How far is Lake Katrine, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Lake Katrine, NY to Queens, NY is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.77 mi
02h 24m
Flight
90.45 mi
145.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.45 mi
Kilometers
145.57 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.77 mi
Kilometers
187.93 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Thu, Nov 12, 7:37 AM EST
Return by in Lake Katrine
Thu, Nov 12, 10:02 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Katrine
2026-11-12T05:12
Arrive Queens
Thu, Nov 12, 7:37 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Katrine
9:30 PM EST
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
Harriman
NY

Village in New York

From Lake Katrine
54.7 mi
01h 12m
To Queens
62.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Thursday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 20 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Katrine and Queens.

  1. 1

    Start on Ulster Avenue

    3024 ft · 58 sec · Ulster Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1133 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 28

    3207 ft · 1 min · State Route 28

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kingston Traffic Circle

    104 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto I 87: New York State Thruway

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87: New York State Thruway

    3221 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  21. 21

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  23. 23

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  26. 26

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  28. 28

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
33 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
60.6 mi · 52%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 12%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 6%
Ulster Avenue
4.59 mi · 4%
Cross Bronx Expressway
4.45 mi · 4%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

60.6 mi · 01h 10m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
90.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harriman
01h 12m from Lake Katrine
Leave By
1:40 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Lake Katrine and Light Rain near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Katrine to Queens?

The road trip is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Harriman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Lake Katrine and 62.1 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 1:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.43 one way or $34.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Lake Katrine and Light Rain near Queens.

Stop Ideas Near Harriman

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

25 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

46 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

47 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

53 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Katrine and Queens. Straight-line distance: 90.45 mi (145.57 km).

Lake Katrine

#1 Lake Katrine

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

Population2,397
Coordinates41.9856500, -73.9881900
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Ulster Avenue (-73.98831, 41.985663)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.6 L · about $17.43
Round trip
$34.86
8.24 gal · 31.2 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $17.43 $34.86
Mid-grade $4.80 $19.77 $39.54
Premium $5.20 $21.42 $42.85
Diesel $6.42 $26.47 $52.93

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Katrine and Queens. The current time is 05:12:47.

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.