How far is Washington Heights, NY from New York City, NY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Washington Heights and New York City is 56.41 miles (90.79 km).

Flight distance from Washington Heights, NY to New York City, NY is 56.41 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Washington Heights to New York City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Washington Heights, New York to New York City, New York is: 76.34 miles (122.86 km) by car.

Driving from Washington Heights to New York City will take approximately 01 hours 44 minutes.

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#1 Washington Heights

Neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City

Population 1689
GPS Coordinates 41°28'12"N 74°24'57"W
Latitude 41.4700900
Longitude -74.4157100
Altitude 203
Country United States
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#2 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area. It is located on the southern tip of Manhattan Island, at the mouth of the Hudson River. New York City is a major center for business, finance, media, and culture.

Population 8398748
GPS Coordinates 40°42'51"N 74°0'21"W
Latitude 40.7142700
Longitude -74.0059700
Altitude 10
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Washington Heights and New York City

The distance between Washington Heights and New York City is 123 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 21 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Washington Heights and New York City. The current time is 15:46:24.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 32 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 54 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 31 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 16 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 05 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 01 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 57 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.2 liters (2.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Washington Heights and New York City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Washington Heights to New York City is $10.14 (diesel $12.65).

New York gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.76 $4.27 $4.64 $4.69
Total $10.14 $11.5 $12.51 $12.65

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The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Washington Heights and New York City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Washington Heights 114.23 miles (184 km)

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Driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Washington Heights 320.12 miles (515 km)

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Driving distance from Queens, NY to Washington Heights 86.07 miles (139 km)

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