How far is Katonah, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Katonah, NY to Queens, NY is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.96 mi
01h 05m
Flight
40.67 mi
65.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.67 mi
Kilometers
65.46 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.96 mi
Kilometers
75.57 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Fri, Nov 6, 10:40 AM EST
Return by in Katonah
Fri, Nov 6, 11:45 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Katonah
2026-11-06T09:34
Arrive Queens
Fri, Nov 6, 10:40 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Katonah
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eastchester
NY

Census-designated place in the town of Eastchester, Westchester County, New York, United States

From Katonah
23.4 mi
00h 32m
To Queens
23.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Overnight
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bedford Road

    121 m · 8 sec · Bedford Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Woods Bridge Road

    1977 ft · 59 sec · Woods Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cross River Road

    726 ft · 16 sec · Cross River Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on I 684: White Plains

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    15.9 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

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

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  14. 14

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Katonah 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hutchinson River Parkway
17.4 mi · 37%
I 684
16.2 mi · 34%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 9%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 5%
Liberty Avenue
1.55 mi · 3%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 684

Merge slight left

15.9 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
40.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastchester
00h 32m from Katonah
Leave By
4:20 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Light Rain leaving Katonah and Rain near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Eastchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Katonah and 23.6 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Light Rain around Katonah and Rain near Queens.

Stop Ideas Near Eastchester

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 Eastchester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Eastchester
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Eastchester
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eastchester.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

5 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

24 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

27 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Katonah and Queens. Straight-line distance: 40.67 mi (65.46 km).

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#1 Katonah

Katonah is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.2589800, -73.6854100
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford Rd (-73.685312, 41.258985)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.27 L · about $7.18
Round trip
$14.36
3.32 gal · 12.54 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.32 $7.18 $14.36
Mid-grade $4.88 $8.10 $16.20
Premium $5.28 $8.77 $17.54
Diesel $6.48 $10.75 $21.51

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Katonah and Queens. The current time is 09:34:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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