How far is Poughkeepsie, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Poughkeepsie, NY to Queens, NY is about 90.1 miles (145 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
90.11 mi
01h 48m
Flight
70.53 mi
113.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.53 mi
Kilometers
113.51 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.11 mi
Kilometers
145.02 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Wed, Sep 23, 10:40 AM EDT
Return by in Poughkeepsie
Wed, Sep 23, 12:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poughkeepsie
2026-09-23T08:51
Arrive Queens
Wed, Sep 23, 10:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Poughkeepsie
9:30 PM EDT
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
Ossining
NY

Town in Westchester County, New York, United States

From Poughkeepsie
41.3 mi
00h 54m
To Queens
48.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Wednesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Reservoir Square

    15 m · 2 sec · Reservoir Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto South Clinton Street

    564 ft · 22 sec · South Clinton Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Little Smith Street

    83 m · 12 sec · Little Smith Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    34 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Mill Street

    2152 ft · 38 sec · Mill Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East-West Arterial

    642 ft · 9 sec · East-West Arterial

  7. 7

    Continue on Columbus Drive

    1174 ft · 18 sec · Columbus Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Church Street

    1082 ft · 25 sec · Church Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward US 9: Hyde Park, Wappingers Falls

    603 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    7 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward US 44 West, NY 55 West, US 9 South: Wappingers Falls

    156 m · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    30.1 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle

    61 m · 3 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    828 ft · 11 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    14.7 mi · 23 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward New York City

    2442 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Taconic State Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Bronx River Parkway

    2330 ft · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon

    2217 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge

    3095 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 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 Poughkeepsie 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
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 44 West
30.2 mi · 34%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
14.9 mi · 17%
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 14%
Hutchinson River Parkway
6.62 mi · 7%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 5%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 44 West

Merge slight right

30.1 mi · 00h 40m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
70.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ossining
00h 54m from Poughkeepsie
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Poughkeepsie and Partly Sunny near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.1 miles (145 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Ossining is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Poughkeepsie and 48.8 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.28 one way or $28.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Poughkeepsie and Partly Sunny near Queens.

Stop Ideas Near Ossining

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

4 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

25 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

28 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

30 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poughkeepsie and Queens. Straight-line distance: 70.53 mi (113.51 km).

Poughkeepsie

#1 Poughkeepsie

The county seat of Dutchess County, New York.

Population42,942
Coordinates41.7003700, -73.9209700
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Reservoir Square (-73.920874, 41.700526)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.04 L · about $14.28
Round trip
$28.55
6.36 gal · 24.08 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $14.28 $28.55
Mid-grade $5.01 $15.93 $31.85
Premium $5.42 $17.23 $34.45
Diesel $6.49 $20.65 $41.30

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Poughkeepsie and Queens. The current time is 08:51:56.

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.