Markham to Poughkeepsie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

309.6 miles 498.2 km · straight line
387 miles estimated 622.8 km · driving distance
7h 47min estimated drive time
CAD 63 - CAD 77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
117° ESE bearing direction

How far is Markham from Poughkeepsie?

The distance from Markham to Poughkeepsie is 309.6 miles (498.2 km) as the crow flies. Poughkeepsie is located ESE of Markham. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387 miles, taking about 7h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Markham is in Ontario, Canada, while Poughkeepsie is in New York, United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Markham and Poughkeepsie. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Markham to Poughkeepsie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 47min CAD 63 - CAD 77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 20min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 24min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Markham & Poughkeepsie

Quick Facts

Markham
43.87°N, 79.27°W
America/Toronto
168m elevation
Poughkeepsie
41.70°N, 73.92°W
America/New_York
62m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients