How far is Queens, NY from Chatham, NY?

The driving distance from Queens, NY to Chatham, NY is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.56 mi
03h 06m
Flight
116.94 mi
188.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.94 mi
Kilometers
188.19 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.56 mi
Kilometers
219.78 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chatham
Thu, Apr 16, 3:25 AM EDT
Return by in Queens
Thu, Apr 16, 6:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queens
2026-04-16T00:18
Arrive Chatham
Thu, Apr 16, 3:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Queens
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Patterson
NY

Town in Putnam County, New York, United States

From Queens
68.3 mi
01h 33m
To Chatham
68.3 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    16 mi · 23 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    26.2 mi · 30 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Newburgh

    1426 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany

    2570 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Taconic State Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 203: Austerlitz, Chatham

    1133 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    103 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto State Highway 203

    633 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 203

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Hogel Hill Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Hogel Hill Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Austerlitz Street

    2798 ft · 2 min · Austerlitz Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Austerlitz Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taconic State Parkway
62.1 mi · 46%
I 684 North
28.6 mi · 21%
Hutchinson River Parkway
16 mi · 12%
I 84 West
15.6 mi · 11%
Van Wyck Expressway
5.7 mi · 4%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Taconic State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

62.1 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
116.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Patterson
01h 33m from Queens
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Queens and Chance Rain Showers near Chatham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Patterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.3 miles from Queens and 68.3 miles from Chatham.

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

The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.32 one way or $38.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Queens and Chance Rain Showers near Chatham.

Stop Ideas Near Patterson

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

35 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

43 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

51 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

52 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Chatham. Straight-line distance: 116.94 mi (188.19 km).

Queens

#1 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

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

#2 Chatham

Town in Columbia County, New York, United States

Population3,819
Coordinates42.3642500, -73.5948400
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Queens (-73.83652, 40.68149)
End: Chatham (-73.59484, 42.36425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.24 L · about $19.32
Round trip
$38.65
9.64 gal · 36.48 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $19.32 $38.65
Mid-grade $4.48 $21.60 $43.20
Premium $4.86 $23.43 $46.86
Diesel $4.69 $22.63 $45.25

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Queens and Chatham. The current time is 00:18:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.