How far is Lakeview, NY from Washington Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Lakeview, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeview and Washington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeview and Washington Heights.
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Start on Donlon Place
18 m · 3 sec · Donlon Place
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Turn slight left onto Woodfield Road
92 m · 13 sec · Woodfield Road
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Turn left onto Eagle Avenue
2064 ft · 1 min · Eagle Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hempstead Avenue
2051 ft · 47 sec · Hempstead Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward SO West: New York
1075 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
1780 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
97 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
133 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
532 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West
81 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
549 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue
31 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
553 ft · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto 212th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 212th Street
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 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 Lakeview 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.
Cross Bronx Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.04 mi · 00h 08m
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 leaving Lakeview and Heavy Rain near Washington Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeview to Washington Heights?
The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 Lakeview and 12.9 miles from Washington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Lakeview and Heavy Rain 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
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 Lakeview and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 18.67 mi (30.04 km).
#1 Lakeview
Lakeview is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6853800, -73.6526300 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Washington Heights
Located in the northern portion of the New York County borough of Manhattan, this residential neighborhood is situated on a high ridge between the Hudson and Harlem rivers.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8501000, -73.9354100 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 181st Street (-73.935446, 40.850053)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 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 | $4.31 | $3.71 | $7.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
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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