How far is Walden, NY from Queens, NY?
Fastest route
The route from Walden, New York 12586, USA to Queens, New York, USA is approximately 78.7 miles and takes about 1 hour and 59 minutes via I-87 S and NJ-17 S. There is congestion on I-95 N causing a 26-minute delay. This route has tolls.
Directions
- Start by getting on I-84 E in Orange Lake from NY-52 E/S Plank Rd and Rock Cut Rd.
- Head southwest on Ulster Ave toward Bank St.
- Continue onto NY-52 E/S Plank Rd.
- Turn right onto Rock Cut Rd.
- Turn left to merge onto I-84 E toward Newburgh Beacon Brg.
- Take I-87 S, NJ-17 S, Rte 4 E, I-95 N, and I-295 S to 73rd Ave in Queens, New York.
- Take exit 3 from I-295 S.
- Continue straight to stay on 73rd Ave to reach your destination at 175th St.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Make sure to check for any updated traffic conditions before starting your journey.
- ⛽ Plan for fuel stops along the way, if needed.
- 💳 Keep some cash or a card ready for toll payments.
- 📱 Consider using a GPS or navigation app for real-time directions.
- 🕐 Leave with enough time to account for possible delays due to traffic or other factors.
- 🍽️ Pack some snacks and drinks for the trip, especially if you're traveling with children.
- 🚙 Ensure your vehicle is in good condition and has enough fuel for the journey.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 06h 44m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walden and Queens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walden and Queens.
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Start on Straley Avenue
10 m · 4 sec · Straley Avenue
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Turn right onto Harlem Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Harlem Road
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Clinton Street
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Turn right onto Union Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Union Road
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Take the ramp right toward NY 400
81 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 400 South: East Aurora
654 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Aurora Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora
1311 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
561 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Big Tree Road
10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road
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Continue on West Buffalo Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
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Continue on West Buffalo Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · West Buffalo Street
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Continue on Perry Center Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Perry Center Road
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Continue on Perry Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
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Turn right onto Mount Morris Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Sonyea Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1375 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
32.6 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway
104.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
70.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
2413 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
1343 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
568 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on South Marginal Highway
645 ft · 11 sec · South Marginal Highway
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Turn right onto Boulevard East
2267 ft · 1 min · Boulevard East
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Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
38 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Tunnel access
934 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel
1.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Tunnel
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Keep slight right to continue on Dyer Avenue
81 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
102 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Dyer Avenue
107 m · 20 sec · Dyer Avenue
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Turn left onto West 36th Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · West 36th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
21 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard
1890 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
2198 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
559 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
3.9 mi · 10 min · Woodhaven Boulevard
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Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
105 m · 10 sec · Rockaway Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue
1901 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue
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Turn right onto 104th Street
63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Walden and Queens.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Southern Tier Expressway
Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway
105 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Clear leaving Walden and Sunny near Queens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walden to Queens?
The road trip is about 411.5 miles (662.2 km) and usually takes 06h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Johnson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.2 miles from Walden and 221.2 miles from Queens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 297.8 miles (479.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 113.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.37 one way or $126.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Walden and Sunny near Queens.
Stop Ideas Near Johnson City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Johnson City.
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Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walden and Queens. Straight-line distance: 297.75 mi (479.19 km).
#1 Walden
Village in the Town of Montgomery, Orange County, New York, United States
| Population | 6,620 |
| Coordinates | 42.9117200, -78.7844800 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Queens
The most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,339,150 |
| Coordinates | 40.6814900, -73.8365200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 662 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.36 | $63.37 | $126.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.90 | $71.21 | $142.41 |
| Premium | $5.32 | $77.19 | $154.38 |
| Diesel | $6.50 | $94.32 | $188.64 |
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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