Origin
Apalachin, NY
Afternoon in Apalachin on Wednesday
Local time
1:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Apalachin, NY to Queens, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 53m
Distance
212.6 mi
342 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 41m
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6 AM
3h 53m
8 AM
4h 19m
10 AM
4h 2m
12 PM
4h 0m
3 PM
4h 4m
5 PM
4h 18m
8 PM
3h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Apalachin, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Queens, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Apalachin, NY to Queens, NY covers 212.6 miles and takes about 3h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southside Drive, Southern Tier Expressway, I 81 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.00 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
106.3 miles from Apalachin, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 53m drive with frequent turns across 212.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southside Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Apalachin, NY to Queens, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southside Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern Tier Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 380 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Keystone Shortway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 46 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Southside Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apalachin, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
2
Turn right onto Southside Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Southside Drive
3
Take the ramp left
427 ft
·
11 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
7
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
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I 380 South: Mount Pocono
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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I 80 East: Stroudsburg
10
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
71 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
Keystone Shortway
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
12
Merge slight right
2.1 mi
·
2 min
13
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
1 min
14
Turn slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
16
Merge slight right
1.1 mi
·
1 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
18
Continue on South Marginal Highway
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South Marginal Highway
19
Turn right onto Boulevard East
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Boulevard East
20
Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
125 ft
·
15 sec
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Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
21
Turn right onto Lincoln Tunnel access
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
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Lincoln Tunnel access
22
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Tunnel
23
Keep slight right to continue on Dyer Avenue
266 ft
·
7 sec
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Dyer Avenue
24
Keep slight right to continue on 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
335 ft
·
8 sec
·
36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
25
Continue on Dyer Avenue
351 ft
·
20 sec
·
Dyer Avenue
26
Turn left onto West 36th Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West 36th Street
27
Take the ramp straight toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
28
Keep slight left
2.5 mi
·
4 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport
30
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Island Expressway
31
Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard
32
Keep slight right to continue on NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
33
Keep slight right to continue on Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
34
Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
3.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Woodhaven Boulevard
35
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
344 ft
·
10 sec
·
Rockaway Boulevard
36
Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
37
Turn right onto 104th Street
207 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
38
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 106.3 miles from Apalachin, NY, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.3 miles or 1h 56m 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 11m
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 Apalachin, 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 Apalachin, NY
This is one driving day of about 212.6 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Apalachin, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.3 mi from Apalachin, NY · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.3 miles from Apalachin, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Queens, NY
The final approach into Queens, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Queens, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.00 one way
$69.99 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $37.84 | $75.68 |
| premium | $4.92 | $41.21 | $82.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.94 | $93.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
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
$35
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.8 | 0 | $22.32 | $10.20 |
| Efficient EV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.60 | $8.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85 | 1 | $29.76 | $13.61 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Queens, NY
Afternoon in Queens on Wednesday
Local time
1:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
106 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 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
3h 53m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Apalachin, NY to Queens, NY covers 212.6 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southside Drive, Southern Tier Expressway, I 81 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.3 miles from Apalachin, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Apalachin, NY to Queens, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Apalachin, NY to Queens, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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