How far is Queens, NY from Hillsdale, NY?
The driving distance from Queens, NY to Hillsdale, NY is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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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 47m.
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 Putnam County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Queens and Hillsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Hillsdale.
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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 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
43.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn straight onto State Highway 22
16.1 mi · 22 min · State Highway 22
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Turn left onto State Highway 23
1230 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 23
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 23
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Queens and Hillsdale.
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 684 North
Continue straight
43.2 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Light Rain leaving Queens and Light Rain near Hillsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Queens to Hillsdale?
The road trip is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Brewster Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Queens and 58.4 miles from Hillsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.43 one way or $34.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Queens and Light Rain near Hillsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Brewster Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brewster Hill.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Poughkeepsie station
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Hillsdale. Straight-line distance: 104.71 mi (168.51 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 Hillsdale
Town in Columbia County, New York, United States
| Population | 1,813 |
| Coordinates | 42.1789800, -73.5259500 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillsdale (-73.52595, 42.17898)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $4.23 | $17.43 | $34.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $19.77 | $39.54 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $21.42 | $42.85 |
| Diesel | $6.42 | $26.47 | $52.93 |
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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