Origin
Lewisboro, NY
Morning in Lewisboro on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewisboro, 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
1h 24m
Distance
52.1 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lewisboro, NY
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Queens, NY
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Trip Overview
Lewisboro, NY to Queens, NY is 52.1 miles and takes about 1h 24m via New England Thruway and I 95, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region down towards the New York City area. The route offers a mix of highway travel and surface roads, making it a straightforward drive for a single day. You can expect a relatively short travel time, so planning for a leisurely departure or an early arrival is quite feasible.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New England Thruway | 11.6 mi | 15m |
| I 95 | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| Smith Ridge Road | 6.1 mi | 11m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| South Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Middlesex Road | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
New England Thruway
— 11.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewisboro, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on Shady Lane
148 ft
·
12 sec
·
Shady Lane
2
Turn left onto NY 123
6.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Smith Ridge Road
3
Continue on Smith Ridge Road
152 ft
·
7 sec
·
Smith Ridge Road
4
Turn left onto Forest Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Forest Street
5
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
502 ft
·
15 sec
·
Locust Avenue
6
Turn left onto CT 124
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto CT 106; CT 124
337 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cherry Street
8
Turn left onto CT 106; CT 124
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on CT 124
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mansfield Avenue
10
Turn right onto Middlesex Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Middlesex Road
11
Continue on Middlesex Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Middlesex Road
12
Turn left onto Noroton Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Noroton Avenue
13
Turn right onto Ledge Road
361 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ledge Road
14
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
this road
Toward I 95 South: New York City
15
Merge onto I 95
11 mi
·
14 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
12 mi
·
15 min
·
New England Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 14
Toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge
18
Merge onto HR
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
20
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
21
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22
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.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Use the right lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Lewisboro, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 24.1 and 49.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
24.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
I 95 / New England Thruway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / New England Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
35.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 14
Toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bri...
7
44.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
49.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
49.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
$8.58 one way
$17.15 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.27 | $18.55 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.36
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
New England Thruway
(11.6 mi)
$0.81
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$7
Total
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Queens, NY
Morning in Queens on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 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
14 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
1h 24m 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?
This drive features a highway share of 46%, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on major thoroughfares like the New England Thruway and I 95. The longest continuous stretch on these highways is 11.6 miles. After the highway sections, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of the trip. Expect to encounter more frequent exits and potentially denser traffic as you approach your destination.
46% 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: 11.6 mi on New England Thruway.
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 24.1 miles in near I 95 / New England Thruway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.1 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 24.1 miles (I 95 / New England Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.9 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lewisboro, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Hutchinson Parkway South along the way.
Hutchinson Parkway South
35.6 mi in
|
~55m
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 24m. Total distance: 52.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.6 miles on New England Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.36 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.
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: at 24.1 miles (I 95 / New England Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.9 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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