How far is Washington Heights, NY from Cypress Hills, NY?
The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Cypress Hills, NY is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and Cypress Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Cypress Hills.
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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
2.6 mi · 4 min · Harlem River Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278 Toll: Robert F Kennedy Bridge, Bruckner Expressway, Grand Central Parkway
1935 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1871 ft · 40 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Queens, Airports, Citi Field
2667 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1.5 mi · 3 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Continue on Grand Central Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.3 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue
622 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue
104 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto 69th Street
1.6 mi · 5 min · 69th Street
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1777 ft · 38 sec · Grand Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Flushing Avenue
892 ft · 21 sec · Flushing Avenue
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Turn left onto Fresh Pond Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Fresh Pond Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
27 m · 4 sec · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn right onto 61st Street
1464 ft · 1 min · 61st Street
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Turn right onto Cooper Avenue
1485 ft · 41 sec · Cooper Avenue
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Turn left onto Cypress Avenue
2140 ft · 1 min · Cypress Avenue
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Turn right onto Vermont Place
58 m · 11 sec · Vermont Place
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Take the ramp left toward JR West: Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
155 m · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
80 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
119 m · 14 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto Fulton Street
1823 ft · 56 sec · Fulton Street
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Turn right onto Hendrix Street
553 ft · 28 sec · Hendrix Street
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
79 m · 11 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Siclen Avenue
58 m · 8 sec · Van Siclen Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Van Siclen Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and Cypress Hills.
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.
Harlem River Drive
Merge slight right onto Harlem River Drive
2.58 mi · 00h 04m
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 Washington Heights and Sunny near Cypress Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Cypress Hills?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 7.5 miles from Washington Heights and 7.5 miles from Cypress Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.36 one way or $4.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington Heights and Sunny near Cypress Hills.
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 LOBBY
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 Cypress Hills. Straight-line distance: 12.18 mi (19.6 km).
#1 Washington Heights
Washington Heights is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8501000, -73.9354100 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cypress Hills
Cypress Hills is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6770500, -73.8912500 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cypress Hills (-73.89125, 40.67705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.36 | $4.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
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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