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

The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Huguenot, NY is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
33.87 mi
00h 51m
Flight
25.52 mi
41.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.52 mi
Kilometers
41.07 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.87 mi
Kilometers
54.51 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huguenot
Sun, Nov 8, 2:28 PM EST
Return by in Washington Heights
Sun, Nov 8, 3:19 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington Heights
2026-11-08T13:36
Arrive Huguenot
Sun, Nov 8, 2:28 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:48 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

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
New York City
NY

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

From Washington Heights
16.9 mi
00h 25m
To Huguenot
17 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
14 mph W
Destination
Huguenot Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
46°F
Overnight
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 4:00 AM EST
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark

    1858 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Goethals Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Goethals Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    2631 ft · 49 sec · Staten Island Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 440 South: West Shore Expressway South

    2823 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · West Shore Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Arthur Kill Road, Huguenot Avenue

    1859 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West Service Road

    597 ft · 18 sec · West Service Road

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto Arthur Kill Road

    994 ft · 39 sec · Arthur Kill Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Veterans Road East

    43 m · 4 sec · Veterans Road East

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Huguenot Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Huguenot Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Huguenot Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
16.8 mi · 49%
West Shore Expressway
4.33 mi · 13%
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
4.23 mi · 12%
New Jersey Turnpike
2.04 mi · 6%
Goethals Bridge
1.58 mi · 5%
Huguenot Avenue
1.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

7.4 mi · 00h 10m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New York City
00h 25m from Washington Heights
Leave By
4:48 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Washington Heights and Mostly Cloudy near Huguenot.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 16.9 miles from Washington Heights and 17 miles from Huguenot.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.08 one way or $10.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Washington Heights and Mostly Cloudy near Huguenot.

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 4.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 6.7 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 2.4 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 6.7 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
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Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
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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 Huguenot. Straight-line distance: 25.52 mi (41.07 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 Huguenot

Huguenot is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5373300, -74.1945900
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Heights (-73.93541, 40.8501)
End: Huguenot (-74.19459, 40.53733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $5.08
Round trip
$10.17
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $5.08 $10.17
Mid-grade $4.83 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $5.23 $6.23 $12.45
Diesel $6.45 $7.67 $15.34

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington Heights and Huguenot. The current time is 13:36:35.

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.