How far is Long Island City, NY from Washington Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Long Island City, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Island City and Washington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Island City and Washington Heights.
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Start on 47th Avenue
551 ft · 23 sec · 47th Avenue
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Turn right onto 11th Street
3227 ft · 2 min · 11th Street
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Continue on Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Upper Roadway
3154 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Queensboro Bridge (Upper Level)
1136 ft · 15 sec · Queensboro Bridge (Upper Level)
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Continue on Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Upper Level
1.5 km · 3 min · Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Upper Level
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Turn right onto East 62nd Street
1383 ft · 44 sec · East 62nd Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward FDR Drive North
148 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight right onto FDR Drive
3.2 mi · 6 min · FDR Drive
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Continue on Harlem River Drive
2.8 mi · 4 min · Harlem River Drive
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street
2580 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Amsterdam Avenue, West 179th Street, Yeshiva University
658 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Amsterdam Avenue
38 m · 10 sec · Amsterdam Avenue
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Turn left onto West 179th Street
1642 ft · 1 min · West 179th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
585 ft · 24 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 Long Island City 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.
FDR Drive
Merge slight right onto FDR Drive
3.2 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers leaving Long Island City 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 Long Island City to Washington Heights?
The road trip is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Long Island City and 4.9 miles from Washington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers around Long Island City and Sunny near Washington Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
City Hall Personnel Office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhattan.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Island City and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 7.31 mi (11.76 km).
#1 Long Island City
Long Island City is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7448200, -73.9487500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $1.56 | $3.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.88 | $3.77 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
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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