Road Trips from Queens, NY
Got that itch for a quick getaway from Queens? You've got options ranging from super short hops to neighboring boroughs to longer treks across the state. If you're looking for a day trip with easy highway access and nearby national monuments, there are several within an hour. For a more substantial drive, you can reach destinations over 150 miles away, some with varied terrain. The longest hauls push towards 6-7 hours, offering a different pace and landscape.
Total Routes
212
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
203
Under 2 hours
68 total in this range
East Shoreham, NY
1h 29m61.8 mi one way
Roslyn Harbor, NY
31m17.6 mi one way
Sparta, NY
1h 5m38.1 mi one way
Wakefield, NY
33m17.7 mi one way
Cold Spring Harbor, NY
46m27.9 mi one way
Full-day getaway
6 total in this range
Weekend trip
122 total in this range
Syracuse, NY
5h 24m259.6 mi one way
A longer journey of 259.6 miles taking 5.4 hours, this drive is mostly highway. It has a higher drive score of 9. The terrain is described as gently rolling. It offers access to national monuments like Stonewall.
Victor, NY
6h 46m310.1 mi one way
Riga, NY
7h 22m339.1 mi one way
West Elmira, NY
5h 10m246.3 mi one way
Utica, NY
5h247.3 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
16 total in this range
Middleport, NY
8h 4m374 mi one way
Colden, NY
8h375.2 mi one way
East Amherst, NY
8h 8m382.5 mi one way
Angola, NY
8h 29m392.9 mi one way
Blasdell, NY
8h 9m384.6 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Syracuse, NY
5h 24m259.6 mi one way
Victor, NY
6h 46m310.1 mi one way
Riga, NY
7h 22m339.1 mi one way
West Elmira, NY
5h 10m246.3 mi one way
Syracuse, NY
5h 24m259.6 mi one way
Victor, NY
6h 46m310.1 mi one way
Utica, NY
5h247.3 mi one way
Oswego, NY
6h 14m296.5 mi one way
Syracuse, NY
5h 24m259.6 mi one way
Victor, NY
6h 46m310.1 mi one way
Riga, NY
7h 22m339.1 mi one way
West Elmira, NY
5h 10m246.3 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions for day trips to nearby monuments and parks like Gateway National Recreation Area.
Summer
The longer highway routes to places like Syracuse become more accessible in summer, with gently rolling terrain to enjoy.
Fall
Fall foliage can enhance the driving experience on the longer highway routes towards central and northern New York.
Winter
Winter driving conditions may be challenging for the longer routes; focus on the shorter, nearby day trips.
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