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The 8 Best Day Trips from Washington Heights

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 8 good day trips from Washington Heights, United States, led by New York City, Queens, Staten Island. The closest is New York City, about 25 min by car, and 7 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Washington Heights at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
New York City	16 km S	25 min	Half-day trip
Queens	21 km SE	30 min	Half-day trip
Staten Island	36 km SW	40 min	Half-day trip
Jersey City	18 km SW	25 min	Half-day trip
Paterson	21 km W	30 min	Half-day trip
Sheepshead Bay	29 km S	45 min	Half-day trip
North Stamford	46 km NE	55 min	Half-day trip
Waterbury	108 km NE	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Washington Heights

1
New York City, United States
Half-day trip
About 25 min by car16 km south of Washington Heights50 min round trip
Known for Stonewall Inn.
Also nearby: East Flatbush, East New York, Borough Park, Sunset Park, Bushwick, Gravesend.
2
Queens, United States
Half-day trip
About 30 min by car21 km south-east of Washington Heights1 hr round trip
Known for Dr. Alexander J.C. Skene.
Also nearby: Jamaica.
3
Staten Island, United States
Half-day trip
About 40 min by car36 km south-west of Washington Heights1 hr 20 min round trip
4
Jersey City, United States
Half-day trip
About 25 min by car18 km south-west of Washington Heights50 min round trip
5
Paterson, United States
Half-day trip
About 30 min by car21 km west of Washington Heights1 hr round trip
6
Sheepshead Bay, United States
Half-day trip
About 45 min by car29 km south of Washington Heights1 hr 30 min round trip
7
North Stamford, United States
Half-day trip
About 55 min by car46 km north-east of Washington Heights1 hr 50 min round trip
8
Waterbury, United States
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north-east of Washington Heights3 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Washington Heights to New York City

A realistic pace for New York City, 16 km from Washington Heights. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave Washington Heights
08:55Arrive in New York City (25 min drive)
09:10Stonewall Inn
11:10Lunch
12:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of New York City
14:55Head back to Washington Heights
15:20Home in Washington Heights

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Washington Heights?: The best day trips from Washington Heights are New York City, Queens, Staten Island, Jersey City, Paterson. The closest is New York City, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Washington Heights?: New York City is the closest, 16 km south of Washington Heights, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Washington Heights?: 7 places are within about an hour's drive of Washington Heights: New York City (25 min), Jersey City (25 min), Queens (30 min), Paterson (30 min), Sheepshead Bay (45 min), Staten Island (40 min).
How far is too far for a day trip from Washington Heights?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Waterbury at 108 km, around 1 hr 40 min by car.

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