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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Putnam County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
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.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
16 mi · 23 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
26.2 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Newburgh
1426 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany
2570 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
62.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 203: Austerlitz, Chatham
1133 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
103 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 203
633 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 203
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Turn right onto Hogel Hill Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Hogel Hill Road
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Continue on Austerlitz Street
2798 ft · 2 min · Austerlitz Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Patterson.
Poughkeepsie station
Croton–Harmon station
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Chatham. Straight-line distance: 116.94 mi (188.19 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 Chatham
Town in Columbia County, New York, United States
| Population | 3,819 |
| Coordinates | 42.3642500, -73.5948400 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chatham (-73.59484, 42.36425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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