How far is Washington Heights, NY from New Windsor, NY?

The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to New Windsor, NY is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.92 mi
01h 12m
Flight
43.54 mi
70.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.54 mi
Kilometers
70.07 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.92 mi
Kilometers
86.78 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Windsor
Thu, Oct 15, 9:57 PM EDT
Return by in Washington Heights
Thu, Oct 15, 11:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington Heights
2026-10-15T20:45
Arrive New Windsor
Thu, Oct 15, 9:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington Heights
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mount Ivy
NY

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

From Washington Heights
27 mi
00h 36m
To New Windsor
27 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
59°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and New Windsor.

  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 right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

    37.4 mi · 48 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    528 ft · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary

    14.6 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    1922 ft · 57 sec · Union Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and New Windsor.

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
52.1 mi · 97%
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.94 mi · 2%
Union Avenue
0.36 mi · 1%
I 95 South
0.29 mi · 1%
Broadway
0.11 mi
West 179th Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

37.4 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
43.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Ivy
00h 36m from Washington Heights
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Washington Heights and Sunny near New Windsor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to New Windsor?

The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Mount Ivy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Washington Heights and 27 miles from New Windsor.

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

The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington Heights and Sunny near New Windsor.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Ivy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Ivy, 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 Mount Ivy.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

13 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

30 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

37 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

44 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and New Windsor. Straight-line distance: 43.54 mi (70.07 km).

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#1 Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8501000, -73.9354100
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
New Windsor

#2 New Windsor

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

Population27,475
Coordinates41.4767600, -74.0237500
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Heights (-73.93541, 40.8501)
End: New Windsor (-74.02375, 41.47676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.2 L · about $8.45
Round trip
$16.90
3.8 gal · 14.4 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $8.45 $16.90
Mid-grade $4.98 $9.47 $18.93
Premium $5.38 $10.23 $20.45
Diesel $6.51 $12.37 $24.73

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington Heights and New Windsor. The current time is 20:45:00.

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.