How far is North Salem, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from North Salem, NY to Queens, NY is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (76 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
56.25 mi
01h 12m
Flight
47.21 mi
75.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.21 mi
Kilometers
75.98 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.25 mi
Kilometers
90.53 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Thu, Sep 17, 11:31 AM EDT
Return by in North Salem
Thu, Sep 17, 12:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Salem
2026-09-17T10:19
Arrive Queens
Thu, Sep 17, 11:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Salem
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
Purchase
NY

Hamlet in the town of Harrison, in Westchester County, New York

From North Salem
28 mi
00h 36m
To Queens
28.3 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Overnight
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Salem and Queens.

  1. 1

    Start on Titicus Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Titicus Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Titicus Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Titicus Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Titicus Road

    83 m · 6 sec · Titicus Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto State Highway 22

    88 m · 10 sec · State Highway 22

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 116

    117 m · 9 sec · State Highway 116

  6. 6

    Continue on Mid Way

    81 m · 11 sec · Mid Way

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward White Plains, New York City

    1199 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    21.2 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

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

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  16. 16

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Salem 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
White Plains
21.5 mi · 38%
Hutchinson River Parkway
17.4 mi · 31%
Titicus Road
5.03 mi · 9%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 8%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 4%
Liberty Avenue
1.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

White Plains

Merge slight left

21.2 mi · 00h 25m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Purchase
00h 36m from North Salem
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving North Salem and Partly Cloudy near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Salem to Queens?

The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Purchase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from North Salem and 28.3 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (76 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.74 one way or $17.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Salem and Partly Cloudy near Queens.

Stop Ideas Near Purchase

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 Purchase and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Purchase
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Purchase
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

14 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

15 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

20 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

22 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Salem and Queens. Straight-line distance: 47.21 mi (75.98 km).

North Salem

#1 North Salem

Town in New York, United States

Population5,099
Coordinates41.3348200, -73.5712400
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Titicus Road (-73.571051, 41.334765)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.51 L · about $8.74
Round trip
$17.47
3.96 gal · 15.02 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $8.74 $17.47
Mid-grade $4.93 $9.77 $19.53
Premium $5.32 $10.54 $21.08
Diesel $6.23 $12.33 $24.65

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 · Sep 16, 2026

There is no time difference between North Salem and Queens. The current time is 10:19:17.

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.