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

The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Hamilton, NY is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
215.37 mi
04h 34m
Flight
159.74 mi
257.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.74 mi
Kilometers
257.07 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.37 mi
Kilometers
346.61 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Fri, Nov 6, 8:39 PM EST
Return by in Washington Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 1:14 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington Heights
2026-11-06T16:05
Arrive Hamilton
Fri, Nov 6, 8:39 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:52 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington Heights
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Rockland
NY

Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States

From Washington Heights
107.2 mi
02h 17m
To Hamilton
108.1 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Heavy Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
1 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.3 mi · 16 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    46 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton

    2294 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    105.2 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 8, NY 10: Deposit, Walton

    1978 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Highway 10

    1126 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 10

  25. 25

    Continue on Oak Street

    1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto State Highway 8

    19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8

  27. 27

    Continue on Airport Road

    2256 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 8

    17.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 8

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Street

    8.3 mi · 10 min · West Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    2925 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 12

    10.2 mi · 15 min · State Highway 12

  32. 32

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 12B

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 12B

  34. 34

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on State Route 12B

    4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 12B

  36. 36

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Utica Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 West
106 mi · 49%
State Highway 8
36.8 mi · 17%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 7%
I 87 North
14.3 mi · 7%
State Highway 12
10.2 mi · 5%
West Street
8.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 West

Continue straight

105 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.6 mi
159.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockland
02h 17m from Washington Heights
Leave By
7:52 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Heavy Rain leaving Washington Heights and Patchy Fog near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km) and usually takes 04h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.2 miles from Washington Heights and 108.1 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.6 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.76 one way or $65.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Heavy Rain around Washington Heights and Patchy Fog near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Rockland

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

80 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

85 mi away
41 Main St.
BUS

Scranton, PA

87 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

98 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 159.74 mi (257.07 km).

Photo coming soon

#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 Hamilton

Village in New York, United States

Population4,079
Coordinates42.8270100, -75.5446200
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Heights (-73.93541, 40.8501)
End: Hamilton (-75.54462, 42.82701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.6 gal
28.77 L · about $32.76
Round trip
$65.51
15.2 gal · 57.54 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 135.1 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $32.76 $65.51
Mid-grade $4.87 $37.02 $74.04
Premium $5.27 $40.04 $80.07
Diesel $6.47 $49.17 $98.34

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 Hamilton. The current time is 16:05:32.

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.