How far is Washington Heights, NY from Brooklyn Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Brooklyn Heights, NY is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and Brooklyn Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Brooklyn Heights.
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Start on Broadway
92 m · 21 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto West 180th Street
1583 ft · 1 min · West 180th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Amsterdam Avenue
117 m · 17 sec · Amsterdam Avenue
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Take the ramp left
3192 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Harlem River Drive
3 mi · 5 min · Harlem River Drive
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Continue on FDR Drive
7.9 mi · 15 min · FDR Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Civic Center, New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, Pace University
67 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn Bridge
1486 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Ari Halbertam Memorial Ramp
530 ft · 41 sec · Ari Halbertam Memorial Ramp
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Turn right onto Brooklyn Bridge
1 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadman Plaza West
845 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Henry Street
1781 ft · 1 min · Henry Street
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Turn left onto Pierrepont Street
21 m · 3 sec · Pierrepont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pierrepont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and Brooklyn 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.
FDR Drive
Continue on FDR Drive
7.94 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Washington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Brooklyn Heights?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Washington Heights and 7 miles from Brooklyn Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Washington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
City Hall Personnel Office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhattan.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Brooklyn Heights. Straight-line distance: 11.12 mi (17.89 km).
#1 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.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8501000, -73.9354100 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn Heights is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6953800, -73.9937500 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brooklyn Heights (-73.99375, 40.69538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $4.25 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Diesel | $6.43 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
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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