How far is Queens, NY from Chestnut Ridge, NY?

The driving distance from Queens, NY to Chestnut Ridge, NY is about 86.4 miles (139 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (118 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.36 mi
02h 07m
Flight
73.3 mi
117.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.3 mi
Kilometers
117.97 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.36 mi
Kilometers
138.98 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chestnut Ridge
Thu, Oct 15, 6:58 PM EDT
Return by in Queens
Thu, Oct 15, 9:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queens
2026-10-15T16:50
Arrive Chestnut Ridge
Thu, Oct 15, 6:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Queens
9:30 PM EDT
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
Bedford
NY

Town in Westchester County, New York, United States

From Queens
43.1 mi
01h 04m
To Chestnut Ridge
43.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
This Afternoon
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
60°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Chestnut Ridge.

  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 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    25.7 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cart Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Cart Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Halls Corners Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Halls Corners Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road

    556 ft · 15 sec · Chestnut Ridge Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Ridge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 North
54.7 mi · 63%
Hutchinson River Parkway
16 mi · 19%
Van Wyck Expressway
5.7 mi · 7%
Halls Corners Road
2.21 mi · 3%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 2%
Liberty Avenue
1.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 684 North

Merge slight right

26.2 mi · 00h 30m

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
73.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
01h 04m from Queens
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Queens and Sunny near Chestnut Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Queens to Chestnut Ridge?

The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Queens and 43.2 miles from Chestnut Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 73.3 miles (118 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.57 one way or $27.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Queens and Sunny near Chestnut Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bedford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Greenwich Town Hall
Meeting point 14 mi away

Greenwich Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
101 Field Point Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 4.0/5 18 reviews City Hall
Greenburgh Town Court
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Greenburgh Town Court

White Plains , NY
188 Tarrytown Rd, White Plains, NY 10607
Rating 2.0/5 5 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedford.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

20 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

20 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Chestnut Ridge. Straight-line distance: 73.3 mi (117.97 km).

Queens

#1 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

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

#2 Chestnut Ridge

Town in Rockland County, New York, USA

Population7,994
Coordinates41.7309300, -73.6295700
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Queens (-73.83652, 40.68149)
End: Chestnut Ridge (-73.62957, 41.73093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.54 L · about $13.57
Round trip
$27.13
6.1 gal · 23.08 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $13.57 $27.13
Mid-grade $4.98 $15.20 $30.39
Premium $5.38 $16.42 $32.83
Diesel $6.51 $19.85 $39.70

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Queens and Chestnut Ridge. The current time is 16:50:51.

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.