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Trip from Quogue, NY to Queens, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

68.5 mi

110 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m

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

Downtown Quogue, NY, NY

Quogue, NY

Peter Olexa

borough in New York City, New York, United States

Queens, NY

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Trip Overview

Quogue to Queens is 68.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 40 minutes via Sunrise Highway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, rather than a straightforward highway journey. With only a 1-day recommendation, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing ample time to reach your destination without feeling rushed.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

34.2 miles from Quogue, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sunrise Highway 54.6 mi 1h 13m
West Montauk Highway 6.9 mi 11m
Rockaway Boulevard 3.2 mi 7m
Belt Parkway 1.3 mi 1m
Eastport Manor Road 0.9 mi 1m
North Conduit Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
103rd Street 0.2 mi <1m
Liberty Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Sunrise Highway — 54.6 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 80

6.9 mi · 11 min · West Montauk Highway
Use the sharp left / left lanes.
2

Turn slight right

185 ft · 6 sec
Use the right lane.
3

Turn straight onto CR 55

0.9 mi · 1 min · Eastport Manor Road
4

Take the ramp

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward NY 27 west: New York Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto NY 27

55 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
7

Merge onto BP

1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 21A Toward Rockaway Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn straight onto NY 27

0.3 mi · 45 sec · North Conduit Avenue
10

Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Boulevard

2.7 mi · 6 min · Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right onto 103rd Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · 103rd Street
13

Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

257 ft · 11 sec · Liberty Avenue
14

Turn right onto 104th Street

205 ft · 9 sec · 104th Street
15

Arrive at destination

104th Street

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour 40 minute duration and the turn-heavy nature, starting your trip in Quogue mid-morning should allow you to avoid the worst of local traffic. While this is a short, single-day trip, consider making a brief stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs, especially as you transition between Sunrise Highway and West Montauk Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel; at an estimated $11 cost, it's best to top off before you leave Quogue to ensure you have plenty for the local road segments. Be mindful of the frequent turns, as they can easily add time if you're not paying close attention to navigation.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.2 miles from Quogue, NY, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 miles.

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 15 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 34.2 miles or 49m 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 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Queens, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Quogue, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Quogue, NY

This is one driving day of about 68.5 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Quogue, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 54.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown West Babylon, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Babylon, NY

34 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.

Popular next leg

West Babylon, NY to Queens, NY

27.7 mi · 42m

Pacing Suggestions

Patchogue, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Babylon, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.2 miles from Quogue, 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.8 and 65.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
7.8 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the ramp toward NY 27 west: New York

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward NY 27 west: New York
5
8.6 mi into trip | ~14m in | NY 27 / Sunrise Highway

Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
63.2 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Take the exit toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
7
64.6 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Take the exit toward Rockaway Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 21A Toward Rockaway Boulevard
6
65.6 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | Rockaway Boulevard

Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.28 one way

$22.55 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $12.19 $24.38
premium $4.92 $13.28 $26.55
diesel $5.61 $15.12 $30.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.6 0 $7.19 $3.29
Efficient EV 17.1 0 $5.99 $2.74
EV Truck/SUV 27.4 0 $9.59 $4.38

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Quogue, NY

Late night in Quogue on Tuesday

Local time

4:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Queens, NY

Late night in Queens on Tuesday

Local time

4:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

11 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

1h 40m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fire Island National Seashore

Fire Island National Seashore

National Seashore

Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 25.7
Park Closure: Pet Restrictions, Beach Driving Closures in Effect March 15 through Labor Day
Caution: Avian Influenza (HPAI) Suspected in Dead Birds in Seashore Areas
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...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 74.7
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...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 74.7
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 74.7
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...

9 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 74.7
View on nps.gov
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...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 74.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only about half of the 68.5 miles on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time navigating local roads, so be prepared for more frequent adjustments to your route. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 54.6 miles, primarily on Sunrise Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you transition back to more complex local segments. The route profile suggests a dynamic driving experience, mixing faster highway sections with the intricacies of city and town navigation as you approach Queens.

Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.6 mi on Sunrise Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 7.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 7.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

On the drive from Quogue, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.

Belt Parkway West

63.2 mi in | ~1h 28m

About the Cities

Arriving 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 40m. Total distance: 68.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 54.6 miles on Sunrise Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Queens, 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 7.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Fire Island National Seashore, African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (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 Queens, 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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