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

The driving distance from West Seneca, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 375.3 miles (604 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285.9 miles (460.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
375.32 mi
06h 20m
Flight
285.89 mi
460.1 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from West Seneca.

Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
375.32 mi
Kilometers
604.02 km
Drive Time
06h 20m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington Heights
Fri, Oct 16, 4:47 AM EDT
Return by in West Seneca
Fri, Oct 16, 11:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Seneca
2026-10-15T22:26
Arrive Washington Heights
Fri, Oct 16, 4:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:21 PM to 1:51 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
11:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Seneca
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 West Seneca
184.1 mi
03h 10m
To Washington Heights
191.2 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Greymount Avenue

    762 ft · 39 sec · Greymount Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Seneca Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Seneca Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward NY 400

    1942 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 400 South

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Aurora Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora

    1311 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    561 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · West Buffalo Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Perry Center Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Perry Center Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Sonyea Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

    32.6 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

    104.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  39. 39

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    2392 ft · 45 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street

    571 ft · 14 sec

  41. 41

    Keep slight left to continue on West 178th Street

    1317 ft · 43 sec

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Broadway

    855 ft · 35 sec · Broadway

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
105 mi · 28%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 21%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 14%
Genesee Expressway
32.6 mi · 9%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 6%
Aurora Expressway
11.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

105 mi · 02h 02m

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
06h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.4 mi
285.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Endicott
03h 10m from West Seneca
Leave By
11:18 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving West Seneca 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 Seneca to Washington Heights?

The road trip is about 375.3 miles (604 km) and usually takes 06h 20m 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 184.1 miles from West Seneca and 191.2 miles from Washington Heights.

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 89.4 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 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 $58.89 one way or $117.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 West Seneca and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 285.89 mi (460.1 km).

West Seneca

#1 West Seneca

Town in Erie County, New York

Population45,117
Coordinates42.8500600, -78.7997500
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8501000, -73.9354100
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Greymount Avenue (-78.799781, 42.850037)
End: West 181st Street (-73.935446, 40.850053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 604 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.24 gal
50.13 L · about $58.89
Round trip
$117.78
26.48 gal · 100.26 L
Estimated CO2
117.7 kg one way
Round trip: 235.3 kg / 519 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $58.89 $117.78
Mid-grade $4.98 $65.96 $131.92
Premium $5.38 $71.26 $142.52
Diesel $6.51 $86.18 $172.36

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 West Seneca and Washington Heights. The current time is 22:26:53.

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.