How far is Wykagyl, NY from Washington Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Wykagyl, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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 25m.
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 Wykagyl and Washington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wykagyl and Washington Heights.
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Start on Webster Avenue
693 ft · 19 sec · Webster Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1338 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
1667 ft · 28 sec · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross County Parkway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Cross County Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.4 km · 1 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Park Avenue South
1205 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
2991 ft · 1 min · Central Park Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 87 South: New York
841 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.6 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway
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Continue on Major Deegan Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Fordham Road, University Heights Bridge
730 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto West Fordham Road
116 m · 15 sec · West Fordham Road
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Continue on University Heights Bridge
555 ft · 21 sec · University Heights Bridge
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Continue on West 207th Street
973 ft · 43 sec · West 207th Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
130 m · 9 sec · 10th Avenue
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Continue on Nagle Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Nagle Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.1 km · 1 min · 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 Wykagyl 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.
Major Deegan Expressway
Continue on Major Deegan Expressway
3.53 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wykagyl and Partly Cloudy near Washington Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wykagyl to Washington Heights?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 6.1 miles from Wykagyl and 7.9 miles from Washington Heights.
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 4.5 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 7:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wykagyl and Partly Cloudy near Washington Heights.
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 Wykagyl and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 9.52 mi (15.32 km).
#1 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 |
#2 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 |
End: West 181st Street (-73.935446, 40.850053)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Diesel | $6.43 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
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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