How far is Yorktown, NY from Washington Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Yorktown, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
Town in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yorktown and Washington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorktown and Washington Heights.
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Start on Locksley Road
19 m · 5 sec · Locksley Road
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Turn left onto Old Yorktown Road
145 m · 13 sec · Old Yorktown Road
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Turn right onto Crompond Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Crompond Road
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Take the exit left
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
12.9 mi · 17 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
2588 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
15.5 mi · 21 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Mosholu Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Mosholu Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 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 Yorktown 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.
Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
15.5 mi · 00h 21m
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 Yorktown 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 Yorktown to Washington Heights?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 Yorktown and 19.3 miles from Washington Heights.
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 5.7 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.83 one way or $11.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yorktown and Sunny near Washington Heights.
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 Yorktown and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 31.49 mi (50.68 km).
#1 Yorktown
Town in New York
| Population | 35,988 |
| Coordinates | 41.2956500, -73.8081900 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $6.53 | $13.05 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $8.53 | $17.05 |
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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