How far is Airmont, NY from Washington Heights, NY?

The driving distance from Airmont, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
28.56 mi
00h 39m
Flight
19.73 mi
31.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.73 mi
Kilometers
31.76 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.56 mi
Kilometers
45.97 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 11:14 AM EDT
Return by in Airmont
Sun, Apr 19, 11:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Airmont
2026-04-19T10:34
Arrive Washington Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 11:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Airmont
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pearl River
NY

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

From Airmont
11.9 mi
00h 19m
To Washington Heights
16.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Airmont and Washington Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Airmont and Washington Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on South Airmont Road

    2703 ft · 1 min · South Airmont Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Airmont Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Airmont Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hilltop Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Hilltop Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Franklin Turnpike

    2321 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Turnpike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    796 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    2392 ft · 45 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street

    571 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on West 178th Street

    1317 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broadway

    855 ft · 35 sec · Broadway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Airmont and Washington Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Turnpike
11.5 mi · 40%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 25%
I 95 North
1.75 mi · 6%
Airmont Avenue
1.18 mi · 4%
Hilltop Road
0.69 mi · 2%
South Airmont Road
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Franklin Turnpike

Merge slight left

10.9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearl River
00h 19m from Airmont
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Airmont and Rain Showers near Washington Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Airmont to Washington Heights?

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Pearl River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Airmont and 16.7 miles from Washington Heights.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Airmont and Rain Showers near Washington Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Pearl River

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pearl River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Orangetown Town Hall
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Orangetown Town Hall

Orangeburg , NY
26 Orangeburg Rd, Orangeburg, NY 10962
Rating 4.3/5 9 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pearl River.

RAIL

Yonkers station

17 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

19 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Airmont and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 19.73 mi (31.76 km).

Airmont

#1 Airmont

City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America

Population8,767
Coordinates41.1009300, -74.1162500
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
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#2 Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8501000, -73.9354100
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: South Airmont Road (-74.116419, 41.100959)
End: West 181st Street (-73.935446, 40.850053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.82 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.10
2.02 gal · 7.64 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.05 $8.10
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.53 $9.05
Premium $4.86 $4.91 $9.82
Diesel $4.69 $4.74 $9.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Airmont and Washington Heights. The current time is 10:34:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.