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

The driving distance from Amenia, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
88.51 mi
01h 44m
Flight
71.77 mi
115.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.77 mi
Kilometers
115.51 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.51 mi
Kilometers
142.44 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington Heights
Wed, Apr 29, 7:36 AM EDT
Return by in Amenia
Wed, Apr 29, 9:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amenia
2026-04-29T05:51
Arrive Washington Heights
Wed, Apr 29, 7:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amenia
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Somers
NY

Town in New York, US

From Amenia
40.3 mi
00h 52m
To Washington Heights
48.2 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    23 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 22

    33.6 mi · 51 min · State Highway 22

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway

    3110 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    29.4 mi · 40 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Mosholu Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mosholu Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward West Fordham Road, University Heights Bridge

    730 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Fordham Road

    116 m · 15 sec · West Fordham Road

  13. 13

    Continue on University Heights Bridge

    555 ft · 21 sec · University Heights Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on West 207th Street

    973 ft · 43 sec · West 207th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · 10th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Nagle Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Nagle Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 22
44.3 mi · 50%
Saw Mill River Parkway
29.4 mi · 33%
Major Deegan Expressway
2.15 mi · 2%
Mosholu Parkway
0.9 mi · 1%
Nagle Avenue
0.67 mi · 1%
Broadway
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 22

Continue on State Highway 22

33.6 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somers
00h 52m from Amenia
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Amenia and Mostly Cloudy near Washington Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km) and usually takes 01h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Somers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Amenia and 48.2 miles from Washington Heights.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.51 one way or $25.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Amenia and Mostly Cloudy near Washington Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Somers

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 Somers and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 9.9 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Danbury City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Danbury City Hall

Danbury , CT
155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
Rating 3.0/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somers.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

22 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

45 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

47 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amenia and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 71.77 mi (115.51 km).

Amenia

#1 Amenia

Town in Dutchess County, New York

Population4,385
Coordinates41.8492600, -73.5567900
Altitude173
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: East Main Street (-73.556899, 41.849506)
End: West 181st Street (-73.935446, 40.850053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.82 L · about $12.51
Round trip
$25.02
6.24 gal · 23.64 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.51 $25.02
Mid-grade $4.48 $13.98 $27.96
Premium $4.86 $15.17 $30.33
Diesel $4.69 $14.65 $29.29

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Amenia and Washington Heights. The current time is 05:51:40.

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.