How far is Hudson, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Hudson, NY to Queens, NY is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.94 mi
02h 23m
Flight
108.6 mi
174.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.6 mi
Kilometers
174.77 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.94 mi
Kilometers
204.29 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Thu, Apr 30, 1:29 PM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Thu, Apr 30, 3:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-30T11:05
Arrive Queens
Thu, Apr 30, 1:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lake Carmel
NY

Census-designated place in Putnam County, New York

From Hudson
63.4 mi
01h 11m
To Queens
63.6 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Thursday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Warren Street

    25 m · 8 sec · Warren Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    97 m · 13 sec · North 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Columbia Street

    3102 ft · 2 min · Columbia Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Park Place

    102 m · 14 sec · Park Place

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Warren Street

    979 ft · 28 sec · Warren Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Worth Avenue

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Worth Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1409 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Highway 82

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 82

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1723 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    42.8 mi · 58 min · Taconic State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Danbury

    1395 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 684 South: White Plains

    3060 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    26.8 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  23. 23

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taconic State Parkway
42.8 mi · 34%
I 684 South
27.4 mi · 22%
Hutchinson River Parkway
17.4 mi · 14%
I 84 East
15.7 mi · 12%
State Highway 82
5.1 mi · 4%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
108.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Carmel
01h 11m from Hudson
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hudson and Chance Rain Showers near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Lake Carmel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Hudson and 63.6 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.96 one way or $35.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hudson and Chance Rain Showers near Queens.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Carmel

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Carmel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 11.2 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Danbury City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Danbury City Hall

Danbury , CT
155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
Rating 3.0/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Carmel.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

35 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

35 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

47 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

51 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Queens. Straight-line distance: 108.6 mi (174.77 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

City in New York, USA

Population6,017
Coordinates42.2528600, -73.7909600
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Warren Street (-73.790998, 42.252832)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.96 L · about $17.96
Round trip
$35.92
8.96 gal · 33.92 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $17.96 $35.92
Mid-grade $4.48 $20.07 $40.15
Premium $4.86 $21.78 $43.55
Diesel $4.69 $21.03 $42.06

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Queens. The current time is 11:05:50.

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.