Chatham, NY Road Trips
With 12 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Chatham, NY works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 161 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Chatham, NY head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Peter Olexa
Trip Routes
13
Longest Drive
316 mi
Buffalo, NY
Quickest Drive
2h 36m
Yonkers, NY
Plan Around Chatham, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Chatham, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Chatham, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Chatham, NY
Chatham, NY to Buffalo, NY
Chatham, NY to Brookhaven, NY
Chatham, NY to Islip, NY
Chatham, NY to Staten Island, NY
Chatham, NY to Huntington, NY
Chatham, NY to Oyster Bay, NY
Chatham, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Chatham, NY to Hempstead, NY
Chatham, NY to New York City, NY
Chatham, NY to Queens, NY
Chatham, NY to Jamaica, NY
Chatham, NY to Yonkers, NY
Driving from Chatham, NY
On average, trips departing from Chatham, NY run 161 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 34m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 316 miles (6h 11m), while the shortest is just 113 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Chatham, NY include Buffalo, NY (316 mi, 6h 11m), Brookhaven, NY (181.8 mi, 4h 5m), Islip, NY (167.1 mi, 3h 46m), Staten Island, NY (155.3 mi, 3h 28m), and Huntington, NY (152.2 mi, 3h 31m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 161-mile trip from Chatham, NY, budget about $25 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 12 mapped routes leaving Chatham, NY and 1 routes heading into Chatham, NY, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 113 to 316 miles.
The longest mapped route from Chatham, NY covers 316 miles and takes approximately 6h 11m. Shorter options start at just 113 miles.
The average route from Chatham, NY runs about 161 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 34m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 161-mile trip from Chatham, NY costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Chatham, NY include Buffalo, NY, Brookhaven, NY, Islip, NY and Staten Island, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Chatham, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,594
Median Income
$86,625
Median Home Value
$306,300
Median Age
48.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Chatham, NY at a Glance
Founded
1795
Elevation
240 ft
Area
21 mi²
Notable People from Chatham, NY
A sampling of people born in Chatham, NY.
Amos Eaton
1776–1842
American botanist (1776-1842)
Kristine DeBell
1954
American actress
Marguerite Chapman
1918–1999
American actress (1918-1999)
Nathaniel P. Tallmadge
1795–1864
American politician (1795-1864)
William Coffin Coleman
1870–1957
Founder of Coleman Company; mayor of Wichita, Kansas (1870-1957)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Chatham, NY.
Union Station
former railroad station in Chatham, New York, US
North Chatham Historic District
historic district in Chatham, New York, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q3723184), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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