How far is White Plains, NY from Washington Heights, NY?
The driving distance from White Plains, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Village in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White Plains and Washington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Plains and Washington Heights.
-
1
Start on Main Street
22 m · 7 sec · Main Street
-
2
Turn left onto North Broadway
142 m · 8 sec · North Broadway
-
3
Turn slight left onto Hamilton Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue
-
4
Continue on Tarrytown Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Tarrytown Road
-
5
Turn slight left onto Dobbs Ferry Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Dobbs Ferry Road
-
6
Take the ramp left toward Sprain Brook Parkway South
1266 ft · 31 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward NY 100 South: Central Avenue
1345 ft · 39 sec
-
9
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Central Park Avenue
-
10
Take the ramp slight left toward I-87 South: New York
724 ft · 18 sec
-
11
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
-
12
Continue on Major Deegan Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Major Deegan Expressway
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward West Fordham Road, University Heights Bridge
730 ft · 28 sec
-
14
Turn right onto West Fordham Road
116 m · 15 sec · West Fordham Road
-
15
Continue on University Heights Bridge
555 ft · 21 sec · University Heights Bridge
-
16
Continue on West 207th Street
973 ft · 43 sec · West 207th Street
-
17
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
130 m · 9 sec · 10th Avenue
-
18
Continue on Nagle Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Nagle Avenue
-
19
Turn left onto Broadway
1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway
-
20
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between White Plains and Washington Heights.
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.
Sprain Brook Parkway
Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway
6.31 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving White Plains 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 White Plains to Washington Heights?
The road trip is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Bronxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from White Plains and 10.7 miles from Washington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.16 one way or $6.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Plains and Sunny near Washington Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Bronxville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bronxville.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Plains and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 15.57 mi (25.06 km).
#1 White Plains
The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 58,286 |
| Coordinates | 41.0339900, -73.7629100 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
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