How far is Port Richmond, NY from Washington Heights, NY?

The driving distance from Port Richmond, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.15 mi
00h 45m
Flight
18.32 mi
29.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.32 mi
Kilometers
29.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.15 mi
Kilometers
43.7 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington Heights
Mon, Nov 9, 1:12 PM EST
Return by in Port Richmond
Mon, Nov 9, 1:58 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Richmond
2026-11-09T12:27
Arrive Washington Heights
Mon, Nov 9, 1:12 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EST

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New York City
NY

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

From Port Richmond
12.2 mi
00h 22m
To Washington Heights
15 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Port Richmond Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
44°F
Overnight
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Clear

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 12:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 1:00 AM EST
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Richmond and Washington Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Port Richmond Avenue

    1417 ft · 48 sec · Port Richmond Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hooker Place

    1100 ft · 52 sec · Hooker Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Trantor Place

    70 m · 13 sec · Trantor Place

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward NY 440 North: Bayonne Bridge

    711 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Bayonne Bridge

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Bayonne Bridge

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Port Jersey Boulevard

    2225 ft · 27 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel

    2028 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  10. 10

    Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    569 ft · 27 sec · Jersey Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct

    125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

    1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  14. 14

    Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level

    1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level

  15. 15

    Continue on Pulaski Skyway

    124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

    128 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 76th Street

    1825 ft · 59 sec · 76th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    3087 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    694 ft · 16 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    4 mi · 7 min · Bergen Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  27. 27

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

    571 ft · 14 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on West 178th Street

    1317 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Broadway

    855 ft · 35 sec · Broadway

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Richmond 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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
110.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tonnelle Avenue
5.13 mi · 19%
Bayonne Bridge
4.63 mi · 17%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.35 mi · 16%
Bergen Boulevard
3.98 mi · 15%
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
1.18 mi · 4%
NJ 139 Lower Level
0.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bayonne Bridge

Continue on Bayonne Bridge

4.63 mi · 00h 07m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New York City
00h 22m from Port Richmond
Leave By
7:00 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Port Richmond and Mostly Clear near Washington Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Richmond to Washington Heights?

The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Port Richmond and 15 miles from Washington Heights.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Port Richmond and Mostly Clear near Washington Heights.

Stop Ideas Near New York City

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 New York City and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 3.7 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 5.8 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 3.7 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 New York City.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

16 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Richmond and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 18.32 mi (29.48 km).

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#1 Port Richmond

Port Richmond is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6331600, -74.1365300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
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#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: Port Richmond Avenue (-74.136654, 40.633234)
End: West 181st Street (-73.935446, 40.850053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.63 L · about $4.09
Round trip
$8.18
1.92 gal · 7.26 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.26 $4.09 $8.18
Mid-grade $4.82 $4.63 $9.25
Premium $5.22 $5.01 $10.01
Diesel $6.44 $6.18 $12.36

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Richmond and Washington Heights. The current time is 12:27:14.

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.