How far is Washington Heights, NY from Wykagyl, NY?
The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Wykagyl, NY is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A town in Westchester County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and Wykagyl.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Wykagyl.
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Start on Broadway
1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Nagle Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Nagle Avenue
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Continue on 10th Avenue
130 m · 13 sec · 10th Avenue
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4
Turn right onto West 207th Street
973 ft · 35 sec · West 207th Street
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5
Continue on University Heights Bridge
555 ft · 21 sec · University Heights Bridge
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Continue on West Fordham Road
157 m · 23 sec · West Fordham Road
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Turn left onto Major Deegan Expressway
769 ft · 21 sec · Major Deegan Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Continue on New York State Thruway
1.9 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway
158 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
129 m · 12 sec · Central Park Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East
139 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broad Street
980 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
3.2 mi · 5 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
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Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
2385 ft · 41 sec · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Webster Avenue, New Rochelle
1001 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Webster Avenue
693 ft · 19 sec · Webster Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Webster Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and Wykagyl.
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.
Major Deegan Expressway
Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
3.55 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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Washington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Wykagyl.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Wykagyl?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Wakefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Washington Heights and 5.9 miles from Wykagyl.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Washington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Wykagyl.
Stop Ideas Near Wakefield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Yonkers City Hall
Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wakefield.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Wykagyl. Straight-line distance: 9.52 mi (15.32 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 Wykagyl
Situated in the northern section of New Rochelle in Westchester County, New York, this area functions as a primarily residential suburban community.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9414900, -73.7990200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wykagyl (-73.79902, 40.94149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $4.25 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Diesel | $6.43 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
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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