How far is East Hampton, NY from Washington Heights, NY?

The driving distance from East Hampton, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.22 mi
02h 32m
Flight
91.75 mi
147.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.75 mi
Kilometers
147.65 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.22 mi
Kilometers
164.5 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington Heights
Fri, Oct 16, 3:22 AM EDT
Return by in East Hampton
Fri, Oct 16, 5:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hampton
2026-10-16T00:50
Arrive Washington Heights
Fri, Oct 16, 3:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Hampton
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
Holbrook
NY

City in and county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, United States

From East Hampton
50.5 mi
01h 16m
To Washington Heights
51.8 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East Hampton Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Friday
Using Shelter Island as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton and Washington Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto The Circle

    132 m · 21 sec · The Circle

  3. 3

    Continue on The Circle

    1035 ft · 51 sec · The Circle

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Woods Lane

    2677 ft · 1 min · Woods Lane

  6. 6

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    10.1 mi · 21 min · Montauk Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 West: New York

    113 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto County Road 39A

    5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39A

  9. 9

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    24.2 mi · 31 min · Sunrise Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road

    652 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Victory Avenue

    821 ft · 21 sec · Victory Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Horseblock Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Express Drive North

    873 ft · 15 sec · Express Drive North

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York

    1278 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    41.4 mi · 56 min · Long Island Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport

    1267 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1604 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Island Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

    2905 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6 mi · 8 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87: Queens, Albany, Major Deegan Expressway

    699 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Amsterdam Avenue

    1014 ft · 29 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Washington Bridge

    2123 ft · 1 min · Washington Bridge

  26. 26

    Continue on West 181st Street

    1290 ft · 44 sec · West 181st Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Wadsworth Avenue

    72 m · 14 sec · Wadsworth Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West 182nd Street

    84 m · 24 sec · West 182nd Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Broadway

    70 m · 4 sec · Broadway

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Hampton 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
41.4 mi · 40%
Sunrise Highway
24.2 mi · 24%
Montauk Highway
10.1 mi · 10%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.04 mi · 6%
County Road 39A
5.49 mi · 5%
Horseblock Road
3.85 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

41.4 mi · 00h 56m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
91.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holbrook
01h 16m from East Hampton
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving East Hampton 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 East Hampton to Washington Heights?

The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Holbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from East Hampton and 51.8 miles from Washington Heights.

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

The direct path is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around East Hampton and Rain Showers near Washington Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Holbrook

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Holbrook, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

42 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

47 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

60 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hampton and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 91.75 mi (147.65 km).

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#1 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population1,138
Coordinates40.9634300, -72.1848000
Altitude10
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: The Circle (-72.184876, 40.963248)
End: West 181st Street (-73.935446, 40.850053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.65 L · about $16.06
Round trip
$32.11
7.22 gal · 27.3 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $16.06 $32.11
Mid-grade $4.98 $17.99 $35.97
Premium $5.38 $19.43 $38.86
Diesel $6.51 $23.50 $46.99

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between East Hampton and Washington Heights. The current time is 00:50:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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