How far is Queens, NY from Hudson, NY?

The driving distance from Queens, NY to Hudson, NY is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
133.4 mi
02h 52m
Flight
108.6 mi
174.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.6 mi
Kilometers
174.77 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.4 mi
Kilometers
214.68 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Thu, Apr 30, 3:17 PM EDT
Return by in Queens
Thu, Apr 30, 6:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queens
2026-04-30T12:25
Arrive Hudson
Thu, Apr 30, 3:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Firthcliffe
NY

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

From Queens
66.7 mi
01h 26m
To Hudson
66.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Thursday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  11. 11

    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

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan

    1505 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  30. 30

    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

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 23: Catskill, Cairo

    2706 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    158 m · 15 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Catskill, Hudson, Tannersville, Hunter, Windham

    48 m · 12 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left

    2719 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit left toward NY 23 East: Hudson

    948 ft · 16 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on State Highway 23

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 23

  37. 37

    Continue on Rip Van Winkle Bridge

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Rip Van Winkle Bridge

  38. 38

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rhinebeck-Hudson Road

    59 m · 10 sec · Rhinebeck-Hudson Road

  39. 39

    Exit the roundabout onto Rhinebeck-Hudson Road

    2034 ft · 32 sec · Rhinebeck-Hudson Road

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight left

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Warren Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Warren Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Warren Street

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
83.7 mi · 63%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 11%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 5%
I 95 South
5.84 mi · 4%
Van Wyck Expressway
5.7 mi · 4%
Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
3.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
108.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Firthcliffe
01h 26m from Queens
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Queens and Chance Rain Showers near Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 66.7 miles from Queens and 66.7 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.88 one way or $37.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Queens and Chance Rain Showers near Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near Firthcliffe

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

31 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

31 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

54 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Yonkers station

57 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 108.6 mi (174.77 km).

Queens

#1 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

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

#2 Hudson

City in New York, USA

Population6,017
Coordinates42.2528600, -73.7909600
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Queens (-73.83652, 40.68149)
End: Hudson (-73.79096, 42.25286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.71 gal
17.82 L · about $18.88
Round trip
$37.76
9.42 gal · 35.64 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.7 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $18.88 $37.76
Mid-grade $4.48 $21.11 $42.21
Premium $4.86 $22.90 $45.79
Diesel $4.69 $22.11 $44.22

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Queens and Hudson. The current time is 12:25:11.

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.