How far is Queens, NY from Kiryas Joel, NY?

The driving distance from Queens, NY to Kiryas Joel, NY is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
61.87 mi
01h 31m
Flight
48.8 mi
78.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.8 mi
Kilometers
78.54 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.87 mi
Kilometers
99.57 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kiryas Joel
Wed, Sep 23, 8:21 PM EDT
Return by in Queens
Wed, Sep 23, 9:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queens
2026-09-23T18:50
Arrive Kiryas Joel
Wed, Sep 23, 8:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Pearl River
NY

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

From Queens
30.9 mi
00h 45m
To Kiryas Joel
30.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Wednesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph NE
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Kiryas Joel.

  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

    14.3 mi · 16 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    46 m · 4 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 17 South, NY 32 North: Woodbury, Harriman

    750 ft · 18 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 32 North, CR 64: Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets, Nininger Road

    78 m · 8 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto State Route 32

    80 m · 7 sec · State Route 32

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Monroe

    141 m · 17 sec

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Nininger Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Nininger Road

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout onto Nininger Road

    711 ft · 16 sec · Nininger Road

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nininger Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Nininger Road

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto Nininger Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Nininger Road

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bakertown Road

    989 ft · 21 sec · Bakertown Road

  42. 42

    Continue on Bakertown Road

    3110 ft · 1 min · Bakertown Road

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Acres Road

    1801 ft · 56 sec · Acres Road

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Satmar Drive

    1719 ft · 1 min · Satmar Drive

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Hayes Court

    846 ft · 41 sec · Hayes Court

  46. 46

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
47 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 24%
I 87 North
14.3 mi · 23%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 11%
I 95 South
5.84 mi · 9%
Van Wyck Expressway
5.7 mi · 9%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

14.3 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
48.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearl River
00h 45m from Queens
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Queens and Mostly Sunny near Kiryas Joel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Queens to Kiryas Joel?

The road trip is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Pearl River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Queens and 30.9 miles from Kiryas Joel.

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

The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.5 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.79 one way or $19.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Queens and Mostly Sunny near Kiryas Joel.

Stop Ideas Near Pearl River

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

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

17 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

19 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Kiryas Joel. Straight-line distance: 48.8 mi (78.54 km).

Queens

#1 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

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

#2 Kiryas Joel

Town

Population28,953
Coordinates41.3420400, -74.1679200
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Queens (-73.83652, 40.68149)
End: Kiryas Joel (-74.16792, 41.34204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.26 L · about $9.79
Round trip
$19.59
4.36 gal · 16.52 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $9.79 $19.59
Mid-grade $5.01 $10.92 $21.84
Premium $5.41 $11.80 $23.59
Diesel $6.50 $14.18 $28.36

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Queens and Kiryas Joel. The current time is 18:50:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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