Origin
Moriches, NY
Morning in Moriches on Sunday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moriches, NY to Queens, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
56.5 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moriches, NY
Mel Audelo
Queens, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Moriches to Queens is 56.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via Sunrise Highway, 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 to the Northeast. Expect a drive that's mostly on surface roads, offering a practical way to cover the distance between these Long Island locations. It's a straightforward connection, ideal for a quick trip without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 48.1 mi | 1h 4m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Montauk Highway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Belt Parkway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| William Floyd Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 103rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 48.1 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moriches, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on CR 80
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn right onto CR 46
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
William Floyd Parkway
Toward I 495, NY 27: East Shoreham, Wading River
Use the right lane.
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
4
Merge onto NY 27
48 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
6
Merge onto BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 21A
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto NY 27
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Conduit Avenue
9
Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto 103rd Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
103rd Street
12
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
257 ft
·
11 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
13
Turn right onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
14
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.2 miles from Moriches, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 53.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway
Turn right onto CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway toward I 495, NY 27: East Shoreham, Wading River
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 495, NY 27: East Shoreham, Wading Rive...
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward NY 27 West: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NY 27 West: New York
5
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward Rockaway Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21A
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
6
53.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
Rockaway Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.18 one way
$18.36 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $9.94 | $19.88 |
| premium | $4.87 | $10.82 | $21.65 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $12.02 | $24.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 Sunday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Rain Showers
E 12 mph
97% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
18 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 22m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly surface roads, with highways making up 33% of the drive. You'll experience 48.1 miles on Sunrise Highway before transitioning to surface streets. Be prepared for frequent exits and intersections as you approach Queens.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.1 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 2.5 miles in near CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.5 miles (CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Moriches, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
51.1 mi in
|
~1h 10m
About the Cities
Starting in Moriches, NY
Full guide →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 22m. Total distance: 56.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.1 miles on Sunrise Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 2.5 miles (CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore, African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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