Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
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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White Plains, NY
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If you are planning a trip from Queens to White Plains, you are looking at a 34-mile journey that typically takes about 51 minutes. This route is an ideal candidate for a one-day trip, as it is short enough to handle without an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $5 on fuel for the duration of the drive. You will be traveling entirely within the Northeast region, staying within New York State for the duration of the trip. Because it is a local drive, you should prepare for a steady pace rather than high-speed highway cruising. It is a straightforward commute that connects the borough to the northern suburbs, making it a practical choice for a quick trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 12.2 mi | 18m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Old Mamaroneck Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Liberty Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Mamaroneck Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and White Plains, NY.
Start on 104th Street
Turn left onto 107th Avenue
Turn left onto 105th Street
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 678
Merge onto I 678
Continue on I 678
Continue on I 678
Continue on HR
Take the exit
Turn right onto Mamaroneck Road
Turn right onto NY 125
Continue on NY 125
Continue on NY 125
Turn slight left onto NY 125
At end of road, turn right onto NY 119
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 28.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto 107th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto 105th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn right onto NY 119 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.79 one way
$9.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$7
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Destination
Late night in White Plains on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
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.
Forget about interstate cruising on this 34-mile trek, as the route consists entirely of local roads without any highway sections. You will navigate via 107th Avenue, 106th Street, and Liberty Avenue, creating a turn-heavy experience that demands your full attention. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on 107th Avenue, you should anticipate constant maneuvering and frequent changes in direction. The personality of this drive is decidedly urban and suburban, lacking long, uninterrupted stretches of road. Be ready for a hands-on driving experience that requires you to stay alert through every intersection and turn along the way.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hutchinson River Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 107th Avenue.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 29.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (107th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (105th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Van Wyck Expressway East): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
364 ft
Total Descent
183 ft
Highest Point
292 ft
~27.9 mi in
Elevation Range
297 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Queens, NY and White Plains, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Scarsdale and Mamaroneck.
Bronx
Scarsdale
Mamaroneck
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
Founded 1683
White Plains is a city of 60,000 people (2020) in Westchester County, New York. White Plains has several locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It also does well-run Saint Patrick's Day parade and New Year's celebrations. The library is top notch. Liberty Park is also worth a visit.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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