Origin
Queens, NY
Morning in Queens on Sunday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queens, NY to Armonk, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
37 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Queens, NY
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Armonk, NY
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Trip Overview
This 37-mile drive from Queens, NY, to Armonk, NY, is a straightforward local excursion that can be completed in about 55 minutes. With no highway driving involved, expect a more deliberate pace and plenty of turns. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is a modest $6, making it an economical choice. Since it's a short journey, it's perfectly suited as a one-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Both the origin and destination are within the Northeast region of New York State, so you'll remain in familiar territory throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 16 mi | 23m |
| I 684 | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Maple Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hutchinson River Parkway
— 16 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Armonk, NY.
1
Start on 104th Street
300 ft
·
18 sec
·
104th Street
2
Turn left onto 107th Avenue
266 ft
·
16 sec
·
107th Avenue
3
Turn left onto 105th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
105th Street
4
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Liberty Avenue
5
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway East
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
7
Merge onto I 678
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 678
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
10
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on HR
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 16A
Toward I 684 North: Brewster
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 684
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 684
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 3N
Toward NY 22 North: Bedford
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn slight right onto NY 22
195 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bedford Road
16
Take the ramp
92 ft
·
9 sec
Use the left lane.
17
Turn sharp left onto NY 22
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bedford Road
18
Continue on NY 22
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Armonk Bedford Road
19
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Maple Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto NY 128
68 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
NY 128
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Queens, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 36.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Van Wyck Expressway East
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
28.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 684 North: Brewster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 16A
Toward I 684 North: Brewster
7
35.9 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward NY 22 North: Bedford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3N
Toward NY 22 North: Bedford
6
36.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
NY 22 / Bedford Road
Turn sharp left onto NY 22 / Bedford Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
36.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Maple Avenue
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.09 one way
$12.18 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.59 | $13.17 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.17 | $14.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$7
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Armonk, NY
Morning in Armonk on Sunday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Mount Vernon, NY
19 mi in
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
3 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
55m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating primarily on roads like 107th Avenue, 105th Street, and Liberty Avenue. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be engaging with the road continuously, making it a more active driving experience. Expect a constant need to adjust your course as you make your way through local streets. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to mention, as the entire journey is composed of these more involved local segments.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16 mi on Hutchinson River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hutchinson River Parkway and I 684. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Van Wyck Expressway East.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 37 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Van Wyck Expressway East): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 55m. Total distance: 37 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16 miles on Hutchinson River Parkway. 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 Armonk, 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 1.7 miles (Van Wyck Expressway East): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Armonk, 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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