How far is Washington Heights, NY from Rocky Point, NY?

The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Rocky Point, NY is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.22 mi
01h 32m
Flight
53.22 mi
85.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.22 mi
Kilometers
85.65 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.22 mi
Kilometers
103.36 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rocky Point
Thu, Oct 15, 8:16 PM EDT
Return by in Washington Heights
Thu, Oct 15, 9:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington Heights
2026-10-15T18:43
Arrive Rocky Point
Thu, Oct 15, 8:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington Heights
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Plainview
NY

City in Texas

From Washington Heights
32.1 mi
00h 46m
To Rocky Point
32.2 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Rocky Point.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    92 m · 21 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 180th Street

    89 m · 17 sec · West 180th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wadsworth Avenue

    89 m · 12 sec · Wadsworth Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 181st Street

    1290 ft · 42 sec · West 181st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Bridge

    2042 ft · 1 min · Washington Bridge

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New England, Eastern Long Island

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

    810 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    30.3 mi · 41 min · Long Island Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip

    669 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1153 ft · 23 sec · Express Drive South

  17. 17

    Continue on Express Drive South

    2136 ft · 45 sec · Express Drive South

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Wheeler Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Townline Road

    530 ft · 17 sec · Townline Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard

    1948 ft · 35 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Nesconset Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Nesconset Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Nesconset Highway

    1138 ft · 22 sec · Nesconset Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Route 25A EAST, Mount Sinai, Wading River

    5.2 mi · 9 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    3036 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2051 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
30.3 mi · 47%
Nesconset Highway
7.93 mi · 12%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.08 mi · 9%
Route 25A EAST
5.2 mi · 8%
Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
3.55 mi · 6%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

30.3 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
53.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
00h 46m from Washington Heights
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Washington Heights and Sunny near Rocky Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Rocky Point?

The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Washington Heights and 32.2 miles from Rocky Point.

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

The direct path is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington Heights and Sunny near Rocky Point.

Stop Ideas Near Plainview

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Plainview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainview.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

44 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Rocky Point. Straight-line distance: 53.22 mi (85.65 km).

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#1 Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8501000, -73.9354100
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Rocky Point

#2 Rocky Point

Town in Lake County, Montana, United States

Population14,014
Coordinates40.9526000, -72.9253800
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Heights (-73.93541, 40.8501)
End: Rocky Point (-72.92538, 40.9526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.58 L · about $10.10
Round trip
$20.19
4.54 gal · 17.16 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $10.10 $20.19
Mid-grade $4.98 $11.31 $22.62
Premium $5.38 $12.22 $24.43
Diesel $6.51 $14.78 $29.55

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington Heights and Rocky Point. The current time is 18:43:49.

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.