Origin
Center Moriches, NY
Morning in Center Moriches on Sunday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Center Moriches, NY to Queens, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
58.3 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Center Moriches, NY
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Queens, NY
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Trip Overview
This 58.3-mile drive from Center Moriches, NY, to Queens, NY, is a straightforward, turn-heavy local journey that takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of just $10, it's an economical option for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate via Sunrise Highway and Montauk Highway, with some segments on Rockaway Boulevard. Given the relatively short distance and manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a one-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stay. It offers a practical way to travel within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 48.1 mi | 1h 4m |
| Montauk Highway | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Belt Parkway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| William Floyd Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 103rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 48.1 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center Moriches, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on Railroad Avenue
115 ft
·
10 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 80
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on CR 80
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Montauk Highway
4
Turn left onto CR 80
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Frowein Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on CR 80
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto CR 46
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
William Floyd Parkway
Toward I 495, NY 27: East Shoreham, Wading River
Use the right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
8
Merge onto NY 27
48 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
10
Merge onto BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 21A
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto NY 27
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Conduit Avenue
13
Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto 103rd Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
103rd Street
16
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
257 ft
·
11 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
17
Turn right onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
18
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Center Moriches, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 80 / Main Street
Turn right onto CR 80 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway
Turn right onto CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway toward I 495, NY 27: East Shoreham, Wading River
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 495, NY 27: East Shoreham, Wading Rive...
6
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward NY 27 West: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NY 27 West: New York
7
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward Rockaway Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21A
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
6
55.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
Rockaway Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.60 one way
$19.19 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 Sunday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a driving experience characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation, with a highway share of approximately 30%. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 48.1 miles along Sunrise Highway. This route transitions from more open highway driving to increasingly urban local roads as you approach your destination. While not a high-speed interstate cruise, it offers a consistent, manageable pace suitable for local travel within New York.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.1 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 80 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 80 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Center Moriches, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Wading River and Belt Parkway West.
Wading River
4.3 mi in
|
~8m
|
via CR 46
Belt Parkway West
52.9 mi in
|
~1h 14m
About the Cities
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 1h 26m. Total distance: 58.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.1 miles on Sunrise Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 80 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore, African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Queens, NY before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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