Traveling from Lisbon to Queens covers 389.9 miles and takes approximately 6 hours and 59 minutes of drive time. Because this route relies entirely on local roads rather than high-speed interstates, you should budget for a full day of travel. With an estimated fuel cost of $62, it is an affordable, albeit lengthy, journey through the Northeast. You will navigate a turn-heavy path that requires your full attention, making it better suited for a single-day push rather than a leisurely multi-day excursion. Prepare for a practical, direct drive that gets you from Northern New York down to the city without the monotony of typical highway travel.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
189.6 miles from Lisbon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
201.9 mi
3h 53m
State Highway 812
28.2 mi
33m
State Highway 12
22.8 mi
31m
Bea Luck Road
19.6 mi
23m
Indian River Road
16.1 mi
19m
NJ 17
14.1 mi
18m
US 11
11.5 mi
13m
Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 201.9 mi, about 3h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lisbon, NY and Queens, NY.
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Start on Church Street
0.2 mi·56 sec·Church Street
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Turn right onto County Road 10
1.8 mi·5 min·County Road 10
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Continue on Lisbon-Flackville Road
1.4 mi·5 min·Lisbon-Flackville Road
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Continue on Lisbon-Flackville Road
1.4 mi·5 min·Lisbon-Flackville Road
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Continue on County Road 10
3.8 mi·9 min·County Road 10
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Continue on East Lisbon Street
0.5 mi·2 min·East Lisbon Street
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At end of road, turn left onto NY 812
0.5 mi·31 sec·North State Street
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Continue on NY 812
11 mi·13 min·State Highway 812
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At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 812
11 mi·13 min·US 11; NY 812
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Turn left onto NY 58; NY 812
0.6 mi·40 sec·William Street
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Continue on NY 58; NY 812
5.5 mi·6 min·State Highway 58
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Turn right onto NY 812
2.1 mi·2 min·Balmat-Fowler Road
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Continue on NY 812
7.9 mi·9 min·State Highway 812
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At end of road, turn right onto NY 3; NY 812
0.3 mi·33 sec·State Highway 812
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Continue on NY 3; NY 812
0.4 mi·59 sec·State Street
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Continue on NY 3; NY 812
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
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Continue on NY 3; NY 812
2.9 mi·4 min·State Route 3
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Turn left onto NY 812
5.7 mi·6 min·Indian River Road
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Continue on NY 812
10 mi·12 min·Indian River Road
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Continue on NY 812
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
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Continue on NY 812
8.4 mi·10 min·State Highway 812
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Turn left onto East State Street
1.5 mi·3 min·East State Street
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Continue on Ross Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Ross Road
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Turn left onto NY 12
20 mi·23 min·Bea Luck Road
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Continue on NY 12
0.8 mi·51 sec·State Highway 12
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Continue on NY 12
9.7 mi·11 min·Erwin Parkway
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Continue on NY 12
22 mi·30 min·State Highway 12
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
29
Merge onto NY 49
0.4 mi·26 sec·State Route 49
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Continue on I 790; NY 5
0.2 mi·13 sec·I 790; NY 5
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward Genesee Street South
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Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 90
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Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 90 East
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Merge onto I 90
84 mi·1 hr 36 min·New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
118 mi·2 hr 16 min·New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, BostonUse the slight right lane.
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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.
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Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi·39 sec·I 287; NJ 17
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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.
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Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
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Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
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Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi·24 sec·NJ 4
Use the right lane.
42
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi·8 min·NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
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Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi·54 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
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Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on I 95; US 1
4.4 mi·5 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49
Take the exit
0.9 mi·2 min
Exit 6AToward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, QueensUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto I 678
0.8 mi·1 min·Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on I 678
1.3 mi·2 min·Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on I 678
2.3 mi·3 min·Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
53
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.
54
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 6Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic AvenueUse the right lane.
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Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica AvenueUse the slight right lane.
56
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi·2 min·Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
57
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
1.5 mi·4 min·Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
58
Turn left onto 104th Street
205 ft·9 sec·104th Street
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Arrive at destination
104th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 7-hour duration and the technical nature of the local roads, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue. Plan for at least one substantial stop to stretch your legs and refuel, as the constant turns can be more taxing than standard highway driving. Since your fuel cost is projected at $62, it is wise to keep an eye on your gauge while navigating these smaller roads where service stations may be less frequent than on major interstates. Use your flexibility to adjust your pace, as the lack of highway segments means you cannot easily make up time if you fall behind schedule.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 189.6 miles from Lisbon, NY, or about 4h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 201.9 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 83 miles or 2h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189.6 miles or 4h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 189.6 miles or 4h 11m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 41m
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 Lisbon, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lisbon, NY
Aim for roughly 190 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Queens, NY
Aim for roughly 190 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Lisbon, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 201.9 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 32
5 decision points cluster between mile 218.3 and 376.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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218.3 mi into trip|~4h 44m in|New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
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336.5 mi into trip|~7h 1m 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
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337.8 mi into trip|~7h 2m 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
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366.7 mi into trip|~7h 42m in
Take the exit toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
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 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
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376.5 mi into trip|~7h 58m 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
$62.40 one way
$124.80 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg133 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$67.48
$134.95
premium
$4.92
$73.48
$146.95
diesel
$5.61
$83.70
$167.40
Estimated Tolls: $32.64
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(201.9 mi)$10.09
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
$62
Tolls
$33
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$225–$335
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
113.7
1
$39.81
$18.20
Efficient EV
94.8
1
$33.17
$15.16
EV Truck/SUV
151.6
1
$53.07
$24.26
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Lisbon, NY
Late night
in Lisbon on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Queens, NY
Late night
in Queens on Sunday
Local time
3:56 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
16 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
8h 5m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a hands-on experience behind the wheel, as this 0% highway route is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature. You will spend your time navigating secondary paths like County Road 10, Lisbon-Flackville Road, and East Lisbon Street. There is no long-distance cruising here, as the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on County Road 10. This creates a drive that demands constant engagement rather than a mindless interstate grind. You will find that the personality of the road remains consistent, favoring local connectivity over high-speed transit throughout the entire duration.
Only 31% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
59 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 201.9 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 around 218.3 miles in near New York State Thruway.
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 32 significant decision points across 379.1 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 218.3 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 336.5 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 337.8 miles (NJ 17): 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 Lisbon, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South, Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
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.
The longest stretch is about 201.9 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 190 miles on day one.
Expect about $32.64 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 218.3 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 336.5 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 337.8 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Queens, NY before the return drive.
