How far is Washington Heights, NY from Hell's Kitchen, NY?
The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Hell's Kitchen, NY is about 7.5 miles (12 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and Hell's Kitchen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Hell's Kitchen.
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Start on Broadway
1175 ft · 54 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 177th Street
1150 ft · 43 sec · West 177th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, Riverside Drive
1249 ft · 30 sec
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Turn slight right onto NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown, Riverside Drive
1876 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Continue on West Side Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · West Side Highway
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Continue on 12th Avenue
158 m · 21 sec · 12th Avenue
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Turn left onto West 54th Street
2525 ft · 1 min · West 54th Street
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Turn right onto 9th Avenue
783 ft · 21 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto West 51st Street
734 ft · 32 sec · West 51st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 51st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and Hell's Kitchen.
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.
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.
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 Hell's Kitchen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Hell's Kitchen?
The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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 3.7 miles from Washington Heights and 3.7 miles from Hell's Kitchen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.16 one way or $2.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington Heights and Sunny near Hell's Kitchen.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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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 Hell's Kitchen. Straight-line distance: 6.56 mi (10.56 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 Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7649600, -73.9909000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hell's Kitchen (-73.9909, 40.76496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $1.16 | $2.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.30 | $2.59 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $1.69 | $3.38 |
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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