Farthest counties within new york
New York is a large state with a diverse geography, and the farthest counties from each other can vary depending on the definition of "farthest." However, here are some of the counties in New York that are generally considered to be the farthest apart:
- St. Lawrence County (northernmost county) vs. Suffolk County (southeasternmost county): approximately 340 miles (540 km) apart
- St. Lawrence County is located in the North Country, near the Canadian border, while Suffolk County is on the eastern end of Long Island.
- Hamilton County (northernmost county) vs. Kings County (southeasternmost county): approximately 330 miles (530 km) apart
- Hamilton County is located in the Adirondack Mountains, while Kings County (Brooklyn) is in the New York City metropolitan area.
- Essex County (northernmost county) vs. Nassau County (southeasternmost county): approximately 320 miles (520 km) apart
- Essex County is located in the Adirondack Mountains, while Nassau County is on Long Island.
- Franklin County (northernmost county) vs. Westchester County (southeasternmost county): approximately 310 miles (500 km) apart
- Franklin County is located in the North Country, near the Canadian border, while Westchester County is in the New York City metropolitan area.
These distances are approximate and may vary depending on the specific locations within each county. However, these pairs of counties are generally considered to be the farthest apart in New York State.