Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartsdale, NY
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Queens, NY
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Traveling from Hartsdale to Queens covers a short 28.8-mile distance that typically takes about 58 minutes to complete. Because this is a quick trip within the Northeast, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $5 on fuel, making it a very budget-friendly transit between these two New York locations. While the journey is brief, the time spent on the road can vary significantly depending on traffic volume. This route is best viewed as a practical connection between Westchester County and the outer boroughs rather than a leisurely sightseeing tour.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| White Plains Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Columbus Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Post Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Liberty Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hartsdale, NY and Queens, NY.
Start on NY 100
Turn left
Turn right
At end of road, turn right onto NY 100
Turn left onto East Hartsdale Avenue
Continue on Fenimore Road
At end of road, turn right onto NY 22
Continue on NY 22
Continue on NY 22
Turn left onto Sandford Boulevard East
Take the ramp
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
Continue on I 678
Continue on I 678
Continue on I 678
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
Turn left onto 104th Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto NY 100 / North Central Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
At end of road, turn right onto NY 22 / Post Road
Lane positioning matters here
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
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
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
Regular Gas
$4.43 one way
$8.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.21 | $10.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$7
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Hartsdale on Tuesday
Local time
7:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Queens on Tuesday
Local time
7:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features 0% highway travel. You will be navigating local roads for the entire 28.8-mile duration, requiring your full attention at intersections and turns. Because the route lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, you should prepare for a stop-and-go experience that reflects the dense infrastructure of the region. The personality of this drive is defined by its technical nature, moving away from open highway driving in favor of localized, winding navigation through suburban and urban corridors.
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 0.1 miles in near NY 100 / North Central Avenue.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 26.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NY 100 / North Central Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.6 miles (NY 22 / Post Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hartsdale, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Hutchinson River Parkway South along the way.
Hutchinson River Parkway South
Top landmarks
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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