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

The driving distance from Glenville, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 311.3 miles (501 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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
311.31 mi
05h 08m
Flight
231.27 mi
372.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.27 mi
Kilometers
372.2 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.31 mi
Kilometers
501 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington Heights
Fri, Oct 16, 2:41 AM EDT
Return by in Glenville
Fri, Oct 16, 7:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenville
2026-10-15T21:32
Arrive Washington Heights
Fri, Oct 16, 2:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glenville
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 Glenville
154.7 mi
02h 34m
To Washington Heights
156.6 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°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 Glenville and Washington Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    27 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Bald Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bald Hill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 15A

    6.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 15A

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Indian Valley Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Indian Valley Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 15

    1470 ft · 29 sec · State Highway 15

  7. 7

    Continue on North Lackawanna Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Lackawanna Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1331 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

    16 mi · 18 min · Genesee Expressway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

    104.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  12. 12

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  18. 18

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

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  30. 30

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

    571 ft · 14 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on West 178th Street

    1317 ft · 43 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Broadway

    855 ft · 35 sec · Broadway

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenville 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
33 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
105 mi · 34%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 26%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 17%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 8%
Genesee Expressway
16 mi · 5%
State Highway 15A
6.46 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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80 mi
231.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
02h 34m from Glenville
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glenville 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 Glenville to Washington Heights?

The road trip is about 311.3 miles (501 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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 154.7 miles from Glenville and 156.6 miles from Washington Heights.

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

The direct path is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 80 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 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.84 one way or $97.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glenville 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 Glenville and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 231.27 mi (372.2 km).

Glenville

#1 Glenville

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

Population29,287
Coordinates42.7800600, -77.6058300
Altitude289
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: South Main Street (-77.605968, 42.780062)
End: West 181st Street (-73.935446, 40.850053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 501 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.98 gal
41.58 L · about $48.84
Round trip
$97.68
21.96 gal · 83.16 L
Estimated CO2
97.6 kg one way
Round trip: 195.2 kg / 430 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $48.84 $97.68
Mid-grade $4.98 $54.70 $109.40
Premium $5.38 $59.09 $118.19
Diesel $6.51 $71.47 $142.94

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 Glenville and Washington Heights. The current time is 21:32:54.

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.