How far is Washington Heights, NY from Blooming Grove, NY?

The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Blooming Grove, NY is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
50.01 mi
01h 09m
Flight
40.93 mi
65.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.93 mi
Kilometers
65.87 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.01 mi
Kilometers
80.49 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blooming Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 9:55 PM EDT
Return by in Washington Heights
Thu, Oct 15, 11:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington Heights
2026-10-15T20:46
Arrive Blooming Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 9:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington Heights
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Hillburn
NY

City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America

From Washington Heights
25 mi
00h 34m
To Blooming Grove
25 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
60°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and Blooming Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Blooming Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    585 ft · 26 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 179th Street

    533 ft · 20 sec · West 179th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey

    1542 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    2310 ft · 44 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    14.3 mi · 16 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    46 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton

    2294 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 208: Monroe, Washingtonville

    2015 ft · 57 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 208 North: Washingtonville

    551 ft · 17 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    4 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Round Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Round Hill Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 94

    2088 ft · 45 sec · Route 94

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Tuthill Road

    916 ft · 40 sec · Tuthill Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuthill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and Blooming Grove.

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
29 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 30%
I 87 North
14.3 mi · 29%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 14%
NY 17 West
3.47 mi · 7%
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
1.66 mi · 3%
US 6
1.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

14.3 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillburn
00h 34m from Washington Heights
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Washington Heights and Sunny near Blooming Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Blooming Grove?

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Hillburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Washington Heights and 25 miles from Blooming Grove.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.83 one way or $15.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington Heights and Sunny near Blooming Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Hillburn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hillburn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillburn.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

25 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

31 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

43 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Blooming Grove. Straight-line distance: 40.93 mi (65.87 km).

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#1 Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8501000, -73.9354100
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Blooming Grove

#2 Blooming Grove

City in Orange County, New York, United States of America

Population17,464
Coordinates41.4092600, -74.1951500
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Heights (-73.93541, 40.8501)
End: Blooming Grove (-74.19515, 41.40926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.68 L · about $7.83
Round trip
$15.66
3.52 gal · 13.36 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $7.83 $15.66
Mid-grade $4.98 $8.77 $17.54
Premium $5.38 $9.47 $18.94
Diesel $6.51 $11.46 $22.91

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington Heights and Blooming Grove. The current time is 20:46:15.

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.