How far is Washington Heights, NY from Deer Park, NY?
The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Deer Park, NY is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and Deer Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Deer Park.
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Start on Broadway
92 m · 21 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto West 180th Street
89 m · 17 sec · West 180th Street
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Turn left onto Wadsworth Avenue
89 m · 12 sec · Wadsworth Avenue
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Turn right onto West 181st Street
1290 ft · 42 sec · West 181st Street
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Continue on Washington Bridge
2042 ft · 1 min · Washington Bridge
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New England, Eastern Long Island
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
810 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
1448 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
24.2 mi · 33 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 231: Northport, Babylon
934 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto South Service Road
82 m · 11 sec · South Service Road
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Turn right onto Deer Park Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Deer Park Avenue
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Continue on Deer Park Avenue
1091 ft · 26 sec · Deer Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Deer Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and Deer Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
24.2 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Heavy Rain leaving Washington Heights and Rain near Deer Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Deer Park?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Searingtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Washington Heights and 20.4 miles from Deer Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Heavy Rain around Washington Heights and Rain near Deer Park.
Stop Ideas Near Searingtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
City Hall Wedding photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Searingtown.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Deer Park. Straight-line distance: 32.28 mi (51.95 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 Deer Park
Deer Park is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7617700, -73.3292900 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Deer Park (-73.32929, 40.76177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $4.31 | $6.21 | $12.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $7.01 | $14.03 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $7.59 | $15.17 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
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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