Origin
Burlington, NY
Morning in Burlington on Tuesday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burlington, NY to Queens, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 46m
Distance
202.9 mi
327 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 33m
★
6 AM
4h 47m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 56m
12 PM
4h 53m
3 PM
4h 57m
5 PM
5h 12m
8 PM
4h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, NY
Mel Audelo
Queens, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Burlington to Queens is 202.9 miles and takes about 4h 46m via NY 17 and NJ 17, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York and New Jersey, offering a straightforward drive for those heading south. With the majority of the route on highways, expect a relatively quick transit. This is a solid choice for a single-day trip, allowing for an early start and arrival well before evening.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
101.4 miles from Burlington, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 70.1 mi | 1h 23m |
| State Highway 205 | 18.4 mi | 25m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 206 | 13.7 mi | 24m |
| New York State Thruway | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| Franklin-Walton Road | 9 mi | 12m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| NY 357 | 6.4 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 70.1 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on CR 16
42 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Highway 16
2
Turn right onto NY 80
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 80
3
Turn right
180 ft
·
3 sec
4
Continue on NY 205
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 205
5
Continue on North Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
6
Continue on NY 205
14 mi
·
19 min
·
State Highway 205
7
Continue on NY 205; NY 23
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 23
8
Continue on CR 48A
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
County Highway 48A
9
Continue on CR 48
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway 48
10
At end of road, turn right onto NY 28
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 28
11
Continue on NY 357
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
NY 357
12
Turn slight left onto CR 21
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Franklin-Walton Road
13
Continue on CR 21
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Brook Road
14
Continue on CR 21
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Franklin Road
15
Turn right onto CR 21
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Townsend Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto NY 10; NY 206
242 ft
·
8 sec
·
Delaware Street
17
Turn right onto NY 206
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Bridge Street
Use the right lane.
18
At end of road, turn left onto NY 206
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Stockton Avenue
19
Continue on NY 206
9.0 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 206
20
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bridge Street
21
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 30
22
Turn right onto NY 206; CR 7
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cat Hollow Road
23
Continue on NY 206; CR 7
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 206
24
Continue on NY 206; CR 91
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Road
25
Continue on NY 206; CR 179
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Old Route 17
26
Turn right onto CR 124
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Stewart Avenue
27
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
Use the left lane.
28
Merge onto NY 17
69 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Use the slight right lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
31
Merge onto I 87
14 mi
·
15 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
33
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
34
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
36
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
37
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4
Use the right lane.
38
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
40
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
42
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
44
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Merge onto I 678
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
47
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
48
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
49
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Use the slight left lane.
50
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Use the right lane.
51
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
52
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
53
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
54
Turn left onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
55
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 46m estimated drive time, an early morning departure is recommended to avoid heavier traffic, especially as you near Queens. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $33, this is easily manageable in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly during the 70.1-mile stretch on NY 17, as services can be more spaced out in certain sections. The highway-heavy nature means you can cover significant ground quickly, but be prepared for increased congestion on NJ 17 as you enter the New York metropolitan area.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.4 miles from Burlington, NY, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 45 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.4 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Queens, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Burlington, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Burlington, NY
This is one driving day of about 202.9 miles and 4h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Burlington, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 70.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.4 miles from Burlington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 305 decision points cluster between mile 75.6 and 200.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
75.6 mi into trip
|
~2h in
Take the ramp toward NY 17 East: New York City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
8
144.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
9
160.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 41m in
|
NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
161.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 43m in
|
NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
9
200.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.40 one way
$66.80 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $36.11 | $72.23 |
| premium | $4.92 | $39.33 | $78.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.80 | $89.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $23.23
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(13.7 mi)
$0.68
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.9 | 0 | $21.30 | $9.74 |
| Efficient EV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.75 | $8.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.2 | 1 | $28.41 | $12.99 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Queens, NY
Morning in Queens on Tuesday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 46m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 79% of your time on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on NY 17 covering 70.1 miles. The transition from highway to more local roads will likely occur as you approach your destination. Expect to encounter a high density of exits and traffic merging as you get closer to the Queens area, characteristic of major metropolitan approaches.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
55 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.1 mi on NY 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and State Highway 205. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 75.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 202.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 75.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 144.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 160.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Burlington, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
Nyst: Albany
144.9 mi in
|
~3h 23m
New York City
144.9 mi in
|
~3h 23m
Gsp South: Paterson
175.7 mi in
|
~4h 2m
Fort Lee
175.7 mi in
|
~4h 2m
New York
175.7 mi in
|
~4h 2m
About the Cities
Starting in Burlington, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Queens, NY
Full guide →Founded 1683
Queens is a crescent-shaped (with a tail) borough traversing the north-to-south width of Long Island and including two of the major New York City area airports, LaGuardia (LGA IATA) and John F. Kennedy International (JFK IATA). It also carries the largest ethnic diversity in its area of any region in the world, with many small enclaves. Jackson Heights, for example, includes a huge Indian area, followed by a Colombian area, and then a Mexican area. Each offers a wide array of authentic shops, native-style cuisine, and festivals modified only slightly by the generally colder New York City experience.
Top landmarks
- • Queensboro Bridge — bridge in New York City
- • Unisphere — Steel structure in Queens, New York
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 46m. Total distance: 202.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.1 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $23.23 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Queens, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 75.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 144.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 160.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Queens, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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