How far is Washington Heights, NY from New Rochelle, NY?
The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to New Rochelle, NY is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A town in Westchester County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and New Rochelle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and New Rochelle.
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Start on Broadway
1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Nagle Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Nagle Avenue
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Continue on 10th Avenue
130 m · 13 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto West 207th Street
973 ft · 35 sec · West 207th Street
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Continue on University Heights Bridge
555 ft · 21 sec · University Heights Bridge
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Continue on West Fordham Road
157 m · 23 sec · West Fordham Road
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Turn left onto Major Deegan Expressway
769 ft · 21 sec · Major Deegan Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Continue on New York State Thruway
1.4 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Yonkers Avenue, Raceway
145 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
2305 ft · 51 sec · Central Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Yonkers Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Yonkers Avenue
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Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue
2094 ft · 46 sec · Mount Vernon Avenue
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Lincoln Avenue
39 m · 2 sec · East Lincoln Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Lincoln Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto North Avenue
1727 ft · 38 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on North Avenue
853 ft · 21 sec · North Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and New Rochelle.
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.
Major Deegan Expressway
Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
3.55 mi · 00h 05m
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 Rochelle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to New Rochelle?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Wakefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Washington Heights and 6.2 miles from New Rochelle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington Heights and Sunny near New Rochelle.
Stop Ideas Near Wakefield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Yonkers City Hall
Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wakefield.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and New Rochelle. Straight-line distance: 9.05 mi (14.57 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 Rochelle
A city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 80,973 |
| Coordinates | 40.9114900, -73.7823500 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Rochelle (-73.78235, 40.91149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
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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