Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
61.5 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Eastport, NY
Peter Olexa
This 61.5-mile drive from Queens, NY, to Eastport, NY, is designed for a single day, taking about 1.5 hours to complete. You'll primarily navigate through local roads like Sunrise Highway, Rockaway Boulevard, and South Conduit Avenue, with a significant portion of your journey on Sunrise Highway, including a 53.6-mile stretch. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $10. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's a manageable day trip without the need for an overnight stay, offering a straightforward journey within New York. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.7 miles from Queens, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 53.6 mi | 1h 12m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| South Conduit Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| Eastport Manor Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Sunrise Highway Service Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Belt Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 104th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Eastport, NY.
Start on 104th Street
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
Turn left onto NY 27
Take the ramp
Merge onto BP
Take the exit
Continue on NY 27
Continue on NY 27
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on South Sunrise Highway Service Road
Turn right onto CR 55
At end of road, turn left onto CR 80
Arrive at destination
For this 1.5-hour trip covering 61.5 miles, flexibility is your best advantage. You can easily complete this drive in one day, with an estimated fuel cost of just $10. Consider departing during off-peak hours to minimize traffic, especially when navigating the local roads like Sunrise Highway. Since there are no recommended stops, you can create your own schedule, but be mindful of the 'turn-heavy' nature of the route; keep your navigation readily accessible. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 53.6 miles on Sunrise Highway, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before embarking on that segment if needed.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 14 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.7 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eastport, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Queens, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Queens, NY
This is one driving day of about 61.5 miles and 1h 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.7 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 60.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward CR 51: East Moriches, Riverhead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 51 South: East Moriches
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 55 / Eastport Manor Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.99 one way
$19.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
| premium | $4.87 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $13.08 | $26.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.46 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Queens on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Eastport on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than an uninterrupted highway cruise. While 100% of the route involves highway driving, its character is defined by the local roads you'll traverse. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 53.6 miles along Sunrise Highway, offering a more extended period on a single road. However, the overall profile suggests a dynamic driving experience with frequent changes in direction and road conditions as you move through various local environments. This isn't a monotonous interstate journey; rather, it's a route that requires your attention to navigate effectively.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Rockaway Boulevard.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Queens, NY and Eastport, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway East and Eastern Long Lsland.
Belt Parkway East
Eastern Long Lsland
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 61.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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