How far is Queens, NY from Catskill, NY?
The driving distance from Queens, NY to Catskill, NY is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Orange County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Queens and Catskill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Catskill.
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Start on 104th Street
91 m · 19 sec · 104th Street
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Turn left onto 107th Avenue
81 m · 17 sec · 107th Avenue
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Turn left onto 105th Street
573 ft · 28 sec · 105th Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East
23 m · 1 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
801 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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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
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
1505 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
951 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
83.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 23: Catskill, Cairo
2706 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
158 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Catskill, Hudson, Tannersville, Hunter, Windham
48 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
2719 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit left toward NY 23 East: Hudson
948 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on State Highway 23
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 23
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Turn right onto Spring Street
3272 ft · 1 min · Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street
1081 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
41 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Queens and Catskill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 87 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
83.7 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Queens and Sunny near Catskill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Queens to Catskill?
The road trip is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Firthcliffe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Queens and 64.7 miles from Catskill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.48 one way or $40.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Queens and Sunny near Catskill.
Stop Ideas Near Firthcliffe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Firthcliffe.
Croton–Harmon station
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Catskill. Straight-line distance: 106.12 mi (170.79 km).
#1 Queens
The most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,339,150 |
| Coordinates | 40.6814900, -73.8365200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Catskill
Town in New York state, USA
| Population | 3,815 |
| Coordinates | 42.2173100, -73.8645700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Catskill (-73.86457, 42.21731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.49 | $20.48 | $40.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.01 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $24.67 | $49.35 |
| Diesel | $6.50 | $29.66 | $59.32 |
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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