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Trip from Queens, NY to Middleport, 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 4m

Distance

374 mi

602 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$62

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
7h 56m ★
6 AM
8h 5m
8 AM
8h 22m
10 AM
8h 11m
12 PM
8h 9m
3 PM
8h 12m
5 PM
8h 21m
8 PM
8h 0m

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

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Middleport, NY

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Trip Overview

Queens, NY to Middleport, NY is 374 miles and takes about 8h 4m via I 81 and New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $62 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York State, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a drive that involves a good amount of time on major highways, interspersed with more local road segments. Given the 8-hour duration, it's a feasible one-day drive, but splitting it over two days, as recommended, allows for a more relaxed pace. Consider this route if you're looking for a direct path between these two points within the state.

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

187 miles from Queens, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 97.3 mi 1h 55m
Christopher Columbus Highway 44.6 mi 52m
New York State Thruway 30.3 mi 34m
I 380 27.7 mi 30m
Keystone Shortway 17.3 mi 24m
Eastern Expressway 15.3 mi 19m
State Route 31 11.2 mi 12m
US 46 10.8 mi 12m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 97.3 mi, about 1h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 104th Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · 104th Street
2

Turn sharp right onto Rockaway Boulevard

0.5 mi · 57 sec · 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 · 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 · 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 · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Merge onto US 46

11 mi · 12 min · 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

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway
26

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 46 sec
Exit 293 Toward I 380 North: Scranton
27

Continue on I 380

28 mi · 30 min · I 380
Use the straight lane.
28

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81
Use the straight lane.
29

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
30

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

37 mi · 43 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
31

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 52 Toward NY 13: Cortland
32

Turn right onto NY 13

39 ft · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue
33

Turn left onto Locust Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue
34

Continue on Albany Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Albany Street
35

At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
36

Turn left onto NY 41

10 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street
37

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
38

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
39

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
40

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 48 sec · East Lake Street
41

Turn left onto US 20

7.3 mi · 13 min · East Genesee Street
42

Turn right onto US 20

0.2 mi · 12 sec · North Fulton Street
43

Turn left onto US 20; NY 5

0.4 mi · 1 min · Arterial West
44

Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38

9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street
Use the left lane.
45

Continue on US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
46

Turn right onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
47

Continue on NY 318

319 ft · 10 sec · NY 318
Use the right lane.
48

Turn right onto NY 414

0.3 mi · 28 sec · State Route 414
Use the right lane.
49

Continue on NY 414

217 ft · 11 sec · Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
50

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Use the left lane.
51

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo Use the straight / right lanes.
52

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
53

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 45 Toward I 490: Rochester Use the slight right lane.
54

Continue on I 490

15 mi · 19 min · Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 490

4.8 mi · 6 min · Western Expressway
Use the straight lane.
56

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 8 Toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
57

Continue on NY 531

7.5 mi · 8 min · NY 531
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
58

Continue on NY 31

4.8 mi · 5 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road
59

Continue on NY 19 Truck; NY 31

1.2 mi · 1 min · Fourth Section Road
60

Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31

1.5 mi · 1 min · Redman Road
61

Turn left onto NY 31

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Avenue
62

Continue on NY 31

1.6 mi · 2 min · Brockport-Holley Road
63

Continue on NY 31

0.5 mi · 1 min · State Street
64

Continue on NY 31

382 ft · 5 sec · Mechanic Street
65

Continue on NY 31

408 ft · 6 sec · Public Square
66

Continue on NY 31

0.1 mi · 6 sec · Wright Street
67

Continue on NY 31

0.5 mi · 36 sec · West Albion Street
68

Continue on NY 31

2.3 mi · 2 min · Holley Road
69

Turn straight onto NY 31

0.3 mi · 18 sec · State Route 31
70

Continue on NY 31

1.1 mi · 1 min · Fancher Road
71

Turn straight onto NY 31

3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31
72

Continue on NY 31

2.2 mi · 2 min · East Avenue
73

Continue on NY 31

7.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 31
74

Turn straight onto NY 31

1.5 mi · 1 min · Million Dollar Highway
75

Continue on NY 31

1.8 mi · 2 min · East Center Street
76

Continue on NY 31E

3.0 mi · 5 min · Telegraph Road
77

Continue on NY 31E

0.3 mi · 29 sec · State Road
78

Continue on NY 31E

0.5 mi · 59 sec · State Street
79

At end of road, turn right onto NY 271

29 ft · 0 sec · North Main Street
80

Arrive at destination

NY 271

Trip Plan

For this 374-mile journey, aiming for an early morning departure from Queens will help you navigate the initial city traffic and maximize daylight. With a recommended two-day pace, you can break up the 8-hour drive comfortably. A good stopping point might be around the halfway mark, allowing you to enjoy the second half of the drive with fresh eyes. Watch for the transition from I 81 to the New York State Thruway, as this is a significant change in the road's character. You'll have about 2 stops factored into the drive, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly.

