How far is Rego Park, NY from Washington Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Rego Park, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 14 miles (22.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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 29m.
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 fourth most populous borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rego Park and Washington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rego Park and Washington Heights.
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Start on Queens Boulevard
1962 ft · 1 min · Queens Boulevard
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Turn left onto Jewel Avenue
3053 ft · 2 min · Jewel Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward Grand Central Parkway West
1314 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway West, RFK Bridge
1547 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Central Parkway
2206 ft · 38 sec · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A East, I 678 East: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Citi Field Billie Jean King Tennis Center
816 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 25A East, I 678 East: Northern Boulevard, Whitestone Expressway
85 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 25A East, I 678: Northern Boulevard, Whitestone Expressway
922 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Whitestone Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
1505 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87: Queens, Albany, Major Deegan Expressway
699 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Amsterdam Avenue
1014 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Bridge
2123 ft · 1 min · Washington Bridge
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Continue on West 181st Street
1290 ft · 44 sec · West 181st Street
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Turn right onto Wadsworth Avenue
72 m · 14 sec · Wadsworth Avenue
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Turn left onto West 182nd Street
84 m · 24 sec · West 182nd Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
70 m · 4 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 Rego Park 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
4.16 mi · 00h 05m
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 Rego Park 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 Rego Park to Washington Heights?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Rego Park and 6.6 miles from Washington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rego Park and Sunny near Washington Heights.
Stop Ideas Near The Bronx
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Bronx.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rego Park and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 9.58 mi (15.41 km).
#1 Rego Park
Rego Park is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7264900, -73.8526400 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
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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