Trip from Queens, NY to Brewerton, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 43m

Distance

275.3 mi

443 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 31m ★

6 AM

5h 44m

8 AM

6h 10m

10 AM

5h 53m

12 PM

5h 51m

3 PM

5h 55m

5 PM

6h 9m

8 PM

5h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Queens, NY

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Brewerton, NY

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Trip Overview

Queens, NY to Brewerton, NY is 275.3 miles and takes about 5h 43m via I 81 and I 380, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York State, traversing the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that primarily utilizes major interstate highways, making it a practical choice for a single-day trip. You'll find it’s a route well-suited for those looking for efficiency and minimal navigation challenges.

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

137.6 miles from Queens, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	143.8 mi	2h 50m
Christopher Columbus Highway	44.6 mi	52m
I 380	27.7 mi	30m
Keystone Shortway	17.3 mi	24m
US 46	10.8 mi	12m
NJ 3	10.2 mi	12m
Woodhaven Boulevard	4 mi	10m
Lincoln Tunnel Expressway	3.7 mi	6m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 143.8 mi, about 2h 50m

Traffic on I-80

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 246 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~4,353 veh/hr typical · worst 5,201

Quietest

1 AM

~459 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

9.5×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Brewerton, NY.

Start on 104th Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · 104th Street

Turn sharp right onto Rockaway Boulevard

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Rockaway Boulevard

Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard

4.0 mi · 10 min · Woodhaven Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 495

1.8 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 17W Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 49 sec

Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 495

1.4 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 495

1.3 mi · 2 min · Queens-Midtown Tunnel

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward Crosstown, 37th Street Use the slight left lane.

Turn slight left onto East 37th Street

1.1 mi · 3 min · East 37th Street

Use the slight left lane.

Take the ramp

474 ft · 11 sec

Toward Lincoln Tunnel

Turn right

342 ft · 11 sec

Use the right lane.

Merge onto NY 495

105 ft · 4 sec · Lincoln Tunnel Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 495

3.7 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Tunnel Expressway

Toward Lincoln Tunnel Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 29 sec

Toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

453 ft · 7 sec

Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 3

10 mi · 12 min · NJ 3

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 46

11 mi · 12 min · US 46

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

Continue on I 80W

1.6 mi · 1 min · Interstate 80 West

Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 21 sec

Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 80

45 mi · 52 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 46 sec

Exit 293 Toward I 380 North: Scranton

Continue on I 380

28 mi · 30 min · I 380

Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 81

Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

66 mi · 1 hr 17 min · I 81

Toward I 81 North: Syracuse Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

0.2 mi · 17 sec · I 81

Toward Syracuse Use the straight lane.

Continue on I-81

0.4 mi · 26 sec · I-81

Continue on I 81

17 mi · 21 min · I 81

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Exit 31 Toward Brewerton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Bartel Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bartel Road

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto US 11

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Brewerton Road

Turn left onto Baldwin Street

57 ft · 2 sec · Baldwin Street

Arrive at destination

Baldwin Street

Trip Plan

To maximize daylight, consider departing Queens early in the morning. With a drive time of under six hours, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day, but a single stop is recommended for stretching your legs or grabbing a quick bite. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 143.8-mile segment on I 81, as services might be less frequent. Your estimated fuel cost is around $49, so plan accordingly. The route is predominantly interstate, so enjoy the consistent speed limits for most of the drive.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 137.6 miles from Queens, NY, or about 2h 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 143.8 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 61 miles or 1h 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 137.6 miles or 2h 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brewerton, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Queens, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 275.3 miles and 5h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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 I 81 for about 143.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

138 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Scranton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 137.6 miles from Queens, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

2.5 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 33

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.6 and 16.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6.6 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 17W Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

7.6 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan

10.8 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Crosstown, 37th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward Crosstown, 37th Street

12.3 mi into trip | ~27m in | NY 495 / Lincoln Tunnel Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 495 / Lincoln Tunnel Expressway toward Lincoln Tunnel

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Lincoln Tunnel

16.2 mi into trip | ~34m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 3 West: Clifton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.19 one way

$96.38 round trip

$4.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 96 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.82	$52.22	$104.44
premium	$5.23	$56.69	$113.37
diesel	$6.28	$68.02	$136.05

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

Lincoln Tunnel $16.00

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

$48

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$89–$114

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 96.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	82.6	1	$28.91	$13.21
Efficient EV	68.8	0	$24.09	$11.01
EV Truck/SUV	110.1	1	$38.54	$17.62

Gas CO2

96 kg

EV CO2

32 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 Oct 19, 2026

Origin

Queens, NY

Evening in Queens on Thursday

Local time

5:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Sunny

NE 6 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Brewerton, NY

Evening in Brewerton on Thursday

Local time

5:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Sunny

SW 5 mph 0% chance 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

2 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

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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 9.5

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is mostly highway, with 73% of the drive on interstates like I 81 and I 380. You'll encounter a substantial stretch of 143.8 miles on I 81 without needing to exit. Expect the highway driving to transition to surface roads as you approach your destination. The high percentage of interstate driving means you’ll likely notice frequent exit ramps and varying traffic patterns as you move through different sections of the state.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 143.8 mi on I 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Christopher Columbus Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 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 275.3 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 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,897 ft 6 ft

Total Climb

2,571 ft

Total Descent

2,222 ft

Highest Point

1,897 ft

~118 mi in

Elevation Range

1,890 ft

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 Brewerton, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah, Albany and Syracuse.

Del Water Gap

37.3 mi in | ~59m

Mahwah

37.6 mi in | ~59m | via I 80W

Albany

187.8 mi in | ~3h 59m | via I 81

Syracuse

256.1 mi in | ~5h 19m | via I 81

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

Arriving in Brewerton, NY

Full guide →

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 5h 43m. Total distance: 275.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 143.8 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with Lincoln Tunnel. 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.

Yes — we found about 34 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Brewerton, 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. There are 34 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Stonewall National Monument and Castle Clinton 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 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Brewerton, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Queens, NY to Brewerton, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-80

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Broome Gateway Rest Area

Rest Area

Penn-Can Travel Plaza

Rest area

Rest Area

Rest Area

Flying J Travel Center

Whitney Point Rest Area

Pennsylvania Welcome Center

Rest Area

Rest Area

Onvo Travel Plaza

Preble

Crescent Lake Rest Area

Onvo Travel Plaza

TA

Pennsylvania Welcome Center

Rest Area

Flying J Travel Center

Onvo Travel Plaza

Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Larry Doby Service Area

Service Plaza

Connie Chung Service Area

Rest Area

Alexander Hamilton Service Area

GPS Roofing

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

DeWitt Travel Plaza

Vince Lombardi Service Area

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Queens, NY

Brewerton, NY

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 43m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

African Burial Ground National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

Governors Island National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Queens, NY

Arriving in Brewerton, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

How this page is built

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