How far is Castleton-on-Hudson, NY from Queens, NY?
The driving distance from Castleton-on-Hudson, NY to Queens, NY is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127 miles (204.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
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.
City in Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castleton-on-Hudson and Queens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castleton-on-Hudson and Queens.
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Start on Van Hoesen Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Van Hoesen Road
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Turn slight right onto South Schodack Road
3 mi · 4 min · South Schodack Road
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Turn straight onto Schodack Landing Road
2875 ft · 56 sec · Schodack Landing Road
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Turn right
3 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
31 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 82
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 82
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Take the ramp slight right
1723 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
42.8 mi · 58 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Danbury
1395 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 684 South: White Plains
3060 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
26.8 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
563 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto 104th Street
63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castleton-on-Hudson and Queens.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Taconic State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
42.8 mi · 00h 58m
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 Castleton-on-Hudson and Mostly Cloudy near Queens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castleton-on-Hudson to Queens?
The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
East Fishkill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.2 miles from Castleton-on-Hudson and 73.9 miles from Queens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127 miles (204.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.19 one way or $46.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Castleton-on-Hudson and Mostly Cloudy near Queens.
Stop Ideas Near East Fishkill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Fishkill.
Poughkeepsie station
Croton–Harmon station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castleton-on-Hudson and Queens. Straight-line distance: 127 mi (204.38 km).
#1 Castleton-on-Hudson
City in Rensselaer County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,451 |
| Coordinates | 42.5184100, -73.7512300 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Queens
The most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,339,150 |
| Coordinates | 40.6814900, -73.8365200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $4.43 | $23.19 | $46.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $26.00 | $52.00 |
| Premium | $5.37 | $28.07 | $56.14 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $34.04 | $68.07 |
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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