How far is Washington Heights, NY from Norfolk, NY?
The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Norfolk, NY is about 345.5 miles (556.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 278.2 miles (447.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Saratoga County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Norfolk.
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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 left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
951 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
1351 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
1863 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
1472 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
71 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Pottersville, Minerva
1346 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Valley Farm Road
1941 ft · 50 sec · Valley Farm Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1157 ft · 33 sec
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Turn slight left onto Olmstedville Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Olmstedville Road
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Continue on County Highway 29
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway 29
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Keep slight right to continue on Donnelly Road
3076 ft · 1 min · Donnelly Road
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Continue on A P Morse Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · A P Morse Highway
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Turn straight onto State Highway 28N
29.6 mi · 42 min · State Highway 28N
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Continue on Newcomb Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Newcomb Road
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Continue on State Highway 28N
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 28N
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Turn right onto Adirondack Trail
2171 ft · 53 sec · Adirondack Trail
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Turn slight left onto Lake Street
1628 ft · 40 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on Adirondack Trail
18.2 mi · 25 min · Adirondack Trail
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Continue on Moody Road
2469 ft · 47 sec · Moody Road
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Continue on Adirondack Trail
1.2 km · 1 min · Adirondack Trail
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Continue on Wawbeek Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Wawbeek Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Street
911 ft · 34 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
86 m · 13 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Lake Street
791 ft · 25 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on Demars Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Demars Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 3
14.8 mi · 20 min · State Route 3
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Turn right onto State Highway 56
31.4 mi · 47 min · State Highway 56
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Continue on Pierrepont Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Pierrepont Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1229 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Market Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Continue on State Highway 56
3.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 56
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Continue on South Main Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2363 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Hepburn Street
45 m · 7 sec · Hepburn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hepburn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and Norfolk.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 87 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
112 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Washington Heights and Sunny near Norfolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 345.5 miles (556.1 km) and usually takes 07h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saratoga Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.7 miles from Washington Heights and 173.8 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 278.2 miles (447.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.22 one way or $108.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington Heights and Sunny near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near Saratoga Springs
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 Saratoga Springs.
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Fort Edward station
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 278.16 mi (447.65 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 Norfolk
Town in New York USA
| Population | 4,397 |
| Coordinates | 44.8008900, -74.9910300 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norfolk (-74.99103, 44.80089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 556 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $54.22 | $108.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $60.73 | $121.46 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $65.61 | $131.21 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $79.34 | $158.69 |
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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