Crown Heights, NY to Queens, NY is 79.4 miles and takes about 2h 13m via Albany Post Road and US 6, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience that balances efficiency with some more direct road travel. It's a straightforward journey primarily within a single state, making it a convenient option for a day trip or an easy leg of a larger journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.7 miles from Crown Heights, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Albany Post Road
23.1 mi
30m
US 6
14.9 mi
23m
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi
17m
Hutchinson River Parkway
6.6 mi
9m
Van Wyck Expressway
4.3 mi
6m
Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi
3m
Taconic State Parkway
1.9 mi
2m
Liberty Avenue
1.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Albany Post Road
— 23.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crown Heights, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on this road
1.5 mi·9 min·this road
2
Turn left
0.3 mi·1 min
3
Turn sharp left
0.9 mi·6 min
4
At end of road, turn left onto Sheafe Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Sheafe Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto Old Post Road
0.3 mi·40 sec·Old Post Road
6
Turn right onto US 9
1.4 mi·1 min·South Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Continue on US 9
23 mi·30 min·Albany Post Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Enter roundabout onto US 6; US 9; US 202
201 ft·2 sec·US 6; US 9; US 202
Toward Peekskill
9
Continue on US 6; US 9; US 202
0.2 mi·10 sec·US 6; US 9; US 202
Toward Peekskill
10
Continue on US 6; US 9; US 202
15 mi·23 min·US 6; US 9; US 202
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward New York City
12
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
1.9 mi·2 min·Taconic State Parkway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi·17 min·Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on Bronx River Parkway
0.4 mi·44 sec·Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 11EToward Cross County Parkway East, Mount VernonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy AirportUse the slight left lane.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 6Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic AvenueUse the right lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica AvenueUse the slight right lane.
25
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi·2 min·Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
1.5 mi·4 min·Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn left onto 104th Street
205 ft·9 sec·104th Street
28
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2h 13m and 79.4 miles, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. You can depart at your convenience, though avoiding peak New York City traffic will make the initial part of your drive smoother. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, keeping an eye on your gas gauge is practical, but major refueling stops are unlikely to be a necessity. The longest stretch of 23.1 miles on Albany Post Road means you can settle in for a bit, but be prepared to adjust your speed as you transition between different road types.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.7 miles from Crown Heights, NY, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.1 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 17 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.7 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
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 Crown Heights, 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 Crown Heights, NY
This is one driving day of about 79.4 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Crown Heights, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Albany Post Road for about 23.1 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 28.1 and 76.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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28.1 mi into trip|~51m in|US 6; US 9; US 202
Enter roundabout onto US 6; US 9; US 202 toward Peekskill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Peekskill
8
58.7 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11E
Toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
7
72.3 mi into trip|~1h 58m in|I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
8
76.5 mi into trip|~2h 5m in
Take the exit toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlanti...
9
76.8 mi into trip|~2h 5m 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
$13.07 one way
$26.14 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$14.13
$28.27
premium
$4.92
$15.39
$30.78
diesel
$5.61
$17.53
$35.06
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
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
$13
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.8
0
$8.34
$3.81
Efficient EV
19.9
0
$6.95
$3.18
EV Truck/SUV
31.8
0
$11.12
$5.08
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Crown Heights, NY
Late night
in Crown Heights on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Queens, NY
Late night
in Queens on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 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
5 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
2h 13m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 68.5
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 68.5
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
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 73.9
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 79.4
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 79.4
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 79.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed bag, with 59% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Albany Post Road, US 6, and the Sprain Brook Parkway, indicating a varied road experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 23.1 miles on Albany Post Road, suggesting a period of more consistent travel before potentially navigating more complex intersections or varied speed limits. The profile is described as a 'Mixed drive,' meaning you'll likely shift between faster-paced parkway or highway sections and potentially slower, more local road segments.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.1 mi on Albany Post Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 28.1 miles in near US 6; US 9; US 202.
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 20 significant decision points across 79.4 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 28.1 miles (US 6; US 9; US 202): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 58.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.3 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Crown Heights, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Peekskill, New York City, Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon and Hutchinson Parkway South.
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 2h 13m. Total distance: 79.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.1 miles on Albany Post Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone 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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.1 miles (US 6; US 9; US 202): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 58.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.3 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Queens, NY before heading back.
