How far is Newburgh, NY from Washington Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Newburgh, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 56 miles (90.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newburgh and Washington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newburgh and Washington Heights.
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Start on 2nd Street
1118 ft · 51 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Reverend Martin Luther King Street
138 m · 12 sec · Reverend Martin Luther King Street
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Continue on South Water Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Water Street
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Continue on River Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Take the ramp slight left
123 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
531 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto United States Route 9W
14 mi · 20 min · United States Route 9W
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Take the exit slight right
1128 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
35.1 mi · 45 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Merge slight left
2776 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
2392 ft · 45 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
571 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on West 178th Street
1317 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway
855 ft · 35 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 Newburgh and Washington Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
35.1 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Newburgh 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 Newburgh to Washington Heights?
The road trip is about 56 miles (90.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Ivy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Newburgh and 28.1 miles from Washington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.81 one way or $17.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newburgh and Sunny near Washington Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Ivy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Ivy.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newburgh and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 45.31 mi (72.92 km).
#1 Newburgh
City in New York
| Population | 31,524 |
| Coordinates | 41.5034300, -74.0104200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $8.81 | $17.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $9.86 | $19.73 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $10.66 | $21.31 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $12.89 | $25.78 |
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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