How far is Brooklyn Heights, NY from Washington Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Brooklyn Heights, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn Heights and Washington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Heights and Washington Heights.
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Start on Pierrepont Street
148 m · 28 sec · Pierrepont Street
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
551 ft · 26 sec · Clinton Street
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Continue on Tillary Street
650 ft · 26 sec · Tillary Street
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Continue on Tillary Street
1192 ft · 45 sec · Tillary Street
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Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue Extension
704 ft · 33 sec · Flatbush Avenue Extension
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Continue on Flatbush Avenue Extension
709 ft · 17 sec · Flatbush Avenue Extension
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Continue on Manhattan Bridge
1.2 mi · 2 min · Manhattan Bridge
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Continue on Chrystie Street
115 m · 17 sec · Chrystie Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
1388 ft · 1 min · Canal Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rutgers Street
41 m · 14 sec · Rutgers Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway
1364 ft · 53 sec · East Broadway
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Turn right onto Montgomery Street
1473 ft · 1 min · Montgomery Street
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Take the ramp left toward FDR Drive North
885 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto FDR Drive
7.2 mi · 13 min · FDR Drive
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Continue on Harlem River Drive
2.8 mi · 4 min · Harlem River Drive
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street
2580 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Amsterdam Avenue, West 179th Street, Yeshiva University
658 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Amsterdam Avenue
38 m · 10 sec · Amsterdam Avenue
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Turn left onto West 179th Street
1642 ft · 1 min · West 179th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
585 ft · 24 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn Heights and Washington 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.
FDR Drive
Merge slight left onto FDR Drive
7.18 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn Heights and Partly Cloudy near Washington Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Heights to Washington Heights?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Brooklyn Heights and 7.2 miles from Washington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.13 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brooklyn Heights and Partly Cloudy near Washington Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
City Hall Personnel Office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhattan.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Heights and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 11.12 mi (17.89 km).
#1 Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn Heights is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6953800, -73.9937500 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Washington Heights
Located in the northern portion of the New York County borough of Manhattan, this residential neighborhood is situated on a high ridge between the Hudson and Harlem rivers.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8501000, -73.9354100 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 181st Street (-73.935446, 40.850053)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.25 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $2.40 | $4.80 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Diesel | $6.43 | $3.22 | $6.43 |
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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