How far is Washington Heights, NY from Rush, NY?

The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Rush, NY is about 316.8 miles (509.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
316.82 mi
06h 38m
Flight
241.54 mi
388.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.54 mi
Kilometers
388.72 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.82 mi
Kilometers
509.87 km
Drive Time
06h 38m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rush
Sun, Apr 19, 3:45 PM EDT
Return by in Washington Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 10:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington Heights
2026-04-19T09:07
Arrive Rush
Sun, Apr 19, 3:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:39 PM to 2:09 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington Heights
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Riverside
NY

City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America

From Washington Heights
158.3 mi
03h 19m
To Rush
158.6 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph N
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Rush.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    585 ft · 26 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 179th Street

    533 ft · 20 sec · West 179th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey

    1542 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    2310 ft · 44 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1884 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    37.4 mi · 44 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland

    789 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

    12 m · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Albany Street

    3055 ft · 1 min · Albany Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    2126 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street

  26. 26

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  27. 27

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  28. 28

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  29. 29

    Continue on East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 48 sec · East Lake Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    7.3 mi · 14 min · East Genesee Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Fulton Street

    815 ft · 13 sec · North Fulton Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Arterial West

    1931 ft · 1 min · Arterial West

  33. 33

    Continue on Chase Street

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  35. 35

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    97 m · 10 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right onto State Route 414

    1557 ft · 29 sec · State Route 414

  38. 38

    Continue on Ridge Road

    66 m · 11 sec · Ridge Road

  39. 39

    Take the ramp left

    945 ft · 23 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    3202 ft · 1 min

  41. 41

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    41.8 mi · 48 min · New York State Thruway

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward I 390: Rochester, Corning

    2104 ft · 48 sec

  43. 43

    Keep slight right to continue on I 390 South: Corning

    1430 ft · 44 sec

  44. 44

    Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Genesee Expressway

  45. 45

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 15, NY 251: Rush, Scottsville

    1440 ft · 36 sec

  46. 46

    Turn left onto West Henrietta Road

    1554 ft · 39 sec · West Henrietta Road

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Rush-Scottsville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rush-Scottsville Road

  48. 48

    Turn right onto East Henrietta Road

    32 m · 9 sec · East Henrietta Road

  49. 49

    Turn sharp left

    9 m · 1 sec

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
50 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 27%
Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 22%
New York State Thruway
41.8 mi · 13%
I 81 North
39.3 mi · 12%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 5%
Clinton Street
10.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

68.2 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.3 mi
241.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
03h 19m from Washington Heights
Leave By
10:42 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Washington Heights and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Rush.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Rush?

The road trip is about 316.8 miles (509.9 km) and usually takes 06h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.3 miles from Washington Heights and 158.6 miles from Rush.

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

The direct path is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.82 one way or $89.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Washington Heights and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Rush.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riverside, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

67 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Rush. Straight-line distance: 241.54 mi (388.72 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
Rush

#2 Rush

City in United States of America

Population3,430
Coordinates42.9959000, -77.6455600
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Heights (-73.93541, 40.8501)
End: Rush (-77.64556, 42.9959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 510 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.18 gal
42.32 L · about $44.82
Round trip
$89.64
22.36 gal · 84.64 L
Estimated CO2
99.4 kg one way
Round trip: 198.7 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $44.82 $89.64
Mid-grade $4.48 $50.10 $100.20
Premium $4.86 $54.35 $108.69
Diesel $4.69 $52.48 $104.96

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington Heights and Rush. The current time is 09:07:05.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.