How far is Queens, NY from Balmville, NY?

The driving distance from Queens, NY to Balmville, NY is about 76.4 miles (123 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
76.43 mi
01h 43m
Flight
59.69 mi
96.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.69 mi
Kilometers
96.06 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.43 mi
Kilometers
123 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Balmville
Thu, Nov 12, 7:44 AM EST
Return by in Queens
Thu, Nov 12, 9:28 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queens
2026-11-12T06:01
Arrive Balmville
Thu, Nov 12, 7:44 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Queens
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
Airmont
NY

City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America

From Queens
38.2 mi
00h 51m
To Balmville
38.2 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 104th Street

    91 m · 19 sec · 104th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 107th Avenue

    81 m · 17 sec · 107th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 105th Street

    573 ft · 28 sec · 105th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East

    23 m · 1 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx

    801 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan

    1505 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    29.9 mi · 34 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh

    651 ft · 13 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton

    1605 ft · 28 sec

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    148 m · 12 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Danbury

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9W, NY 32: Highland, Newburgh

    1110 ft · 36 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue

    125 m · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on Route 9W

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 9W

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Fostertown Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Fostertown Road

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fostertown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
29.9 mi · 39%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 20%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 9%
I 95 South
5.84 mi · 8%
Van Wyck Expressway
5.7 mi · 7%
I 84 East
2.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

29.9 mi · 00h 34m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Airmont
00h 51m from Queens
Leave By
3:04 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Queens and Light Rain near Balmville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.4 miles (123 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Airmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Queens and 38.2 miles from Balmville.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 3:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.42 one way or $22.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Airmont

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

22 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

40 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Balmville. Straight-line distance: 59.69 mi (96.06 km).

Queens

#1 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Balmville

#2 Balmville

Census designated place in Orange County, New York state, USA

Population3,178
Coordinates41.5348200, -74.0148600
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Queens (-73.83652, 40.68149)
End: Balmville (-74.01486, 41.53482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.21 L · about $11.42
Round trip
$22.85
5.4 gal · 20.42 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $11.42 $22.85
Mid-grade $4.80 $12.96 $25.91
Premium $5.20 $14.04 $28.08
Diesel $6.42 $17.34 $34.69

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

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There is no time difference between Queens and Balmville. The current time is 06:01:18.

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.