How far is Washington Heights, NY from Hyde Park, NY?
The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Hyde Park, NY is about 179.6 miles (289 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and Hyde Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Hyde Park.
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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
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
14.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
46 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton
2294 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
69.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 206: Roscoe, Walton
556 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Old Route 17
2603 ft · 54 sec · Old Route 17
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Continue on Rockland Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on State Highway 206
4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 206
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Continue on Cat Hollow Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Cat Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 30
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30
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Continue on Bridge Street
1682 ft · 50 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on State Highway 206
9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 206
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Continue on Stockton Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Stockton Avenue
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
742 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Delaware Street
74 m · 7 sec · Delaware Street
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Turn right onto Townsend Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Townsend Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Road
685 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Road
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Continue on West Brook Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Brook Road
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Keep slight right to continue on West Brook Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Brook Road
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Continue on Franklin-Walton Road
9 mi · 12 min · Franklin-Walton Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 357
1521 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 357
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Continue on Main Street
6.1 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 28
41 m · 2 sec · State Highway 28
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 28
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 28
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Turn left onto James F. Lettis Highway
946 ft · 22 sec · James F. Lettis Highway
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Take the ramp right
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 28 North: Colliersville, Cooperstown
1954 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Gersoni Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gersoni Road
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Continue on State Highway 28
7.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 28
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 28
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 28
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and Hyde Park.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
NY 17 West
Continue straight
69.1 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Washington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Hyde Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Hyde Park?
The road trip is about 179.6 miles (289 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
South Fallsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Washington Heights and 90 miles from Hyde Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.20 one way or $56.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Hyde Park.
Stop Ideas Near South Fallsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Fallsburg.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Croton–Harmon station
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Hyde Park. Straight-line distance: 135.76 mi (218.48 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 Hyde Park
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 20,726 |
| Coordinates | 42.6609100, -74.9579300 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hyde Park (-74.95793, 42.66091)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $4.45 | $28.20 | $56.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $31.59 | $63.17 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $34.12 | $68.24 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $41.27 | $82.53 |
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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