How far is Spuyten Duyvil, NY from Washington Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Spuyten Duyvil, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 4.3 miles (7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New York County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spuyten Duyvil and Washington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spuyten Duyvil and Washington Heights.
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Start on Henry Hudson Parkway
594 ft · 13 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward West 232nd Street
85 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Henry Hudson Parkway East
586 ft · 25 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway East
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Turn left onto West 232nd Street
33 m · 10 sec · West 232nd Street
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Turn left onto Henry Hudson Parkway West
127 m · 14 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway West
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Take the ramp straight toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway South, Manhattan
87 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward New York-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
771 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Dyckman Street
1277 ft · 59 sec · Dyckman Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Seaman Avenue
69 m · 18 sec · Seaman Avenue
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
30 m · 2 sec · Riverside Drive
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Turn slight right
41 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 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 Spuyten Duyvil 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.
Henry Hudson Parkway
Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
1.15 mi · 00h 02m
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 Spuyten Duyvil 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 Spuyten Duyvil to Washington Heights?
The road trip is about 4.3 miles (7 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from Spuyten Duyvil and 2.7 miles from Washington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.67 one way or $1.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spuyten Duyvil and Sunny near Washington Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Inwood
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 Inwood.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spuyten Duyvil and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 2.35 mi (3.78 km).
#1 Spuyten Duyvil
Spuyten Duyvil is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8812100, -73.9173600 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| 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: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.67 | $1.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $0.75 | $1.49 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $0.81 | $1.61 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $0.98 | $1.95 |
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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