How far is Washington Heights, NY from West Seneca, NY?

The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to West Seneca, NY is about 369.7 miles (594.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285.9 miles (460.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 16m 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
369.63 mi
07h 38m
Flight
285.89 mi
460.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.89 mi
Kilometers
460.1 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
369.63 mi
Kilometers
594.87 km
Drive Time
07h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Seneca
Fri, Oct 16, 4:23 AM EDT
Return by in Washington Heights
Fri, Oct 16, 12:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington Heights
2026-10-15T20:44
Arrive West Seneca
Fri, Oct 16, 4:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 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
1:38 PM to 3:08 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
8:44 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
Endicott
NY

Village in Broome County, New York, United States

From Washington Heights
184.2 mi
03h 49m
To West Seneca
185.5 mi
03h 49m

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
63°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and West Seneca.

  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 left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

    1030 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Sonyea Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Leicester Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road

  26. 26

    Continue on East Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street

  27. 27

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  30. 30

    Take the ramp slight right

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Aurora Expressway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 16: Seneca Street

    1.6 km · 2 min

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Seneca Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Seneca Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon

    94 m · 14 sec · Mount Vernon

  35. 35

    Continue on Greymount Avenue

    142 m · 21 sec · Greymount Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 86
100 mi · 27%
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 23%
Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 18%
Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 9%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 5%
Aurora Expressway
11.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 86

Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

100 mi · 01h 57m

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
07h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.8 mi
285.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Endicott
03h 49m from Washington Heights
Leave By
8:44 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Washington Heights and Mostly Cloudy near West Seneca.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to West Seneca?

The road trip is about 369.7 miles (594.9 km) and usually takes 07h 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?

Endicott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.2 miles from Washington Heights and 185.5 miles from West Seneca.

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

The direct path is about 285.9 miles (460.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.8 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 $58.00 one way or $116.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington Heights and Mostly Cloudy near West Seneca.

Stop Ideas Near Endicott

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Endicott, 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 Endicott.

BUS

Scranton, PA

83 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

96 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

109 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

110 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and West Seneca. Straight-line distance: 285.89 mi (460.1 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
West Seneca

#2 West Seneca

Town in Erie County, New York

Population45,117
Coordinates42.8500600, -78.7997500
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Heights (-73.93541, 40.8501)
End: West Seneca (-78.79975, 42.85006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 595 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.04 gal
49.37 L · about $58.00
Round trip
$116.00
26.08 gal · 98.74 L
Estimated CO2
115.9 kg one way
Round trip: 231.8 kg / 511 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $58.00 $116.00
Mid-grade $4.98 $64.97 $129.93
Premium $5.38 $70.18 $140.36
Diesel $6.51 $84.88 $169.75

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 West Seneca. The current time is 20:44:55.

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.