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 187 miles from Queens, NY, or about 3h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.3 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 82 miles or 1h 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 187 miles or 3h 58m 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 187 miles or 3h 58m

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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Middleport, 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.

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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 187 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Middleport, NY

Aim for roughly 187 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 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 I 81 for about 97.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Vestal, NY

187 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 Vestal, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Vestal, NY

187 mi · about 4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Vestal, NY after about 187 miles or 4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Endwell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 187 miles from Queens, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.3 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 187 miles or 4 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Forest Hills, New York

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13475310873

Visit website

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Totowa, New Jersey

2.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Montclair, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 26.7

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Forest Hills, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13475310873

Visit website

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 26.7

Totowa, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+19735955595

Visit website

Lumis Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $50 to $10 mile 26.7

Fairfield, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19739442049

Visit website

Tabbouleh Cafe & restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+17186738301

Visit website

Nangma Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30

Elmhurst, New York

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13477306117

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 26.7

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

IONNA Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 133.6

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 133.6

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 160.3

New Milford, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15704652974

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 187

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 160.3

New Milford, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15704652974

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 187

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 133.6

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 187

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Channing H. Philbrick Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 320.5

Penfield, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15853408655

Visit website

Washington Grove

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 320.5

Rochester, New York

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15854287581

Visit website

Highland Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

RMSC (Rochester Museum & Science Center)

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 320.5

Rochester, New York

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15852714320

Visit website

Jack's Place

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 320.5

Penfield, New York

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

Cayuga Museum of History & Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 267.1

Auburn, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13152538051

Visit website

The Strong National Museum of Play

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 320.5

Rochester, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15852632700

Visit website

Play Space ABC Cayuga

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 267.1

Auburn, New York

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+13152525541

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 47

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.6 and 330.8 — 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
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
8
330.8 mi into trip | ~7h 9m in

Take the exit toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport

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 8 Toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$61.56 one way

$123.13 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 131 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $66.57 $133.14
premium $4.92 $72.49 $144.98
diesel $5.61 $82.57 $165.15

Estimated Tolls: $17.52

Lincoln Tunnel $16.00
New York State Thruway (30.3 mi) $1.52

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

$18

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$209–$319

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 130.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 112.2 1 $39.27 $17.95
Efficient EV 93.5 1 $32.73 $14.96
EV Truck/SUV 149.6 1 $52.36 $23.94

Gas CO2

131 kg

EV CO2

44 kg (66% 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 Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Queens, NY

Night in Queens on Saturday

Local time

10:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Mostly Cloudy

NE 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Destination

Middleport, NY

Night in Middleport on Saturday

Local time

10:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Mostly Clear

S 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

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

2 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

8h 4m 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

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 12.9
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

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 12.9
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

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 12.9
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

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 12.9
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General Grant National Memorial

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 12.9
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument

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 12.9
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 offers a "Turn-heavy local drive" profile, even with 54% of it on major highways like I 81 and the New York State Thruway. While you'll encounter stretches of faster driving, be prepared for frequent changes in road type and speed limits. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 97.3 miles, primarily on I 81, offering a period of consistent highway travel. Beyond that, expect the road to become more intricate with more turns and local traffic as you approach your destination. It's not a pure interstate cruise, but a mix that requires attention to changing conditions.

Only 54% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
80 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.3 mi on I 81.

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 47 significant decision points across 374 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.

Between Queens, NY and Middleport, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah, Albany and Brockport.

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

Brockport

330.8 mi in | ~7h 9m

About the Cities

Starting in Queens, NY

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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 Middleport, NY

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Middleport is a village in the Niagara Frontier region of New York.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Solo Traveler

8h 4m 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 97.3 miles on I 81. 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 187 miles on day one.

Expect about $17.52 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 Middleport, 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 Middleport, 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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