How far is Poughkeepsie, NY from Washington Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Poughkeepsie, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poughkeepsie and Washington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poughkeepsie and Washington Heights.
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Start on Reservoir Square
15 m · 2 sec · Reservoir Square
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Exit the rotary onto South Clinton Street
564 ft · 22 sec · South Clinton Street
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Turn left onto Little Smith Street
83 m · 12 sec · Little Smith Street
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Turn slight right
34 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto Mill Street
2152 ft · 38 sec · Mill Street
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Turn straight onto East-West Arterial
642 ft · 9 sec · East-West Arterial
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Continue on Columbus Drive
1174 ft · 18 sec · Columbus Drive
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Continue on Church Street
1082 ft · 25 sec · Church Street
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Take the exit right toward US 9: Hyde Park, Wappingers Falls
603 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight right
7 m · 1 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward US 44 West, NY 55 West, US 9 South: Wappingers Falls
156 m · 23 sec
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Merge slight right
30.1 mi · 40 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle
61 m · 3 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Peekskill
828 ft · 11 sec
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 23 min
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Turn straight onto New York City
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp straight toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
759 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
15.5 mi · 21 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Mosholu Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Mosholu Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1328 ft · 32 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 West Fordham Road, University Heights Bridge
730 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto West Fordham Road
116 m · 15 sec · West Fordham Road
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Continue on University Heights Bridge
555 ft · 21 sec · University Heights Bridge
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Continue on West 207th Street
973 ft · 43 sec · West 207th Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
130 m · 9 sec · 10th Avenue
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Continue on Nagle Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Nagle Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.1 km · 1 min · 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 Poughkeepsie 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.
US 44 West
Merge slight right
30.1 mi · 00h 40m
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 Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie to Washington Heights?
The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Buchanan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Poughkeepsie and 38.6 miles from Washington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.52 one way or $23.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Poughkeepsie and Sunny near Washington Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Buchanan
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 Buchanan.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poughkeepsie and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 58.75 mi (94.55 km).
#1 Poughkeepsie
The county seat of Dutchess County, New York.
| Population | 42,942 |
| Coordinates | 41.7003700, -73.9209700 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $11.52 | $23.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $12.90 | $25.81 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $13.94 | $27.88 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $16.86 | $33.72 |
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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