How far is Sloatsburg, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Sloatsburg, NY to Queens, NY is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
53.06 mi
01h 12m
Flight
37.61 mi
60.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.61 mi
Kilometers
60.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.06 mi
Kilometers
85.39 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Fri, Oct 16, 12:22 AM EDT
Return by in Sloatsburg
Fri, Oct 16, 1:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sloatsburg
2026-10-15T23:10
Arrive Queens
Fri, Oct 16, 12:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sloatsburg
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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Sloatsburg
22.7 mi
00h 36m
To Queens
30.3 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph E
Destination
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Trooper Robert V. Conklin Drive

    35 m · 16 sec · Trooper Robert V. Conklin Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Orange Turnpike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Orange Turnpike

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.4 km · 58 sec · New York State Thruway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  16. 16

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

    1.5 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 27%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 13%
Cross Bronx Expressway
4.45 mi · 8%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 8%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 4%
Orange Turnpike
1.94 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 17 South

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

14.1 mi · 00h 19m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
37.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 36m from Sloatsburg
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sloatsburg and Sunny near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Sloatsburg and 30.3 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sloatsburg and Sunny near Queens.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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 Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 12.2 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sloatsburg and Queens. Straight-line distance: 37.61 mi (60.53 km).

Sloatsburg

#1 Sloatsburg

City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America

Population3,089
Coordinates41.1545400, -74.1929200
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.192959, 41.154328)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.09 L · about $8.32
Round trip
$16.64
3.74 gal · 14.18 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $8.32 $16.64
Mid-grade $4.98 $9.32 $18.63
Premium $5.38 $10.06 $20.13
Diesel $6.51 $12.17 $24.34

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 Sloatsburg and Queens. The current time is 23:10:03.

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.