How far is Washington Heights, NY from Poughkeepsie, NY?
The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and Poughkeepsie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Poughkeepsie.
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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
29.9 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh
651 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton
1605 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
148 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Danbury
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9W, NY 32: Highland, Newburgh
1110 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue
125 m · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue
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Continue on Route 9W
13.8 mi · 19 min · Route 9W
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Take the exit slight right toward Mid Hudson Bridge
1239 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
2.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto South Clinton Street
90 m · 11 sec · South Clinton Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Reservoir Square
96 m · 9 sec · Reservoir Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reservoir Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and Poughkeepsie.
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.
I 87 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
29.9 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Washington Heights and Sunny near Poughkeepsie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Poughkeepsie?
The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Harriman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Washington Heights and 37.2 miles from Poughkeepsie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.70 one way or $23.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington Heights and Sunny near Poughkeepsie.
Stop Ideas Near Harriman
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 Harriman.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
Poughkeepsie station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Poughkeepsie. Straight-line distance: 58.75 mi (94.55 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 Poughkeepsie
The county seat of Dutchess County, New York.
| Population | 42,942 |
| Coordinates | 41.7003700, -73.9209700 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poughkeepsie (-73.92097, 41.70037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $13.10 | $26.21 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $14.15 | $28.31 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $17.12 | $34.24 |
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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