How far is Inwood, NY from Washington Heights, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Inwood and Washington Heights is 18.6 miles (29.93 km).
Flight distance from Inwood, NY to Washington Heights, NY is 18.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Inwood, New York to Washington Heights, New York is: 22.79 miles (36.67 km) by car.
Driving from Inwood to Washington Heights will take approximately 00 hours 52 minutes.
#1 Inwood
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°37'19"N 73°44'48"W |
| Latitude | 40.6220500 |
| Longitude | -73.7468000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°51'0"N 73°56'7"W |
| Latitude | 40.8501000 |
| Longitude | -73.9354100 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Washington Heights: West 181st Street (-73.935446,40.850053)
Estimated Travel Time Between Inwood and Washington Heights
The distance between Inwood and Washington Heights is 37 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 24 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Inwood and Washington Heights. The current time is 11:44:20.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.04 liters (0.8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Inwood and Washington Heights.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Inwood to Washington Heights is $3.03 (diesel $3.77).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $3.03 | $3.43 | $3.73 | $3.77 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on January 11, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Inwood and Washington Heights (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
