How far is Orangeburg, NY from Washington Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Orangeburg, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in Westchester 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 Orangeburg and Washington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orangeburg and Washington Heights.
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Start on Orangeburg Road
1213 ft · 29 sec · Orangeburg Road
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Turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Take the ramp sharp left toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
1269 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
13.7 mi · 19 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
1720 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Wadsworth Avenue
821 ft · 36 sec · Wadsworth Avenue
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Turn left onto West 181st Street
47 m · 4 sec · West 181st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 181st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orangeburg 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.
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
13.7 mi · 00h 19m
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 Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg to Washington Heights?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Yonkers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Orangeburg and 8.9 miles from Washington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orangeburg and Sunny near Washington Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Yonkers
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Yonkers City Hall
Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yonkers.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orangeburg and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 13.59 mi (21.87 km).
#1 Orangeburg
Orangeburg is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0464900, -73.9495800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.01 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
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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