How far is Morris Heights, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from Morris Heights, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New York County, New York, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morris Heights and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morris Heights and Manhattan.
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Start on West 176th Step Street
39 m · 11 sec · West 176th Step Street
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Turn left onto Popham Avenue
900 ft · 40 sec · Popham Avenue
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Continue on Popham Avenue
46 m · 9 sec · Popham Avenue
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Turn left onto West 174th Street
113 m · 20 sec · West 174th Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
849 ft · 22 sec · University Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Bridge
2156 ft · 1 min · Washington Bridge
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
1434 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Lower Level), Henry Hudson Parkway
548 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight right onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1696 ft · 32 sec · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A
732 ft · 42 sec
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Turn slight left onto NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
2193 ft · 53 sec
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Turn slight right onto NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown, Riverside Drive
1876 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum Of Manhattan, JCC in Manhattan, Lincoln Center, New York Historical Society, New York Institute of Technology
995 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on West 79th Street
1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 86th Street
2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street
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Continue on 86th Street Transverse
1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morris Heights and Manhattan.
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
4.24 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.
Sunny leaving Morris Heights and Sunny near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morris Heights to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Morris Heights and 3.7 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.20 one way or $2.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morris Heights and Sunny near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Inwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morris Heights and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 5.19 mi (8.35 km).
#1 Morris Heights
Morris Heights is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8498200, -73.9198600 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $1.20 | $2.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.35 | $2.69 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.45 | $2.91 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
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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