mi, 5h 14m), and Van Buren, NY (259.3 mi, 5h 12m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 100-mile trip from Washington Heights, NY, budget about $16 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 31 mapped routes leaving Washington Heights, NY and 11 routes heading into Washington Heights, NY, covering 42 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 383 miles.

The longest mapped route from Washington Heights, NY covers 383 miles and takes approximately 7h 56m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.

The average route from Washington Heights, NY runs about 100 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 10m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 100-mile trip from Washington Heights, NY costs roughly $16 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Washington Heights, NY include Grandyle Village, NY, Eggertsville, NY, Depew, NY and Kirkville, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.