Origin
Valhalla, NY
Morning in Valhalla on Sunday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Valhalla, NY to Queens, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Valhalla, NY
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Queens, NY
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Trip Overview
Valhalla to Queens is 31.1 miles and takes about 54 minutes via Hutchinson River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short distance and mostly highway profile, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. It's a straightforward drive that gets you where you need to go efficiently, making it a practical choice for commuting or reaching your next destination within the metro area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Broadway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Old Mamaroneck Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Hutchinson River Parkway
— 10.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valhalla, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
2
Continue on NY 22
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto South Broadway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Broadway
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Maple Avenue
5
Turn left onto NY 125
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Mamaroneck Avenue
6
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 125
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Mamaroneck Road
7
Continue on NY 125
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Secor Road
8
Keep slight right at fork
441 ft
·
9 sec
Toward New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Larchmont
9
Turn straight onto Heathcote Bypass
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Heathcote Bypass
10
Turn straight onto NY 125
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Weaver Street
11
Turn right onto Stratton Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Stratton Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Pinebrook Boulevard
523 ft
·
16 sec
·
Pinebrook Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Hutchinson Parkway South
14
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
15
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.
16
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
17
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
18
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
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.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Use the right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
25
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Valhalla, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 6.1 and 28.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Larchmont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Larchmont
7
11 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
7
24 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
8
28.2 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
28.5 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
$5.05 one way
$10.11 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| premium | $4.87 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $6.62 | $13.23 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$7
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Queens, NY
Morning in Queens on Sunday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Rain Showers
NE 10 mph
96% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 5:08AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
8 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
54m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on highways, with 63% of the 31.1 miles on expressways. You'll experience a solid stretch of 10.9 miles on the Hutchinson River Parkway before transitioning to other main roads. Expect a lot of merging and navigating traffic, typical of urban and suburban expressway driving in this region. The majority of your time will be spent on these high-speed parkways and expressways.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Hutchinson River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 6.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 31.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Valhalla, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Larchmont and Hutchinson Parkway South.
New Rochelle
6.1 mi in
|
~11m
Mamaroneck
6.1 mi in
|
~11m
Larchmont
6.1 mi in
|
~11m
Hutchinson Parkway South
8.1 mi in
|
~15m
About the Cities
Starting in Valhalla, NY
Full guide →Valhalla is a hamlet in Westchester County, New York.
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 54m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on Hutchinson River 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.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): 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.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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