Washington Heights, NY Road Trips

Washington Heights, NY serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 14 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 46 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

27

Longest Drive

381.8 mi

Buffalo, NY

Quickest Drive

13m

Manhattan, 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.

Buffalo, NY to Washington Heights, NY 381.8 mi · 6h 26m Islip Terrace, NY to Washington Heights, NY 54 mi · 1h 15m Bay Wood, NY to Washington Heights, NY 44.3 mi · 1h 2m Hillcrest, NY to Washington Heights, NY 24.5 mi · 31m

Continue From Washington Heights, NY

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

Washington Heights, NY to Buffalo, NY 381.4 mi · 6h 22m Washington Heights, NY to Islip Terrace, NY 48.7 mi · 1h 8m Washington Heights, NY to Bay Wood, NY 44.8 mi · 1h 3m Washington Heights, NY to Baldwin Harbor, NY 28.6 mi · 42m

Trips from Washington Heights, NY

Washington Heights, NY to Buffalo, NY

381.4 mi 6h 22m

Washington Heights, NY to Islip Terrace, NY

48.7 mi 1h 8m

Washington Heights, NY to Bay Wood, NY

44.8 mi 1h 3m

Washington Heights, NY to Baldwin Harbor, NY

28.6 mi 42m

Washington Heights, NY to Hillcrest, NY

25.3 mi 35m

Washington Heights, NY to Gravesend, NY

19.9 mi 57m

Washington Heights, NY to East Flatbush, NY

18.6 mi 54m

Washington Heights, NY to Borough Park, NY

17.6 mi 47m

Washington Heights, NY to Bushwick, NY

13.9 mi 39m

Washington Heights, NY to Corona, NY

13 mi 28m

Washington Heights, NY to Bayside, NY

11.8 mi 18m

Washington Heights, NY to Elmhurst, NY

10.3 mi 25m

Washington Heights, NY to Astoria, NY

7.5 mi 17m

Washington Heights, NY to Manhattan, NY

6.7 mi 13m

Driving from Washington Heights, NY

Expect an average of 46 miles and about 1h 4m behind the wheel when leaving Washington Heights, NY. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 381 miles (6h 22m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Washington Heights, NY most often head toward Buffalo, NY (381.4 mi, 6h 22m), Islip Terrace, NY (48.7 mi, 1h 8m), Bay Wood, NY (44.8 mi, 1h 3m), Baldwin Harbor, NY (28.6 mi, 42m), and Hillcrest, NY (25.3 mi, 35m). 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 46-mile trip from Washington Heights, NY, budget about $7 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 14 mapped routes leaving Washington Heights, NY and 13 routes heading into Washington Heights, NY, covering 27 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 381 miles.

The longest mapped route from Washington Heights, NY covers 381 miles and takes approximately 6h 22m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Washington Heights, NY runs about 46 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 4m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 46-mile trip from Washington Heights, NY costs roughly $7 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 Buffalo, NY, Islip Terrace, NY, Bay Wood, NY and Baldwin Harbor, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.