How far is Washington Heights, NY from Plainedge, NY?
The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Plainedge, NY is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and Plainedge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Plainedge.
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Start on Broadway
92 m · 21 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto West 180th Street
89 m · 17 sec · West 180th Street
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Turn left onto Wadsworth Avenue
89 m · 12 sec · Wadsworth Avenue
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Turn right onto West 181st Street
1290 ft · 42 sec · West 181st Street
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Continue on Washington Bridge
2042 ft · 1 min · Washington Bridge
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New England, Eastern Long Island
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
810 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
1448 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
13.4 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 106 South, NY 107 South: Hicksville
1001 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto South Marginal Road
160 m · 18 sec · South Marginal Road
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.3 km · 2 min · North Broadway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Broadway
1357 ft · 27 sec · North Broadway
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Continue on South Broadway
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Broadway
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Continue on Hicksville Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hicksville Road
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Turn right onto Ludwig Lane
11 m · 7 sec · Ludwig Lane
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Turn left onto Hicksville Road
124 m · 18 sec · Hicksville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hicksville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and Plainedge.
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.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
13.4 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving Washington Heights and Rain Showers near Plainedge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Plainedge?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Washington Heights and 16.3 miles from Plainedge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.61 one way or $9.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy around Washington Heights and Rain Showers near Plainedge.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Success
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
New York City Marriage Bureau
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Plainedge. Straight-line distance: 25.35 mi (40.79 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 Plainedge
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 8,817 |
| Coordinates | 40.7173200, -73.4837400 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainedge (-73.48374, 40.71732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.01 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.15 | $10.31 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
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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