How far is Highland Mills, NY from Washington Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Highland Mills, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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 59m.
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.
City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Mills and Washington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Mills and Washington Heights.
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Start on State Route 32
2.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 32
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Continue on State Route 32
148 m · 16 sec · State Route 32
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 87, NYST
2374 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
2392 ft · 45 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
571 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on West 178th Street
1317 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway
855 ft · 35 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 Highland Mills 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.
NJ 17 South
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Highland Mills 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 Highland Mills to Washington Heights?
The road trip is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Airmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Highland Mills and 24.4 miles from Washington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.19 one way or $14.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Highland Mills and Rain Showers near Washington Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Airmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Airmont.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Mills and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 35.74 mi (57.52 km).
#1 Highland Mills
Census-designated place in Orange County, New York
| Population | 3,957 |
| Coordinates | 41.3470400, -74.1262600 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $4.44 | $7.19 | $14.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $8.05 | $16.11 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $8.71 | $17.43 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
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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