How far is Glen Head, NY from Washington Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Glen Head, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Head and Washington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Head and Washington Heights.
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Start on the route
18 m · 9 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Glen Head Road
1835 ft · 37 sec · Glen Head Road
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Turn slight right
42 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Greenvale Glen Cove Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Greenvale Glen Cove Road
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Continue on Glen Cove Road
2024 ft · 1 min · Glen Cove Road
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Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
7.8 mi · 14 min · Northern Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
2905 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6 mi · 8 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87: Queens, Albany, Major Deegan Expressway
699 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Amsterdam Avenue
1014 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Bridge
2123 ft · 1 min · Washington Bridge
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Continue on West 181st Street
1290 ft · 44 sec · West 181st Street
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Turn right onto Wadsworth Avenue
72 m · 14 sec · Wadsworth Avenue
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Turn left onto West 182nd Street
84 m · 24 sec · West 182nd Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
70 m · 4 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 Glen Head 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.
Northern Boulevard
Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
7.8 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Glen Head and Mostly Cloudy near Washington Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glen Head to Washington Heights?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
East Atlantic Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Glen Head and 13.6 miles from Washington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Glen Head and Mostly Cloudy near Washington Heights.
Stop Ideas Near East Atlantic Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Atlantic Beach.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glen Head and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 16.32 mi (26.27 km).
#1 Glen Head
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 4,697 |
| Coordinates | 40.8353800, -73.6237400 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.01 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.94 | $7.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
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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