How far is Borough Park, NY from Morris Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Morris Heights, NY is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Borough Park and Morris Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park and Morris Heights.
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Start on 12th Avenue
874 ft · 48 sec · 12th Avenue
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Turn slight left onto New Utrecht Avenue
1736 ft · 60 sec · New Utrecht Avenue
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Turn right onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Fort Hamilton Parkway
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Continue on Caton Avenue
152 m · 19 sec · Caton Avenue
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Turn left onto McDonald Avenue
2251 ft · 45 sec · McDonald Avenue
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Turn right onto Terrace Place
857 ft · 31 sec · Terrace Place
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Turn left onto 18th Street
72 m · 15 sec · 18th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway
808 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Prospect Expressway
1.5 km · 2 min · Prospect Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
1896 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway
2317 ft · 40 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
70 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
2.4 mi · 7 min · West Street
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Continue on 11th Avenue
2072 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue
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Continue on 12th Avenue
1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue
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Continue on West Side Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · West Side Highway
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Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
3010 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway
738 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1630 ft · 31 sec · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Harlem River Drive
710 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Amsterdam Avenue, University Avenue
55 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on University Avenue
1282 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Bridge
1601 ft · 55 sec · Washington Bridge
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Continue on Washington Bridge
571 ft · 13 sec · Washington Bridge
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Turn left onto University Avenue
1174 ft · 39 sec · University Avenue
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Turn left onto West 174th Street
81 m · 17 sec · West 174th Street
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Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue
1044 ft · 57 sec · Montgomery Avenue
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Turn left onto West 176th Step Street
45 m · 7 sec · West 176th Step Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 176th Step Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Borough Park and Morris Heights.
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.
Henry Hudson Parkway
Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
4.71 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Borough Park and Sunny near Morris Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Borough Park to Morris Heights?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Borough Park and 9.4 miles from Morris Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Borough Park and Sunny near Morris Heights.
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Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Borough Park and Morris Heights. Straight-line distance: 15.45 mi (24.86 km).
#1 Borough Park
Borough Park is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6339900, -73.9968100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morris Heights
Morris Heights is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8498200, -73.9198600 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morris Heights (-73.91986, 40.84982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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