Traveling from Cooperstown to Queens covers 202.9 miles across the Northeast, making for a manageable journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 5 minutes. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, you should budget approximately $32 for fuel to complete the trek. While the trip is feasible as a single-day excursion, the winding nature of the roads means you will want to stay alert. You are transitioning from the rural charm of upstate New York into the dense urban environment of New York City. This route is best suited for drivers who prefer navigating local roads over the monotony of high-speed interstates, provided you have the patience for a more hands-on driving experience.
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
100.1 miles from Cooperstown, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 17
70.1 mi
1h 23m
State Highway 28
20.2 mi
29m
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 Cooperstown, NY and Queens, NY.
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Start on Pioneer Street
6 ft·2 sec·Pioneer Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi·35 sec·Main Street
3
Turn left onto NY 80
0.8 mi·1 min·Chestnut Street
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Continue on NY 28
7.3 mi·10 min·State Highway 28
5
Continue on NY 28
0.8 mi·1 min·North Main Street
6
Continue on NY 28
7.4 mi·10 min·State Highway 28
7
Continue on NY 28
1.3 mi·1 min·Gersoni Road
8
Take the ramp onto NY 28
4.8 mi·5 min·NY 28
9
Take the exit onto NY 28
0.3 mi·38 sec·NY 28
Exit 15Toward NY 23, NY 28 South: Oneonta, Davenport
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Turn left onto NY 23; NY 28
0.2 mi·38 sec·James F. Lettis Highway
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Turn right onto NY 28
5.6 mi·7 min·State Highway 28
12
Continue on NY 357
6.4 mi·10 min·NY 357
13
Turn slight left onto CR 21
9.0 mi·12 min·Franklin-Walton Road
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Continue on CR 21
3.6 mi·4 min·West Brook Road
15
Continue on CR 21
0.1 mi·20 sec·Franklin Road
16
Turn right onto CR 21
0.9 mi·2 min·Townsend Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto NY 10; NY 206
242 ft·8 sec·Delaware Street
18
Turn right onto NY 206
0.1 mi·18 sec·Bridge Street
Use the right lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto NY 206
0.9 mi·1 min·Stockton Avenue
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Continue on NY 206
9.0 mi·16 min·State Highway 206
21
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
0.3 mi·47 sec·Bridge Street
22
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
2.8 mi·4 min·State Highway 30
23
Turn right onto NY 206; CR 7
4.6 mi·8 min·Cat Hollow Road
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Continue on NY 206; CR 7
4.7 mi·8 min·State Highway 206
25
Continue on NY 206; CR 91
1.6 mi·2 min·Rockland Road
26
Continue on NY 206; CR 179
0.3 mi·33 sec·Old Route 17
27
Turn right onto CR 124
0.2 mi·21 sec·Stewart Avenue
28
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward NY 17 East: New York CityUse the left lane.
29
Merge onto NY 17
69 mi·1 hr 22 min·NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York CityUse the slight right lane.
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York CityUse the slight right lane.
32
Merge onto I 87
14 mi·15 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi·59 sec·NY 17
Exit 15Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New JerseyUse the slight right lane.
34
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi·39 sec·I 287; NJ 17
35
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi·18 min·NJ 17
Exit 66Toward NJ 17 South: MahwahUse the slight left / straight lanes.
36
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
37
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
38
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi·24 sec·NJ 4
Use the right lane.
39
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi·8 min·NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
41
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi·54 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
43
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
45
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.4 mi·5 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Take the exit
0.9 mi·2 min
Exit 6AToward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, QueensUse the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Merge onto I 678
0.8 mi·1 min·Hutchinson River Expressway
48
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi·2 min·Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
49
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi·3 min·Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
50
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
4.3 mi·6 min·Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy AirportUse the slight left lane.
51
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 6Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic AvenueUse the right lane.
52
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica AvenueUse the slight right lane.
53
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi·2 min·Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
54
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
1.5 mi·4 min·Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
55
Turn left onto 104th Street
205 ft·9 sec·104th Street
56
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Trip Plan
Planning for this 4-hour and 5-minute drive requires a bit of strategy regarding timing and pacing. Because you are navigating local roads rather than major interstates, aim to depart early in the day to avoid peak traffic congestion as you approach your destination in Queens. You should plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel, which fits perfectly into your $32 fuel budget. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, don't rush your pace; the lack of highway miles means navigation will require more focus than a typical freeway trip. Keep your GPS handy and double-check your turn-by-turn directions before leaving Cooperstown, as the local road network is much more complex than a straight shot down a highway.
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 100.1 miles from Cooperstown, NY, or about 2h 27m 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 44 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.1 miles or 2h 27m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Queens, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cooperstown, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Cooperstown, NY
This is one driving day of about 200.3 miles and 4h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Cooperstown, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 33
5 decision points cluster between mile 73 and 197.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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73 mi into trip|~1h 55m 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
142.4 mi into trip|~3h 18m 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
157.6 mi into trip|~3h 36m 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
159 mi into trip|~3h 38m 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
197.7 mi into trip|~4h 34m 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
$32.97 one way
$65.94 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$35.65
$71.30
premium
$4.92
$38.82
$77.64
diesel
$5.61
$44.22
$88.45
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
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.1
0
$21.03
$9.61
Efficient EV
50.1
0
$17.53
$8.01
EV Truck/SUV
80.1
1
$28.04
$12.82
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Cooperstown, NY
Late night
in Cooperstown on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Queens, NY
Late night
in Queens on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
NE 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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
15 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
4h 41m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 179.6
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 179.6
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 200.3
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 200.3
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 200.3
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
9 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 200.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a very different experience than the standard interstate cruise, as this entire route relies on local roads like Main Street, Chestnut Street, and Highway 28. With a highway share of 0%, you won't find long stretches of high-speed travel here; in fact, the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Main Street. The road profile is consistently turn-heavy, requiring your full attention as you transition between local corridors. Because you aren't spending time on major highways, the pace remains steady but deliberate. Prepare yourself for a drive that demands constant engagement with the steering wheel as you navigate away from Cooperstown toward the city.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
56 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 28. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 73 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 33 significant decision points across 200.3 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 73 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 142.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157.6 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.
Between Cooperstown, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Davenport, Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
Cooperstown, in Central New York, is known best for its role as the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. The villagers believe that Abner Doubleday invented baseball on a cow pasture within the village in 1839. (The actual origins of baseball are uncertain but surely date back earlier.)
Cooperstown is also known for the Glimmerglass Opera Festival which is the finest of its kind in Upstate New York and even beats the only permanent opera company in this area, Syracuse Opera.
Top landmarks
•National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum — professional sports hall of fame in New York, U.S.
•Cooperstown Historic District — historic district in New York State, USA
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 41m. Total distance: 200.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). 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 73 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 142.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157.6 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Queens, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
