Origin
Queens, NY
Late night in Queens on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queens, NY to Lewisboro, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
52.1 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
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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Lewisboro, NY
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Trip Overview
This 52.1-mile drive from Queens, NY, to Lewisboro, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, it's an economical trip. The route primarily utilizes the New England Thruway, Smith Ridge Road, and the Van Wyck Expressway, offering a blend of highway and local road driving. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a day excursion, allowing for a flexible schedule without the need for an overnight stay. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region for the entirety of this journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New England Thruway | 22.5 mi | 30m |
| Smith Ridge Road | 6.1 mi | 11m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| South Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Middlesex Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Liberty Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
New England Thruway
— 22.5 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Lewisboro, 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
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 4A
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95
23 mi
·
30 min
·
New England Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 10
Toward Noroton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Noroton Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Noroton Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto Middlesex Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Middlesex Road
17
Keep slight left at fork onto Middlesex Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Middlesex Road
18
Continue on Middlesex Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Middlesex Road
19
Turn left onto CT 124
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mansfield Avenue
20
Continue on CT 124
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Avenue
21
Turn right onto CT 106; CT 124
337 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cherry Street
22
Turn left onto CT 106; CT 124
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
502 ft
·
16 sec
·
Locust Avenue
24
Turn left onto Forest Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Forest Street
25
Turn right onto Smith Ridge Road
147 ft
·
7 sec
·
Smith Ridge Road
26
Continue on CT 123
6.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Smith Ridge Road
27
Turn right onto Shady Lane
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Shady Lane
28
Arrive at destination
Shady Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 45.2 — 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.
7
16.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: New Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4A
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
7
39 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward Noroton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward Noroton
6
39.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Noroton Avenue
Turn left onto Noroton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
45.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
CT 106; CT 124 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 106; CT 124 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.58 one way
$17.15 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.27 | $18.55 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.13
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
New England Thruway
(22.5 mi)
$1.58
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$8
Total
$17
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Lewisboro, NY
Late night in Lewisboro on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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
1h 22m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 52.1-mile journey, with only 25% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.5 miles along the New England Thruway. As you progress, the character of the road will shift, transitioning from more direct highway travel to more intricate local roads as you approach your destination. This means you'll be navigating more turns and potentially encountering varied speed limits throughout your drive.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.5 mi on New England Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 1.7 miles in near Van Wyck Expressway East.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.1 miles you will encounter 20 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 1.7 miles (Van Wyck Expressway East): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Queens, NY to Lewisboro, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Noroton along the way.
Noroton
39 mi in
|
~58m
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 1h 22m. Total distance: 52.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.5 miles on New England Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $8.13 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 Lewisboro, 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 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lewisboro, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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