How far is West Babylon, NY from Washington Heights, NY?
The driving distance from West Babylon, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Babylon and Washington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Babylon and Washington Heights.
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Start on Little East Neck Road North
1.5 mi · 3 min · Little East Neck Road North
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Turn left onto Hilltop Avenue
85 m · 10 sec · Hilltop Avenue
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Turn left onto Straight Path
2840 ft · 1 min · Straight Path
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Take the ramp slight right toward SO West
1417 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
19.5 mi · 25 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
1780 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
97 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
133 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
532 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West
81 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
549 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue
31 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
553 ft · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto 212th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 212th Street
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6 mi · 8 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87: Queens, Albany, Major Deegan Expressway
699 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Amsterdam Avenue
1014 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Bridge
2123 ft · 1 min · Washington Bridge
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Continue on West 181st Street
1290 ft · 44 sec · West 181st Street
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Turn right onto Wadsworth Avenue
72 m · 14 sec · Wadsworth Avenue
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Turn left onto West 182nd Street
84 m · 24 sec · West 182nd Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
70 m · 4 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Babylon and Washington Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
19.5 mi · 00h 25m
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 West Babylon and Sunny near Washington Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Babylon to Washington Heights?
The road trip is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
North Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from West Babylon and 18.6 miles from Washington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Babylon and Sunny near Washington Heights.
Stop Ideas Near North Valley Stream
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Valley Stream.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Babylon and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 31.74 mi (51.08 km).
#1 West Babylon
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 43,213 |
| Coordinates | 40.7181600, -73.3542900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Washington Heights
Washington Heights is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8501000, -73.9354100 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 181st Street (-73.935446, 40.850053)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $6.83 | $13.65 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $8.92 | $17.83 |
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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