How far is Washington Heights, NY from Yorktown, NY?
The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Yorktown, NY is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and Yorktown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Yorktown.
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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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Turn right onto West 207th Street
973 ft · 35 sec · West 207th Street
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains
743 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Central Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Sprain Brook Parkway North
907 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway
11.5 mi · 16 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Taconic State Parkway
13.8 mi · 19 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, NY 35: Yorktown Heights
1632 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Crompond Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Crompond Road
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Turn left onto Old Yorktown Road
145 m · 10 sec · Old Yorktown Road
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Turn right onto Locksley Road
19 m · 3 sec · Locksley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Locksley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and Yorktown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Taconic State Parkway
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
13.8 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Washington Heights and Sunny near Yorktown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Yorktown?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Elmsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Washington Heights and 17.8 miles from Yorktown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington Heights and Sunny near Yorktown.
Stop Ideas Near Elmsford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmsford.
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Yorktown. Straight-line distance: 31.49 mi (50.68 km).
#1 Washington Heights
Washington Heights is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8501000, -73.9354100 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yorktown
Town in New York
| Population | 35,988 |
| Coordinates | 41.2956500, -73.8081900 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yorktown (-73.80819, 41.29565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.45 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $6.73 | $13.45 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $8.14 | $16.27 |
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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