How far is Mott Haven, NY from Washington Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Mott Haven, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New York County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mott Haven and Washington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mott Haven and Washington Heights.
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Start on Willis Avenue
758 ft · 35 sec · Willis Avenue
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Turn right onto East 135th Street
107 m · 12 sec · East 135th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 87 North: Major Deegan Expressway, Albany
526 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, US 1 South, I 95 North, US 1 North: George Washington Bridge, Trenton, New Haven, Exit 7N-S
2141 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Trenton
1940 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway
120 m · 6 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
3096 ft · 56 sec · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A
1121 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto West 181st Street
1595 ft · 1 min · West 181st Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1 m · 1 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 Mott Haven 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.
Major Deegan Expressway
Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
2.15 mi · 00h 03m
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 Mott Haven 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 Mott Haven to Washington Heights?
The road trip is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 2.2 miles from Mott Haven and 2.2 miles from Washington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.71 one way or $1.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers around Mott Haven and Sunny near Washington Heights.
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
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Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mott Haven and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 2.91 mi (4.69 km).
#1 Mott Haven
Mott Haven is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8089900, -73.9229100 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.71 | $1.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $0.80 | $1.59 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $0.86 | $1.72 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $1.04 | $2.08 |
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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