Origin
Queens, NY
Late night in Queens on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queens, NY to Black River, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 49m
Distance
324.6 mi
522 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 38m
★
6 AM
6h 50m
8 AM
7h 13m
10 AM
6h 58m
12 PM
6h 55m
3 PM
6h 59m
5 PM
7h 12m
8 PM
6h 43m
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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Black River, NY
Clément Proust
Trip Overview
This 324.6-mile drive from Queens, NY, to Black River, NY, is designed for a single day, taking an estimated 6 hours and 49 minutes. You'll be spending about 64% of your time on highways, making it a focused, highway-oriented journey through the Northeast. With an estimated fuel cost of $53, it's an accessible trip for many. The route is structured with one recommended stop, and the longest continuous stretch covers 117.5 miles on NY 17, so plan accordingly. This drive is a straightforward way to cover distance efficiently within New York State.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
162.3 miles from Queens, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 20m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 117.5 mi | 2h 15m |
| New York State Thruway | 63 mi | 1h 12m |
| State Highway 12 | 24.3 mi | 31m |
| Bea Luck Road | 19.8 mi | 23m |
| NJ 17 | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 28 | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| Erwin Parkway | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| West Monroe Street | 9.7 mi | 15m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 117.5 mi, about 2h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Black River, NY.
1
Start on 104th Street
300 ft
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18 sec
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104th Street
2
Turn left onto 107th Avenue
266 ft
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16 sec
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107th Avenue
3
Turn left onto 105th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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105th Street
4
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
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Liberty Avenue
5
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East
77 ft
·
1 sec
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Van Wyck Expressway East
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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20 sec
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
7
Merge onto I 678
5.7 mi
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7 min
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Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 678
2.0 mi
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2 min
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Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
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1 min
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Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
10
Continue on I 678
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 19S-W; 19N
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 19S-W
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
Use the slight left lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 95 South
14
Merge onto I 95
4.8 mi
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6 min
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I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
16
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
17
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
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48 sec
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I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.6 mi
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39 sec
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I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
0.1 mi
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8 sec
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I 95 EXPR; NJTP
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
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23 sec
Exit 72A
Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto NJ 4
6.7 mi
·
9 min
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NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
Use the straight lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
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NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi
·
9 min
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NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on NJ 17
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
NJ 17
28
Continue on NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
29
Continue on I 287; NY 17
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
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I 287; NY 17
30
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
118 mi
·
2 hr 15 min
·
NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
63 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
New York State Thruway
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
32
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 29A
Toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville
Use the slight right lane.
33
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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this road
34
Continue on NY 169
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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NY 169
35
At end of road, turn left onto NY 5; NY 167; NY 169
0.7 mi
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1 min
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NY 5; NY 167; NY 169
36
Turn right onto NY 167
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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South Ann Street
37
At end of road, turn left onto NY 169
9.7 mi
·
15 min
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West Monroe Street
38
Continue on NY 28
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 28
39
Continue on NY 28
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
40
Continue on NY 28
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 28
41
Continue on NY 28
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
42
Continue on NY 8; NY 28
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 8
43
Turn right onto NY 28
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 28
44
Turn right onto NY 12
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 12
45
Continue on NY 12; NY 28
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Erwin Parkway
46
Continue on NY 12
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Highway 12
47
Continue on NY 12
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Bea Luck Road
48
Continue on NY 12
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Utica Boulevard
49
Continue on NY 12; NY 26
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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South State Street
50
Turn left onto NY 12
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dayan Street
51
Continue on NY 12
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 12
52
Continue on NY 12
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
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County Road 14
53
Continue on NY 12
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
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High Street
54
Continue on NY 12
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
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Main Street
55
Continue on NY 12
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 12
56
Continue on NY 12
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Van Allen Road
57
Continue on NY 12
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gifford Street
58
At end of road, turn left onto NY 12
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
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State Street
59
Turn right onto NY 3
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Eastern Boulevard
60
Continue on NY 3
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 3
61
Continue on NY 3
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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East Rutland Street
62
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
63
Turn left onto Leray Street
142 ft
·
6 sec
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Leray Street
64
Arrive at destination
Leray Street
Trip Plan
Given the 6 hour and 49 minute estimated duration, leaving Queens early in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Black River with daylight to spare. The single recommended stop is well-placed to break up the 324.6 miles. Consider utilizing the longest stretch of 117.5 miles on NY 17 for a significant portion of your travel before needing to plan your break. With a $53 fuel cost estimate, ensure your tank is full before departing Queens to maximize your time on the road and minimize unnecessary stops.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 162.3 miles from Queens, NY, or about 3h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 71 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 162.3 miles or 3h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Black River, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Queens, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Queens, NY
This is one driving day of about 324.6 miles and 6h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Queens, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 117.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
162 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 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 162.3 miles from Queens, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.5 miles.
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 335 decision points cluster between mile 11.7 and 27.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
11.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
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 19S-W; 19N
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: Geor...
10
11.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 19S-W
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washingto...
8
19.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
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.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
9
20 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 72A
Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
8
27.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.43 one way
$106.86 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $57.78 | $115.55 |
| premium | $4.92 | $62.91 | $125.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $71.67 | $143.34 |
Estimated Tolls: $25.70
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(63 mi)
$3.15
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
$53
Tolls
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$104–$129
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97.4 | 1 | $34.08 | $15.58 |
| Efficient EV | 81.2 | 0 | $28.40 | $12.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 129.8 | 1 | $45.44 | $20.77 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 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.
Destination
Black River, NY
Late night in Black River on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
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
8 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
6h 49m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 22.4
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 22.4
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument
National Monument
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
9 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 324.6-mile trip, with 64% of the mileage on faster roads. The primary arteries include NY 17, the New York State Thruway, and State Highway 12, guiding you north. The drive is characterized by a significant uninterrupted stretch of 117.5 miles on NY 17, offering a chance to make good time. While largely highway, the transition between these main roads ensures a dynamic, though still predominantly efficient, driving experience.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
64 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 117.5 mi on NY 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and New York State Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 33 significant decision points across 324.6 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 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Queens, NY and Black River, NY, road signs point toward Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack, Gsp South, Gsp North, Newark and Mahwah - among others.
Upper Level
17.3 mi in
|
~28m
|
via I 95; US 1
Njtp South: Hackensack
19.8 mi in
|
~31m
Gsp South
26.9 mi in
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~41m
Gsp North
26.9 mi in
|
~41m
Newark
26.9 mi in
|
~41m
Mahwah
26.9 mi in
|
~41m
New York State Thruway North: Albany
42.1 mi in
|
~1h 1m
|
via NY 17
Dolgeville
222.6 mi in
|
~4h 30m
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 6h 49m. Total distance: 324.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 49m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 117.5 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $25.70 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 Black River, 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.8 hours each way, a round trip means 13.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Black River, NY before the return drive.
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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