How far is Washington Heights, NY from Dongan Hills, NY?

The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Dongan Hills, NY is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
23.36 mi
00h 48m
Flight
19.95 mi
32.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.95 mi
Kilometers
32.1 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.36 mi
Kilometers
37.59 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dongan Hills
Sat, Nov 7, 9:28 AM EST
Return by in Washington Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 10:16 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington Heights
2026-11-07T08:39
Arrive Dongan Hills
Sat, Nov 7, 9:28 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:54 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
New York City
NY

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

From Washington Heights
11.7 mi
00h 24m
To Dongan Hills
11.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 17 mph W
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 5:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and Dongan Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Dongan Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    1175 ft · 54 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 177th Street

    1150 ft · 43 sec · West 177th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, Riverside Drive

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown, Riverside Drive

    1876 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Side Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Side Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on 11th Avenue

    2078 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on West Street

    2.3 mi · 7 min · West Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Gowanus Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    1005 ft · 17 sec · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Gowanus Expressway

    3210 ft · 49 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1954 ft · 37 sec · Staten Island Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Narrows Road West, Fingerboard Road

    1097 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fingerboard Road

    1605 ft · 1 min · Fingerboard Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hylan Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Hylan Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Seaview Avenue

    1336 ft · 1 min · Seaview Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hancock Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Hancock Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hancock Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and Dongan Hills.

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gowanus Expressway
5.27 mi · 23%
Henry Hudson Parkway
4.69 mi · 20%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.55 mi · 11%
West Street
2.3 mi · 10%
Hylan Boulevard
1.78 mi · 8%
12th Avenue
1.77 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Henry Hudson Parkway

Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

4.69 mi · 00h 07m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New York City
00h 24m from Washington Heights
Leave By
4:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Washington Heights and Mostly Clear near Dongan Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Dongan Hills?

The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Washington Heights and 11.7 miles from Dongan Hills.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 4:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Washington Heights and Mostly Clear near Dongan Hills.

Stop Ideas Near New York City

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New York City and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 1.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 0.8 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 1.2 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New York City.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

4 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

16 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Dongan Hills. Straight-line distance: 19.95 mi (32.1 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 Dongan Hills

Dongan Hills is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5884400, -74.0962500
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Heights (-73.93541, 40.8501)
End: Dongan Hills (-74.09625, 40.58844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.12 L · about $3.53
Round trip
$7.07
1.64 gal · 6.24 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $3.53 $7.07
Mid-grade $4.87 $3.99 $7.99
Premium $5.27 $4.32 $8.64
Diesel $6.47 $5.31 $10.61

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington Heights and Dongan Hills. The current time is 08:39:32.

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.