How far is Washington Heights, NY from New Brighton, NY?
The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to New Brighton, NY is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and New Brighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and New Brighton.
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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 right to continue on US 1 South, US 9 South: Palisades Park
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on Bergen Boulevard
3.2 mi · 5 min · Bergen Boulevard
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Turn straight onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto 76th Street
1825 ft · 54 sec · 76th Street
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Turn left onto Tonnelle Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
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Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
1387 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
1779 ft · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
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Take the exit slight left
72 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
141 m · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct
125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.7 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne
2324 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
1389 ft · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
109 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South
2973 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Morningstar Road, Richmond Terrace
638 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Morningstar Road
90 m · 13 sec · Morningstar Road
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Turn left onto Walker Street
1849 ft · 53 sec · Walker Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Port Richmond Avenue
2845 ft · 2 min · Port Richmond Avenue
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Turn right onto Castleton Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · Castleton Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
879 ft · 27 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Henderson Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · Henderson Avenue
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Turn right onto Cassidy Place
21 m · 3 sec · Cassidy Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cassidy Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and New Brighton.
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.
Tonnelle Avenue
Turn left onto Tonnelle Avenue
5.04 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Heavy Rain leaving Washington Heights and Rain near New Brighton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to New Brighton?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Washington Heights and 14 miles from New Brighton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.27 one way or $8.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Heavy Rain around Washington Heights and Rain near New Brighton.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and New Brighton. Straight-line distance: 16.55 mi (26.64 km).
#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.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8501000, -73.9354100 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Brighton
New Brighton is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6423300, -74.0929200 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Brighton (-74.09292, 40.64233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.31 | $4.27 | $8.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $6.41 | $12.81 |
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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