How far is Washington Heights, NY from Hillcrest, NY?
The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Hillcrest, NY is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and Hillcrest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Hillcrest.
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Start on Broadway
585 ft · 26 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 179th Street
533 ft · 20 sec · West 179th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey
1542 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Washington Bridge (upper level)
2310 ft · 44 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
951 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North
2317 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City
2600 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nanuet
2339 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto South Pascack Road
929 ft · 30 sec · South Pascack Road
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Turn right onto Forman Road
906 ft · 27 sec · Forman Road
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Take the ramp straight toward Forman Road
16 m · 8 sec · Forman Road
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Turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and Hillcrest.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
10.7 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving Washington Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Hillcrest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Hillcrest?
The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Pearl River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Washington Heights and 12.6 miles from Hillcrest.
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 5.4 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.57 one way or $7.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy around Washington Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Hillcrest.
Stop Ideas Near Pearl River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Yonkers City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pearl River.
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Hillcrest. Straight-line distance: 19.96 mi (32.13 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 Hillcrest
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 7,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.1278700, -74.0409700 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillcrest (-74.04097, 41.12787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.01 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.99 | $7.98 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
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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