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Trip from Red Hook, 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 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 31m

Distance

111 mi

179 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

14 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 21m ★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 25m

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

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Downtown Red Hook, NY, NY

Red Hook, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

borough in New York City, New York, United States

Queens, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Red Hook, NY to Queens, NY covers 111 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Taconic State Parkway, I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.9 miles on Taconic State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.04 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

55.5 miles from Red Hook, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Taconic State Parkway 30.9 mi 41m
I 684 26.8 mi 31m
Hutchinson River Parkway 15.9 mi 23m
I 84 15.5 mi 18m
State Highway 199 6.9 mi 9m
Van Wyck Expressway 4.3 mi 6m
Whitestone Expressway 2.3 mi 3m
Liberty Avenue 1.5 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Taconic State Parkway — 30.9 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 199

0.5 mi · 42 sec · East Market Street
2

Continue on NY 199

6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 199
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 37 sec
4

Merge onto Taconic State Parkway

31 mi · 41 min · Taconic State Parkway
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 84 East: Danbury
6

Merge onto I 84

15 mi · 18 min · I 84
7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 68A Toward I 684 South: White Plains Use the right lane.
8

Merge onto I 684

27 mi · 31 min · I 684
9

Keep slight left at fork

1.5 mi · 2 min
Exit 1 Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City Use the straight lane.
10

Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway

7.7 mi · 10 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway

8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 678

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
13

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
14

Continue on I 678

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 678

4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport Use the slight left lane.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 6 Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue Use the right lane.
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue Use the slight right lane.
18

Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

0.9 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

1.5 mi · 4 min · Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Turn left onto 104th Street

205 ft · 9 sec · 104th Street
21

Arrive at destination

104th Street

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 55.5 miles from Red Hook, NY, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.9 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 24 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.5 miles or 1h 14m 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 57m

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 Red Hook, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Red Hook, NY

This is one driving day of about 111 miles and 2h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Red Hook, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Taconic State Parkway for about 30.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Heritage Hills, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Heritage Hills, NY

56 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

Red Oaks Mill, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Heritage Hills, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.5 miles from Red Hook, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Flatiron Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Red Hook, New York

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $30 to $50

Hours: 5–9 pm

+18457588260

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Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Flushing, New York

1.7 mi

Rraci's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brewster, New York

1.7 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

College Point, New York

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 11min to go 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

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Hangars Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lagrangeville, New York

3 mi

Flatiron Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $30 to $50

Red Hook, New York

Hours: 5–9 pm

+18457588260

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Rraci's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $100 or ab

Brewster, New York

Hours: 5–10:30 pm

+18452786695

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Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Forest Hills, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13475310873

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La Patrona Mexican Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Brewster, New York

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+18452774140

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The Arch Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $100 or ab

Brewster, New York

Hours: 5–10 pm

+18452795011

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Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $30 to $50

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

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El Mariachi -Mexican Restaurant &Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv

Holmes, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18458785057

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Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

Hangars Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Lagrangeville, New York

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18456051991

Visit website

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

Kumo Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Elmhurst, New York

Hours: 8 AM–9 PM

+19297673936

Visit website

An Beal Bocht Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17188847127

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Tabbouleh Cafe & restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

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

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+17186738301

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Mocha Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13472027123

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Goldens Bridge, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

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Electrify America Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Goldens Bridge, New York

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Brewster, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Lagrangeville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19142874200

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ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Brewster, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

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EVgo Charging Station

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

Final third 5 mi from route ~12 min detour

Rye, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

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Evoke Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Rye, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18134925220

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ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Brewster, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Cranberry Lake Preserve

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

West Harrison, New York

Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm

+19144281005

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Kensico Dam Plaza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Valhalla, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+19142314033

Visit website

Highland Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Bounce N Play

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Astoria, New York

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+17187777529

Visit website

Canarsie Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Brooklyn, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Maria Hernandez Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Ewen Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Hell Gate Bridge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

New York, New York

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 54.2 and 108.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
54.2 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the exit toward I 684 South: White Plains

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

Use the right lane. Exit 68A Toward I 684 South: White Plains
9
81.7 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Exit 1 Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
7
90.8 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | Hutchinson River Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway toward Whitestone Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Whitestone Bridge
8
108.1 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in

Take the exit toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue

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

Use the right lane. Exit 6 Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlanti...
9
108.4 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.04 one way

$36.08 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $19.53 $39.05
premium $4.87 $21.26 $42.53
diesel $5.40 $23.61 $47.22

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Whitestone Bridge $6.55

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

$18

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

EV Charging Along Route

14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tops Friendly Market - Tesla Supercharger

Lagrangeville, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

Hotel MTK

Mt. Kisco, NY

VIALYNK

10 DCFC

Hannaford Supermarket - Tesla Supercharger

Red Hook, NY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Stewart’s Shop - Tesla Supercharger

Clinton Corners, NY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Dunkin - Tesla Supercharger

Brewster, NY

Tesla

8 DCFC

EVolve NY Goldens Bridge

Goldens Bridge, NY

Electrify America

6 DCFC

EVolve NY Katonah

Katonah, NY

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Ruge’s Ford

Rhinebeck, NY

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Tesla: 4 ChargePoint Network: 2 Blink Network: 2 Electrify America: 2 CHARGESMART_EV: 1 VIALYNK: 1 JULE: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.3 0 $11.65 $5.33
Efficient EV 27.8 0 $9.71 $4.44
EV Truck/SUV 44.4 0 $15.54 $7.10

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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 26, 2026

Origin

Red Hook, NY

Morning in Red Hook on Sunday

Local time

10:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Queens, NY

Morning in Queens on Sunday

Local time

10:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Partly Sunny

NE 13 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

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

21 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

2h 31m on the road

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 99.5
View on nps.gov
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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 99.5
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 111
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 111
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 111
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 111
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

111 mi in 2h 31m, mostly highway — 30.9 mi of that is on Taconic State Parkway.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.9 mi on Taconic State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and I 684. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 54.2 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 14 significant decision points across 111 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 54.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.8 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

On the drive from Red Hook, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.

New York City

81.7 mi in | ~1h 44m

About the Cities

Starting in Red Hook, NY

Full guide →

Red Hook is the name of both a village and a township in Dutchess County, New York. The town encompasses the villages of Red Hook and Tivoli as well as the hamlets of Annandale-on-Hudson, Barrytown and Upper Red Hook.

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 2h 31m. Total distance: 111 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 30.9 miles on Taconic State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.55 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 Queens, 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 54.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.8 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Queens, NY before heading back.

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