How far is Washington Heights, NY from Whitestone, NY?
The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Whitestone, NY is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and Whitestone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Whitestone.
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Start on Broadway
92 m · 21 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto West 180th Street
89 m · 17 sec · West 180th Street
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Turn left onto Wadsworth Avenue
89 m · 12 sec · Wadsworth Avenue
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Turn right onto West 181st Street
1290 ft · 42 sec · West 181st Street
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Continue on Washington Bridge
2042 ft · 1 min · Washington Bridge
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New England, Eastern Long Island
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Whitestone Expressway
1129 ft · 20 sec · Whitestone Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Cross Island Parkway South
1921 ft · 50 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward 14th Avenue, Francis Lewis Boulevard
589 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left onto 14th Avenue
108 m · 12 sec · 14th Avenue
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Turn left onto 149th Street
2379 ft · 2 min · 149th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 149th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and Whitestone.
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.
Cross Bronx Expressway
Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway
3.88 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Washington Heights and Sunny near Whitestone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Whitestone?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Washington Heights and 4.7 miles from Whitestone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.41 one way or $2.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Washington Heights and Sunny near Whitestone.
Stop Ideas Near The Bronx
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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CITY HALL LOBBY
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Bronx.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Whitestone. Straight-line distance: 7.22 mi (11.62 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 Whitestone
Situated in the northeastern section of Queens County, within New York City, this residential neighborhood lies along the northern shore of Long Island.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7945500, -73.8184700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitestone (-73.81847, 40.79455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $4.27 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
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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