How far is Washington Heights, NY from New City, NY?
The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to New City, NY is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and New City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and New City.
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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 right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
20.6 mi · 28 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward North Middletown Road, New City, Nanuet
662 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Germonds Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Germonds Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 304
1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 304
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Turn left onto Congers Road
706 ft · 23 sec · Congers Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
18 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and New City.
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.
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
20.6 mi · 00h 28m
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 Sunny near New City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to New City?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Tappan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Washington Heights and 12.4 miles from New City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.91 one way or $7.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington Heights and Sunny near New City.
Stop Ideas Near Tappan
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 Tappan.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Croton–Harmon station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and New City. Straight-line distance: 20.75 mi (33.39 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 New City
Census designated place in New York
| Population | 33,559 |
| Coordinates | 41.1476000, -73.9893100 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: New City (-73.98931, 41.1476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $4.38 | $8.77 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $4.74 | $9.47 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
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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