Chuck E. Cheese
Near the end, right off the route
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12014871088
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 56m
Distance
175.6 mi
283 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richmondville, NY
Mel Audelo
Queens, NY
Wikimedia Commons
This 175.6-mile drive from Richmondville, NY, to Queens, NY, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 56 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the New York State Thruway, State Highway 145, and NJ 17, with about 51% of the journey on highways. Expect a mixed drive profile as you transition between regions within the Northeast. With an estimated fuel cost of $29, this route offers a straightforward and efficient way to get from upstate New York to the heart of Queens. It's a practical choice for a day trip, allowing for a single planned stop if needed.
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
87.8 miles from Richmondville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 70.5 mi | 1h 21m |
| State Highway 145 | 35 mi | 50m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 32 | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| King's Highway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| I 88 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Richmondville, NY and Queens, NY.
Start on Summit Street
Turn right onto NY 7
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 88
Take the exit
Turn right onto NY 145
At end of road, turn left onto NY 30; NY 145
Continue on NY 30; NY 145
Continue on NY 145
Turn straight onto NY 23
Turn right onto NY 32
Continue on NY 32
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 4
Continue on NJ 4
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
Continue on I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95; US 1
Take the exit
Merge onto I 678
Continue on I 678
Continue on I 678
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
Turn left onto 104th Street
Arrive at destination
Given the 3-hour and 56-minute duration, departing from Richmondville earlier in the day is advisable to avoid potential traffic as you approach Queens. The estimated fuel cost is $29, so ensure your tank is full before you leave. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in planning your break, perhaps midway through the 175.6-mile journey. Keep an eye on your GPS, especially as you transition onto NJ 17, to ensure you're on the most efficient path to your destination in Queens.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 39 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.8 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Queens, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Richmondville, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Richmondville, NY
This is one driving day of about 175.6 miles and 3h 56m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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.
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 87.8 miles from Richmondville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Paramus, New Jersey
Near the end, right off the route
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12014871088
Giovanna's Cafe
Ramsey, New Jersey
Café Panache
Ramsey, New Jersey
Top Coffee Stop
Hackensack, New Jersey
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Saddle River Cafe
Saddle River, New Jersey
Near the end, right off the route
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12014871088
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Ramsey, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+12018255835
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Ramsey, New Jersey
Hours: 12–1:30 pm
+12019340030
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Ramsey, New Jersey
Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm
+12016493600
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+12018800669
Near the end, short detour
Forest Hills, New York
Hours: 12–9 pm
+13475310873
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+12015602269
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Dumont, New Jersey
Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm
+12013742130
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Saddle River, New Jersey
Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm
+12012822300
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+12014265898
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
Englewood, New Jersey
Hours: Closed
+12015675111
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12014259120
Near the end, ~12 min detour
New York, New York
+19172614093
Near the start, short detour
Richmondville, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Mountainville, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+19499452000
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~9 min detour
Mahwah, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18337484267
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
River Edge, New Jersey
Hours: 9 am–11 pm
+16093887728
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm
+12017334359
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–8 pm
+12016202125
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 12–9 pm
+12014401329
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–12 pm
+12013433545
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Catskill, New York
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+15186785665
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 6 am–9 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+12019680808
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 133 and 173 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
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
Regular Gas
$28.90 one way
$57.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $31.26 | $62.51 |
| premium | $4.92 | $34.03 | $68.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.77 | $77.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $26.08
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
$29
Tolls
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.7 | 0 | $18.44 | $8.43 |
| Efficient EV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.36 | $7.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.2 | 0 | $24.58 | $11.24 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Morning in Richmondville on Sunday
Local time
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Queens on Sunday
Local time
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 2:55PM EDT until April 14 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
49°F
Ramapo, NY
88 mi in
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
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
The character of this drive is largely defined by its 51% highway share, offering stretches of consistent speed. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted segment of 70.5 miles on the New York State Thruway, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. As you progress, the route shifts from more rural or suburban New York State Highway 145 to the faster pace of the Thruway and then NJ 17, creating a mixed driving experience. This blend means you'll experience both open-road cruising and potentially more varied conditions as you near your urban destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 133 miles in near NY 17.
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 25 significant decision points across 175.6 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 133 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134.4 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 163.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Richmondville, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
Gsp South: Paterson
Fort Lee
New York
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 56m. Total distance: 175.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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