How far is Washington Heights, NY from Northumberland, NY?

The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Northumberland, NY is about 185 miles (297.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
184.95 mi
03h 49m
Flight
158.34 mi
254.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.34 mi
Kilometers
254.83 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.95 mi
Kilometers
297.65 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northumberland
Sat, Nov 7, 7:18 PM EST
Return by in Washington Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 11:07 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington Heights
2026-11-07T15:29
Arrive Northumberland
Sat, Nov 7, 7:18 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington Heights
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Glasco
NY

City in Cloud County, Kansas, United States of America

From Washington Heights
92.4 mi
01h 54m
To Northumberland
92.5 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 17 mph W
Destination
52°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Northumberland.

  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 left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  18. 18

    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

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1863 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs

    1472 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

    1.3 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    22.2 mi · 26 min · Adirondack Northway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9P, NY 29: Saratoga Springs, Schuylerville

    1366 ft · 39 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    1008 ft · 25 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Union Avenue

    2038 ft · 43 sec · Union Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Henning Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Henning Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Route 29

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Route 29

  32. 32

    Continue on Lake Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lake Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Spring Street

    1754 ft · 57 sec · Spring Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    13 m · 1 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
113 mi · 61%
Adirondack Northway
22.2 mi · 12%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 8%
I 787
9.6 mi · 5%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 4%
Route 29
6.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
158.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glasco
01h 54m from Washington Heights
Leave By
9:22 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Washington Heights and Rain Showers near Northumberland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Northumberland?

The road trip is about 185 miles (297.7 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glasco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.4 miles from Washington Heights and 92.5 miles from Northumberland.

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

The direct path is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.03 one way or $56.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Washington Heights and Rain Showers near Northumberland.

Stop Ideas Near Glasco

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

14 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

26 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

38 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

69 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Northumberland. Straight-line distance: 158.34 mi (254.83 km).

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#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.

Population0
Coordinates40.8501000, -73.9354100
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
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#2 Northumberland

Town in the US state of New York

Population5,059
Coordinates43.1273000, -73.5881700
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Heights (-73.93541, 40.8501)
End: Northumberland (-73.58817, 43.1273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.7 L · about $28.03
Round trip
$56.05
13.06 gal · 49.4 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $28.03 $56.05
Mid-grade $4.86 $31.70 $63.41
Premium $5.25 $34.30 $68.60
Diesel $6.46 $42.17 $84.34

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington Heights and Northumberland. The current time is 15:29:08.

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.