How far is Carlisle, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Carlisle, NY to Queens, NY is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.44 mi
03h 37m
Flight
146.81 mi
236.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.81 mi
Kilometers
236.26 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.44 mi
Kilometers
327.4 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Fri, Jul 17, 8:38 PM EDT
Return by in Carlisle
Sat, Jul 18, 12:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carlisle
2026-07-17T17:00
Arrive Queens
Fri, Jul 17, 8:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carlisle
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rosendale
NY

Human settlement in Ulster County, New York, United States of America

From Carlisle
96.7 mi
01h 48m
To Queens
106.8 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Carlisle Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
74°F
Today
Using Esperance as the closest live forecast in the Schoharie County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Jul 17 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
80°F
Today
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Smoke

Starts
Fri, Jul 17 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Carlisle and Queens.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carlisle and Queens.

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Valley Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Cherry Valley Turnpike

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    132 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    2339 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  20. 20

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

    1.5 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  25. 25

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlisle and Queens.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
128 mi · 63%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 7%
Main Street
13.2 mi · 6%
Cherry Valley Turnpike
9.25 mi · 5%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 4%
Cross Bronx Expressway
4.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.6 mi
146.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosendale
01h 48m from Carlisle
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Carlisle and Smoke near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carlisle to Queens?

The road trip is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rosendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from Carlisle and 106.8 miles from Queens.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.78 one way or $57.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carlisle and Smoke near Queens.

Stop Ideas Near Rosendale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rosendale, 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 Rosendale.

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

14 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

19 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

51 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

74 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carlisle and Queens. Straight-line distance: 146.81 mi (236.26 km).

Carlisle

#1 Carlisle

Human settlement in Schoharie County, New York, United States of America

Population1,862
Coordinates42.7570200, -74.4456900
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Valley Turnpike (-74.44569, 42.756849)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.18 gal
27.17 L · about $28.78
Round trip
$57.57
14.36 gal · 54.34 L
Estimated CO2
63.8 kg one way
Round trip: 127.6 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $28.78 $57.57
Mid-grade $4.48 $32.17 $64.35
Premium $4.86 $34.90 $69.80
Diesel $4.69 $33.70 $67.41

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 · Jul 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Carlisle and Queens. The current time is 17:00:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.