How far is Washington Heights, NY from Mott Haven, NY?
The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Mott Haven, NY is about 3.7 miles (6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New York County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and Mott Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Mott Haven.
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Start on Broadway
1.3 mi · 4 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto West 155th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 155th Street
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Continue on Macombs Dam Bridge
868 ft · 35 sec · Macombs Dam Bridge
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Take the ramp right toward I 87 South: Major Deegan Expressway, Triborough Bridge, Queens
78 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: Major Deegan Expressway, RFK Bridge, Queens
649 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward East 138th Street, Madison Avenue Bridge
138 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Exterior Street
81 m · 11 sec · Exterior Street
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Turn left onto East 138th Street
2957 ft · 2 min · East 138th Street
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Turn right onto Willis Avenue
13 m · 1 sec · Willis Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Willis Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and Mott Haven.
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.
Broadway
Start on Broadway
1.34 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Washington Heights and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers near Mott Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Mott Haven?
The road trip is about 3.7 miles (6 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Washington Heights and 1.9 miles from Mott Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.58 one way or $1.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington Heights and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers near Mott Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Inwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Mott Haven. Straight-line distance: 2.91 mi (4.69 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 Mott Haven
Mott Haven is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8089900, -73.9229100 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mott Haven (-73.92291, 40.80899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $0.58 | $1.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $0.65 | $1.30 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $0.70 | $1.40 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $0.85 | $1.69 |
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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