How far is Washington Heights, NY from Clinton Corners, NY?

The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Clinton Corners, NY is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.66 mi
01h 47m
Flight
68.3 mi
109.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.3 mi
Kilometers
109.92 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.66 mi
Kilometers
123.38 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Corners
Sun, Nov 8, 11:08 AM EST
Return by in Washington Heights
Sun, Nov 8, 12:56 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington Heights
2026-11-08T09:20
Arrive Clinton Corners
Sun, Nov 8, 11:08 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington Heights
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shrub Oak
NY

Census designated place

From Washington Heights
38.3 mi
00h 53m
To Clinton Corners
38.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
14 mph W
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 4:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and Clinton Corners.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Clinton Corners.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nagle Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Nagle Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 10th Avenue

    130 m · 13 sec · 10th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 207th Street

    973 ft · 35 sec · West 207th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on University Heights Bridge

    555 ft · 21 sec · University Heights Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on West Fordham Road

    157 m · 23 sec · West Fordham Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    769 ft · 21 sec · Major Deegan Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on New York State Thruway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains

    743 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Central Park Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sprain Brook Parkway North

    907 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway

    11.5 mi · 16 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Taconic State Parkway

    55.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Taconic State Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 117, CR 13: Salt Point, Clinton Corner

    944 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Salt Point Turnpike

    2992 ft · 1 min · Salt Point Turnpike

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Firehouse Lane

    8 m · 1 sec · Firehouse Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Firehouse Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and Clinton Corners.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taconic State Parkway
55.3 mi · 72%
Sprain Brook Parkway
11.5 mi · 15%
Major Deegan Expressway
3.7 mi · 5%
New York State Thruway
2.28 mi · 3%
Central Park Avenue
0.98 mi · 1%
Nagle Avenue
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Taconic State Parkway

Continue on Taconic State Parkway

55.3 mi · 01h 15m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
68.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shrub Oak
00h 53m from Washington Heights
Leave By
2:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Washington Heights and Mostly Cloudy near Clinton Corners.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Clinton Corners?

The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Shrub Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Washington Heights and 38.4 miles from Clinton Corners.

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

The direct path is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.63 one way or $23.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Washington Heights and Mostly Cloudy near Clinton Corners.

Stop Ideas Near Shrub Oak

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shrub Oak, 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 Shrub Oak.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

16 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

43 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

44 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Clinton Corners. Straight-line distance: 68.3 mi (109.92 km).

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#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.

Population0
Coordinates40.8501000, -73.9354100
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
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#2 Clinton Corners

Clinton Corners is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8300900, -73.7623500
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Heights (-73.93541, 40.8501)
End: Clinton Corners (-73.76235, 41.83009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.24 L · about $11.63
Round trip
$23.26
5.42 gal · 20.48 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $11.63 $23.26
Mid-grade $4.86 $13.16 $26.31
Premium $5.25 $14.24 $28.47
Diesel $6.46 $17.50 $35.00

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington Heights and Clinton Corners. The current time is 09:20:25.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.