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

The driving distance from Geneseo, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 321.2 miles (516.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
321.17 mi
05h 13m
Flight
240.82 mi
387.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.82 mi
Kilometers
387.57 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
321.17 mi
Kilometers
516.88 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington Heights
Fri, Oct 16, 1:04 AM EDT
Return by in Geneseo
Fri, Oct 16, 6:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Geneseo
2026-10-15T19:51
Arrive Washington Heights
Fri, Oct 16, 1:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Geneseo
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Riverside
NY

City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America

From Geneseo
159.6 mi
02h 36m
To Washington Heights
161.6 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    831 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Street

    151 m · 14 sec · South Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    3007 ft · 1 min · Mount Morris Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Geneseo-Mount Morris Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

    1615 ft · 32 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    2173 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

    38.2 mi · 44 min · Genesee Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

    104.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    2392 ft · 45 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street

    571 ft · 14 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on West 178th Street

    1317 ft · 43 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Broadway

    855 ft · 35 sec · Broadway

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
105 mi · 33%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 25%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 17%
Genesee Expressway
38.2 mi · 12%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 7%
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

105 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.4 mi
240.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
02h 36m from Geneseo
Leave By
6:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Geneseo 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 Geneseo to Washington Heights?

The road trip is about 321.2 miles (516.9 km) and usually takes 05h 13m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.6 miles from Geneseo and 161.6 miles from Washington Heights.

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

The direct path is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.40 one way or $100.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Geneseo and Sunny near Washington Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riverside, 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 Riverside.

BUS

Scranton, PA

67 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Geneseo and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 240.82 mi (387.57 km).

Geneseo

#1 Geneseo

City in Illinois

Population10,450
Coordinates42.7959000, -77.8169500
Altitude235
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: Main Street (-77.816897, 42.795893)
End: West 181st Street (-73.935446, 40.850053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 517 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.33 gal
42.9 L · about $50.40
Round trip
$100.79
22.66 gal · 85.8 L
Estimated CO2
100.7 kg one way
Round trip: 201.4 kg / 444 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $50.40 $100.79
Mid-grade $4.98 $56.45 $112.89
Premium $5.38 $60.98 $121.96
Diesel $6.51 $73.75 $147.49

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 Geneseo and Washington Heights. The current time is 19:51:09.

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.