How far is Morrisania, NY from Washington Heights, NY?

The driving distance from Morrisania, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.53 mi
00h 17m
Flight
2.09 mi
3.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.09 mi
Kilometers
3.36 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.53 mi
Kilometers
4.07 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington Heights
Thu, Oct 15, 8:08 PM EDT
Return by in Morrisania
Thu, Oct 15, 8:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrisania
2026-10-15T19:51
Arrive Washington Heights
Thu, Oct 15, 8:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Morrisania
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Morrisania
1.6 mi
00h 08m
To Washington Heights
0.9 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph N
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Morrisania and Washington Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morrisania and Washington Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Third Avenue

    679 ft · 32 sec · Third Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 168th Street

    1137 ft · 41 sec · East 168th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Webster Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Webster Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 95 South, US 1 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge

    831 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87: Queens, Albany, Major Deegan Expressway

    699 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Amsterdam Avenue

    1014 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Washington Bridge

    2123 ft · 1 min · Washington Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on West 181st Street

    1290 ft · 44 sec · West 181st Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wadsworth Avenue

    72 m · 14 sec · Wadsworth Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 182nd Street

    84 m · 24 sec · West 182nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Broadway

    70 m · 4 sec · Broadway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morrisania and Washington Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
520 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Webster Avenue
0.96 mi · 38%
Cross Bronx Expressway
0.66 mi · 26%
Washington Bridge
0.4 mi · 16%
West 181st Street
0.24 mi · 10%
East 168th Street
0.22 mi · 9%
Amsterdam Avenue
0.19 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Webster Avenue

Turn right onto Webster Avenue

0.96 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
2.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 08m from Morrisania
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Morrisania 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 Morrisania to Washington Heights?

The road trip is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 1.6 miles from Morrisania and 0.9 miles from Washington Heights.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.40 one way or $0.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Morrisania and Sunny near Washington Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 10.6 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrisania and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 2.09 mi (3.36 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Morrisania

Morrisania is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8292700, -73.9065300
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
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#2 Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8501000, -73.9354100
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Avenue (-73.906633, 40.829293)
End: West 181st Street (-73.935446, 40.850053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.09 gal
0.34 L · about $0.40
Round trip
$0.80
0.18 gal · 0.68 L
Estimated CO2
0.8 kg one way
Round trip: 1.6 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $0.40 $0.80
Mid-grade $4.98 $0.45 $0.90
Premium $5.38 $0.48 $0.97
Diesel $6.51 $0.59 $1.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Morrisania and Washington Heights. The current time is 19:51:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.