How far is Carmel, NY from Washington Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Carmel, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmel and Washington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Washington Heights.
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Start on the route
33 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 52
74 m · 5 sec · State Highway 52
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Continue on Gleneida Avenue
2681 ft · 1 min · Gleneida Avenue
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Turn left onto Brewster Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Brewster Road
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Turn right onto Stoneleigh Avenue
4.6 mi · 9 min · Stoneleigh Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Somerstown Turnpike
156 m · 16 sec · Somerstown Turnpike
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Turn left onto Croton Falls Road
554 ft · 14 sec · Croton Falls Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Front Street
145 m · 12 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Warner Drive
160 m · 13 sec · Warner Drive
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Continue on Croton Falls Road
3119 ft · 1 min · Croton Falls Road
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Continue on Hardscrabble Road
1146 ft · 32 sec · Hardscrabble Road
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Take the ramp right toward White Plains, New York City
581 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
3110 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
29.4 mi · 40 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Mosholu Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Mosholu Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Fordham Road, University Heights Bridge
730 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto West Fordham Road
116 m · 15 sec · West Fordham Road
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Continue on University Heights Bridge
555 ft · 21 sec · University Heights Bridge
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Continue on West 207th Street
973 ft · 43 sec · West 207th Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
130 m · 9 sec · 10th Avenue
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Continue on Nagle Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Nagle Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.1 km · 1 min · 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 Carmel and Washington Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Saw Mill River Parkway
Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
29.4 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Carmel and Sunny near Washington Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmel to Washington Heights?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Thornwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Carmel and 29.5 miles from Washington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carmel and Sunny near Washington Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Thornwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Greenwich Town Hall
Greenburgh Town Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thornwood.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 42.22 mi (67.94 km).
#1 Carmel
Town in New York
| Population | 34,339 |
| Coordinates | 41.4300900, -73.6801300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Washington Heights
Washington Heights is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8501000, -73.9354100 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 181st Street (-73.935446, 40.850053)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $8.45 | $16.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $9.47 | $18.93 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $10.23 | $20.45 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $12.37 | $24.73 |
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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