How far is Washington Heights, NY from Lancaster, NY?
The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Lancaster, NY is about 367.6 miles (591.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281.7 miles (453.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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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 07h 33m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Broome County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and Lancaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Lancaster.
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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 left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1884 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight right
58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
38.6 mi · 45 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
2012 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
666 ft · 10 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
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Continue on Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Genesee Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Genesee Street
30 m · 1 sec · Genesee Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Genesee Street
7.5 mi · 11 min · Genesee Street
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Continue on State Highway 63
1.1 km · 55 sec · State Highway 63
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Continue on Big Tree Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on Ellicott Street Road
3 mi · 5 min · Ellicott Street Road
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Turn left onto Telephone Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Telephone Road
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Continue on Broadway Road
13.9 mi · 20 min · Broadway Road
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Continue on Broadway Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
9.1 mi · 15 min · Broadway Street
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Turn right
14 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and Lancaster.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 86
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Washington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Lancaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Lancaster?
The road trip is about 367.6 miles (591.6 km) and usually takes 07h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Endwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.2 miles from Washington Heights and 184.4 miles from Lancaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281.7 miles (453.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.69 one way or $115.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Lancaster.
Stop Ideas Near Endwell
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 Endwell.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 281.74 mi (453.41 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 Lancaster
Town in Erie County, New York
| Population | 10,064 |
| Coordinates | 42.9006100, -78.6703100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lancaster (-78.67031, 42.90061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 592 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
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 | $57.69 | $115.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $64.62 | $129.23 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $69.80 | $139.61 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $84.42 | $168.84 |
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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