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

The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Malone, NY is about 330.5 miles (531.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.9 miles (445.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
330.48 mi
06h 58m
Flight
276.87 mi
445.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.87 mi
Kilometers
445.58 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.48 mi
Kilometers
531.86 km
Drive Time
06h 58m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Malone
Fri, Oct 16, 3:41 AM EDT
Return by in Washington Heights
Fri, Oct 16, 10:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington Heights
2026-10-15T20:42
Arrive Malone
Fri, Oct 16, 3:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:58 PM to 2:28 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington Heights
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Malta
NY

Town in Saratoga County, New York, United States

From Washington Heights
164.8 mi
03h 29m
To Malone
165.6 mi
03h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
36°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    559 ft · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1863 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs

    1472 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

    1.3 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    97.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Adirondack Northway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley

    1346 ft · 31 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto US Highway 9

    2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 9

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73

    11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 9N

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73

    7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73

  31. 31

    Continue on Cascade Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Cascade Road

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto Old Military Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Military Road

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Saranac-Placid Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Saranac-Placid Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Lake Flower Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lake Flower Avenue

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street

    1370 ft · 42 sec · River Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2254 ft · 51 sec · Church Street

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomingdale Avenue

    150 m · 12 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    2778 ft · 49 sec · Broadway Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Lake Colby Drive

    3 mi · 4 min · Lake Colby Drive

  40. 40

    Continue on Harrietstown Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Harrietstown Road

  41. 41

    Continue on State Highway 86

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 86

  42. 42

    Continue on Easy Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Easy Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Adirondack Trail

    31 mi · 43 min · Adirondack Trail

  44. 44

    Continue on Finney Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Finney Boulevard

  45. 45

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1545 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
46 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
113 mi · 34%
Adirondack Northway
97.7 mi · 30%
Adirondack Trail
31 mi · 9%
State Highway 73
18.7 mi · 6%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 5%
I 787
9.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

112 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.6 mi
276.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malta
03h 29m from Washington Heights
Leave By
10:04 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Washington Heights and Mostly Cloudy near Malone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 330.5 miles (531.9 km) and usually takes 06h 58m 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?

Malta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.8 miles from Washington Heights and 165.6 miles from Malone.

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

The direct path is about 276.9 miles (445.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 $51.86 one way or $103.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Malta

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 Malta and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Schenectady City Hall
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Schenectady City Hall

Schenectady , NY
105 Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.7/5 18 reviews City government office
Saratoga Springs Traffic Court
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

Saratoga Springs Traffic Court

Saratoga Springs , NY
474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Malta.

BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

12 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

12 mi away
26 Station Lane
RAIL

Schenectady

21 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

34 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Malone. Straight-line distance: 276.87 mi (445.58 km).

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#1 Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8501000, -73.9354100
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Malone

#2 Malone

Town in New York, United States

Population14,103
Coordinates44.8486600, -74.2949000
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Heights (-73.93541, 40.8501)
End: Malone (-74.2949, 44.84866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 532 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.66 gal
44.14 L · about $51.86
Round trip
$103.73
23.32 gal · 88.28 L
Estimated CO2
103.6 kg one way
Round trip: 207.2 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $51.86 $103.73
Mid-grade $4.98 $58.09 $116.18
Premium $5.38 $62.75 $125.51
Diesel $6.51 $75.89 $151.79

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington Heights and Malone. The current time is 20:42:51.

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.