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

The driving distance from Newfield, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 232.3 miles (373.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
232.34 mi
04h 07m
Flight
172.42 mi
277.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.42 mi
Kilometers
277.48 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.34 mi
Kilometers
373.92 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington Heights
Fri, Nov 6, 4:19 PM EST
Return by in Newfield
Fri, Nov 6, 8:26 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newfield
2026-11-06T12:12
Arrive Washington Heights
Fri, Nov 6, 4:19 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:46 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newfield
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Newfield
115.9 mi
02h 03m
To Washington Heights
116.4 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
68°F
Today

Heavy Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    32 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Elmira Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Elmira Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Elmira Road

    2128 ft · 59 sec · Elmira Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Spencer Street

    37 m · 4 sec · West Spencer Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto West Spencer Street

    1268 ft · 35 sec · West Spencer Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Cayuga Street

    1464 ft · 47 sec · South Cayuga Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Green Street

    1485 ft · 36 sec · East Green Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Slaterville Road

    11.1 mi · 17 min · Slaterville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 79

    15.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 79

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1 km · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit left toward I 81 South

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  34. 34

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    2392 ft · 45 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street

    571 ft · 14 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on West 178th Street

    1317 ft · 43 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Broadway

    855 ft · 35 sec · Broadway

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 34%
I 81 South
73.8 mi · 32%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 10%
State Highway 79
15.2 mi · 7%
Slaterville Road
11.1 mi · 5%
Elmira Road
6.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.9 mi
172.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 03m from Newfield
Leave By
8:46 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Newfield and Heavy Rain near Washington Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newfield to Washington Heights?

The road trip is about 232.3 miles (373.9 km) and usually takes 04h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.9 miles from Newfield and 116.4 miles from Washington Heights.

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

The direct path is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.34 one way or $70.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Newfield and Heavy Rain near Washington Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tusten, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newfield and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 172.42 mi (277.48 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Newfield

Town in southern upstate New York

Population4,922
Coordinates42.3620200, -76.5907800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Washington Heights

Located in the northern portion of the New York County borough of Manhattan, this residential neighborhood is situated on a high ridge between the Hudson and Harlem rivers.

Population0
Coordinates40.8501000, -73.9354100
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-76.590786, 42.362025)
End: West 181st Street (-73.935446, 40.850053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.2 gal
31.04 L · about $35.34
Round trip
$70.68
16.4 gal · 62.08 L
Estimated CO2
72.9 kg one way
Round trip: 145.7 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $35.34 $70.68
Mid-grade $4.87 $39.94 $79.88
Premium $5.27 $43.20 $86.40
Diesel $6.47 $53.05 $106.11

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Newfield and Washington Heights. The current time is 12:12:31.

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.