How far is Washington Heights, NY from Gouverneur, NY?

The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Gouverneur, NY is about 322.9 miles (519.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
322.86 mi
06h 39m
Flight
253.11 mi
407.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.11 mi
Kilometers
407.34 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.86 mi
Kilometers
519.59 km
Drive Time
06h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gouverneur
Fri, Oct 16, 4:48 AM EDT
Return by in Washington Heights
Fri, Oct 16, 11:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington Heights
2026-10-15T22:09
Arrive Gouverneur
Fri, Oct 16, 4:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:40 PM to 2:10 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington Heights
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Charlton
NY

Town in New York

From Washington Heights
161.1 mi
03h 19m
To Gouverneur
161.8 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
56°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Gouverneur.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    585 ft · 26 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 179th Street

    533 ft · 20 sec · West 179th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey

    1542 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    2310 ft · 44 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    63 mi · 1 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville

    1841 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2226 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Ann Street

    1740 ft · 36 sec · South Ann Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Monroe Street

    9.7 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Street

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 28

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 28

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 28

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28

  29. 29

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 8

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 8

  31. 31

    Turn right onto State Highway 28

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 28

  32. 32

    Turn right onto State Highway 12

    11.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 12

  33. 33

    Continue on Erwin Parkway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway

  34. 34

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12

  35. 35

    Continue on Bea Luck Road

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Ross Road

    2675 ft · 1 min · Ross Road

  37. 37

    Continue on East State Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East State Street

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 812

    8.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 812

  39. 39

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Indian River Road

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Indian River Road

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 3

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 3

  42. 42

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  43. 43

    Continue on State Street

    2079 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  44. 44

    Continue on State Highway 812

    1770 ft · 38 sec · State Highway 812

  45. 45

    Continue on State Highway 812

    7.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 812

  46. 46

    Continue on Balmat-Fowler Road

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Balmat-Fowler Road

  47. 47

    Turn left onto State Highway 58

    5.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58

  48. 48

    Continue on William Street

    2895 ft · 41 sec · William Street

  49. 49

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1752 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
50 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
118 mi · 36%
New York State Thruway
63 mi · 19%
Bea Luck Road
19.6 mi · 6%
State Highway 812
16.7 mi · 5%
Indian River Road
16.1 mi · 5%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 39m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.8 mi
253.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
03h 19m from Washington Heights
Leave By
10:40 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Washington Heights and Sunny near Gouverneur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Gouverneur?

The road trip is about 322.9 miles (519.6 km) and usually takes 06h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.1 miles from Washington Heights and 161.8 miles from Gouverneur.

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

The direct path is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.66 one way or $101.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington Heights and Sunny near Gouverneur.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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 Charlton and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Amsterdam City Hall

Amsterdam , NY
61 Church St, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Rating 4.1/5 20 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charlton.

RAIL

Schenectady

13 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

20 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

21 mi away
26 Station Lane
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

22 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Gouverneur. Straight-line distance: 253.11 mi (407.34 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a place in New York, United States.

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

Town in New York, USA

Population3,644
Coordinates44.3367300, -75.4629900
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Heights (-73.93541, 40.8501)
End: Gouverneur (-75.46299, 44.33673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 520 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.39 gal
43.13 L · about $50.66
Round trip
$101.33
22.78 gal · 86.26 L
Estimated CO2
101.2 kg one way
Round trip: 202.4 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $50.66 $101.33
Mid-grade $4.98 $56.74 $113.49
Premium $5.38 $61.30 $122.60
Diesel $6.51 $74.14 $148.28

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington Heights and Gouverneur. The current time is 22:09:04.

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.