How far is Morningside Heights, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Morningside Heights, NY to New York City, NY is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morningside Heights and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morningside Heights and New York City.
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Start on the route
11 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway
2187 ft · 51 sec · Broadway
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Turn slight left
74 m · 11 sec
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Continue on West 125th Street
1281 ft · 58 sec · West 125th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Marginal Street
99 m · 9 sec · Marginal Street
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Take the ramp straight toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway
1161 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Continue on West Side Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · West Side Highway
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Continue on 12th Avenue
1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue
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Continue on 11th Avenue
2078 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue
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Continue on West Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · West Street
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Turn left onto Chambers Street
1645 ft · 1 min · Chambers Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
140 m · 26 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Duane Street
538 ft · 27 sec · Duane Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
116 m · 18 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 Morningside Heights and New York City.
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.
Henry Hudson Parkway
Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
2.64 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Morningside Heights and Sunny near New York City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morningside Heights to New York City?
The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 4.5 miles from Morningside Heights and 4.4 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.38 one way or $2.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Morningside Heights and Sunny near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morningside Heights and New York City. Straight-line distance: 7 mi (11.26 km).
#1 Morningside Heights
Morningside Heights is a neighborhood on the west side of Upper Manhattan in New York City.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8100000, -73.9625000 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
| Population | 8,398,748 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $4.45 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.54 | $3.09 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
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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