Origin
Queens, NY
Late night in Queens on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queens, NY to Celoron, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 7m
Distance
377.4 mi
607 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 59m
★
6 AM
8h 7m
8 AM
8h 24m
10 AM
8h 13m
12 PM
8h 11m
3 PM
8h 14m
5 PM
8h 23m
8 PM
8h 2m
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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Celoron, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Queens to Celoron covers 377.4 miles and typically takes about 8 hours and 7 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey involves navigating through various local corridors like Rockaway Boulevard and Woodhaven Boulevard before transitioning to I-495 West, it is a significant undertaking that is best approached as a two-day trip. Budgeting approximately $61 for fuel will cover your primary transit costs. While you are staying within New York State, the route shifts from the dense Northeast urban landscape toward the interior of the state. Planning for at least two stops will help break up the drive and keep you alert during this turn-heavy trek.
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
188.7 miles from Queens, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 200 mi | 3h 44m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 44.6 mi | 52m |
| US 219 | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| Market Street | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| US 46 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| NJ 3 | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Montmorenci Road | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| PA 948 | 8.6 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 200 mi, about 3h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Celoron, NY.
1
Start on 104th Street
0.2 mi
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45 sec
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104th Street
2
Turn sharp right onto Rockaway Boulevard
0.5 mi
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57 sec
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Rockaway Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
4.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Woodhaven Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 495
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 495
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Queens-Midtown Tunnel
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Crosstown, 37th Street
Use the slight left lane.
11
Turn slight left onto East 37th Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East 37th Street
Use the slight left lane.
12
Take the ramp
474 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Lincoln Tunnel
13
Turn right
342 ft
·
11 sec
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto NY 495
105 ft
·
4 sec
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Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
15
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.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
453 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto NJ 3
10 mi
·
12 min
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NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto US 46
11 mi
·
12 min
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US 46
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
21
Continue on I 80W
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
23
Merge onto I 80
45 mi
·
52 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
195 mi
·
3 hr 35 min
·
Keystone Shortway
26
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
28
Turn straight onto PA 153
7.5 mi
·
13 min
·
State Park Road
29
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Hoovertown Road
30
Continue on PA 153
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Penfield Road
31
At end of road, turn right onto US 219
12 mi
·
18 min
·
US 219
32
Turn right onto PA 948
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Montmorenci Avenue
33
Continue on PA 948
8.8 mi
·
13 min
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Montmorenci Road
34
Continue on PA 948
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Highland Road
35
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Kane-Russell City Road
36
Take the exit onto PA 948
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
PA 948
37
Continue on PA 666
2.3 mi
·
4 min
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PA 666
38
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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West Main Street
39
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
40
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
41
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
42
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
43
Continue on US 6
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Crescent Park
Use the straight lane.
44
Continue on Crescent Park
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Crescent Park
Use the right lane.
45
Turn right onto Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Hickory Bridge
Use the right lane.
46
Continue on Hickory Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Hickory Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
47
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
48
Turn left onto US 62
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Market Street
49
Turn left onto Kiantone Road
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Kiantone Road
50
Turn left onto NY 60
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Foote Avenue
51
Continue on NY 60
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Foote Avenue
52
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
53
Turn left onto Harrison Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Harrison Street
54
Continue on Steele Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Steele Street
55
Turn left onto NY 394
278 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 6th Street
56
Turn right onto Fairview Avenue
236 ft
·
11 sec
·
Fairview Avenue
57
Turn left onto Fairmount Avenue
157 ft
·
4 sec
·
Fairmount Avenue
58
Continue on Livingston Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Livingston Avenue
59
Turn right onto Dunham Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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Dunham Avenue
60
Turn left onto West Lake Street
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Lake Street
61
Arrive at destination
West Lake Street
Trip Plan
To manage the 377.4-mile distance effectively, try to space your two recommended stops evenly to avoid fatigue on these local roads. Departing early in the morning is essential to navigate the initial heavy-traffic zones in Queens before the day's congestion peaks. Keep your $61 fuel budget handy and monitor your gas levels closely, as local road driving can sometimes be less fuel-efficient than consistent highway cruising. Given the turn-heavy profile of this route, using a reliable GPS for real-time navigation is a must to stay on track through the complex street segments. Splitting the drive over two days will allow you to handle the technical nature of the roads without feeling rushed.
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 188.7 miles from Queens, NY, or about 3h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 200 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 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 188.7 miles or 3h 52m 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 188.7 miles or 3h 52m
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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Celoron, 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.
+
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.
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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 Queens, NY
Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Celoron, NY
Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Queens, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 200 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
189 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Waverly, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
189 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Waverly, NY after about 189 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 188.7 miles from Queens, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 200 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 189 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
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 445 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.
7
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
8
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
8
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
7
12.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
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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
8
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
$62.12 one way
$124.24 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
132 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $67.17 | $134.35 |
| premium | $4.92 | $73.15 | $146.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $83.33 | $166.65 |
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
$62
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$208–$318
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132 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 | 113.2 | 1 | $39.63 | $18.12 |
| Efficient EV | 94.4 | 1 | $33.02 | $15.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151 | 1 | $52.84 | $24.15 |
Gas CO2
132 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.
Destination
Celoron, NY
Late night in Celoron on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Waverly, NY
189 mi in
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
3 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 7m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 13
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 13
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 13
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...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 13
View on nps.gov
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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 13
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...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 13
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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0 percent, you will spend your time navigating surface streets and local arteries rather than consistent high-speed lanes. This setup creates a technical driving experience that feels far more involved than a standard highway slog. As you transition away from the initial urban segments, the road character remains focused on local navigation rather than open-road stretches. You should prepare for a consistent rhythm of turns and stop-and-go conditions throughout the entire 8-hour journey.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
61 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 200 mi on Keystone Shortway.
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 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 44 significant decision points across 377.4 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.
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 Celoron, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Penfield.
Del Water Gap
37.3 mi in
|
~59m
Mahwah
37.6 mi in
|
~59m
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via I 80W
Penfield
284 mi in
|
~5h 38m
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?
Solo Traveler
8h 7m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 200 miles on Keystone Shortway. 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 189 miles on day one.
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.
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 Celoron, 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 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.
Yes — Stonewall National Monument, African Burial Ground 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 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 Celoron, 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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