How far is Washington Heights, NY from Rossville, NY?
The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Rossville, NY is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and Rossville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Rossville.
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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
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
1858 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight left
2790 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Goethals Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min · Goethals Bridge
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Continue on Staten Island Expressway
2631 ft · 49 sec · Staten Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 440 South: West Shore Expressway South
2823 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · West Shore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Arthur Kill Road, Huguenot Avenue
1859 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto West Service Road
597 ft · 18 sec · West Service Road
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Turn slight right onto Arthur Kill Road
2000 ft · 60 sec · Arthur Kill Road
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Turn left onto Rossville Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · Rossville Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rossville Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and Rossville.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.4 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Washington Heights and Clear near Rossville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Rossville?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Washington Heights and 16.3 miles from Rossville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Washington Heights and Clear near Rossville.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Rossville. Straight-line distance: 25.02 mi (40.27 km).
#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.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8501000, -73.9354100 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rossville
Rossville is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5556600, -74.2134800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rossville (-74.21348, 40.55566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 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 | $4.26 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $7.41 | $14.81 |
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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