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

The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Mayfield, NY is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
182.89 mi
03h 46m
Flight
156.68 mi
252.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.68 mi
Kilometers
252.15 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.89 mi
Kilometers
294.34 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mayfield
Fri, Nov 6, 2:45 PM EST
Return by in Washington Heights
Fri, Nov 6, 6:31 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington Heights
2026-11-06T10:59
Arrive Mayfield
Fri, Nov 6, 2:45 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington Heights
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Lake Katrine
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Washington Heights
91.4 mi
01h 53m
To Mayfield
91.5 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Heavy Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    25.9 mi · 30 min · New York State Thruway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: Amsterdam

    2042 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    112 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 30

    1061 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 30

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Market Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Market Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Perth Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Perth Road

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 30

    4.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 30

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vail Mills Round-a-bout

    33 m · 6 sec · State Highway 30

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto State Highway 30

    1662 ft · 57 sec · State Highway 30

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 30

    3.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30

  30. 30

    Turn right onto School Street

    2 mi · 4 min · School Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  32. 32

    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 Mayfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
118 mi · 64%
New York State Thruway
25.9 mi · 14%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 8%
State Highway 30
8.59 mi · 5%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 4%
School Street
1.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

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

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
156.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Katrine
01h 53m from Washington Heights
Leave By
9:28 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Heavy Rain leaving Washington Heights and Patchy Fog near Mayfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Lake Katrine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.4 miles from Washington Heights and 91.5 miles from Mayfield.

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

The direct path is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.89 one way or $55.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Heavy Rain around Washington Heights and Patchy Fog near Mayfield.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Katrine

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Katrine, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Katrine.

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

8 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

31 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

34 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

76 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Mayfield. Straight-line distance: 156.68 mi (252.15 km).

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#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 Mayfield

Town in Fulton County, New York, United States

Population6,155
Coordinates43.1045200, -74.2648600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Heights (-73.93541, 40.8501)
End: Mayfield (-74.26486, 43.10452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.43 L · about $27.89
Round trip
$55.78
12.9 gal · 48.86 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.32 $27.89 $55.78
Mid-grade $4.88 $31.48 $62.95
Premium $5.28 $34.07 $68.14
Diesel $6.48 $41.78 $83.57

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington Heights and Mayfield. The current time is 10:59:15.

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.