How far is Washington Heights, NY from Park Slope, NY?
The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Park Slope, NY is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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 33m.
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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.
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and Park Slope.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Park Slope.
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Start on Broadway
1175 ft · 54 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 177th Street
1150 ft · 43 sec · West 177th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, Riverside Drive
1249 ft · 30 sec
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Turn slight right onto NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown, Riverside Drive
1876 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Continue on West Side Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · West Side Highway
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Continue on 12th Avenue
1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue
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Continue on 11th Avenue
2078 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue
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Continue on West Street
2.3 mi · 7 min · West Street
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Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
2.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hamilton Avenue
126 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Hamilton Avenue
622 ft · 20 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
80 m · 11 sec · Clinton Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
138 m · 19 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Garnet Street
627 ft · 37 sec · Garnet Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Smith Street
73 m · 12 sec · Smith Street
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Turn right onto 9th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 9th Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
80 m · 16 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
31 m · 4 sec · 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and Park Slope.
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.
Henry Hudson Parkway
Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
4.69 mi · 00h 07m
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 Park Slope.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Park Slope?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Washington Heights and 7.3 miles from Park Slope.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.31 one way or $4.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington Heights and Sunny near Park Slope.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhattan.
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Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Park Slope. Straight-line distance: 12.71 mi (20.46 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 Park Slope
Park Slope is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6701000, -73.9859700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park Slope (-73.98597, 40.6701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.31 | $4.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $3.38 | $6.77 |
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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