Trip from Bardonia, NY to Queens, NY

Drive Time

1h 1m

Distance

39 mi

63 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

0h 56m ★

6 AM

1h 1m

8 AM

1h 11m

10 AM

1h 5m

12 PM

1h 4m

3 PM

1h 5m

5 PM

1h 11m

8 PM

0h 58m

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

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Bardonia, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Queens, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Bardonia to Queens is a straightforward 39-mile journey that typically takes about an hour and one minute. Since this trip is well within the range of a single day, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $6 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. The route relies heavily on major arteries, including the Palisades Interstate Parkway, the Cross Bronx Expressway, and the Van Wyck Expressway. Because you are staying within the Northeast region, the transit feels familiar yet transitions quickly from the suburban atmosphere of Rockland County to the dense urban environment of New York City. This is a practical, no-nonsense drive designed for efficiency rather than leisure.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

19.5 miles from Bardonia, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 86% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on high-speed roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 18.3 miles along the Palisades Interstate Parkway, providing a consistent pace before you hit the more complex expressway interchanges. The character of the drive shifts significantly as you transition from the parkway into the heavy traffic flow of the Cross Bronx and Van Wyck Expressways. While you won't encounter technical mountain roads or local winding streets, the intensity of the driving environment increases as you approach the city. Be prepared for a fast-moving, high-traffic commute that demands your full attention from start to finish.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Palisades Interstate Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palisades Interstate Parkway and Cross Bronx Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 39 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 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.8 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

26.5 mi into trip | ~38m in

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6A Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

31.8 mi into trip | ~47m 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

36.1 mi into trip | ~53m 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...

36.3 mi into trip | ~54m 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

37.4 mi into trip | ~56m in | Liberty Avenue

Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Palisades Interstate Parkway	18.3 mi	25m
Cross Bronx Expressway	4.4 mi	5m
Van Wyck Expressway	4.3 mi	6m
Whitestone Expressway	2.3 mi	3m
Liberty Avenue	1.5 mi	4m
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge	1.3 mi	2m
State Highway 304	1 mi	1m
Van Wyck Expressway West	0.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Palisades Interstate Parkway — 18.3 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on NY 304

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Highway 304

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 30 sec

Turn left onto Smith Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Smith Street

Turn left onto NY 59

0.3 mi · 35 sec · NY 59

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward New York, Palisades Interstate Parkway South

Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

18 mi · 25 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.5 mi · 52 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.4 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min

Exit 6A Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 678

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

Continue on I 678

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

Use the none lane.

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.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 6 Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec

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

Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

0.9 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

1.5 mi · 4 min · Liberty Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto 104th Street

205 ft · 9 sec · 104th Street

Arrive at destination

104th Street

Trip Plan

Given the urban nature of the route, timing is everything to avoid the worst of the regional congestion. Aim to depart outside of peak rush hours to ensure you stay closer to the estimated one-hour travel time. Since the trip is short and requires zero planned stops, you have the flexibility to power through the 39 miles without needing a break for fuel or rest. Keep a close eye on your GPS as you navigate the transition from the Cross Bronx to the Van Wyck, as these interchanges can be hectic. If you are heading into Queens for a specific appointment, factor in a buffer for unpredictable expressway traffic, which is common on this specific corridor.

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 19.5 miles from Bardonia, NY, or about 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.3 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 39 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 19.5 miles or 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 49m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bardonia, 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 Bardonia, NY

This is one driving day of about 39 miles and 1h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bardonia, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Palisades Interstate Parkway for about 18.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.5 mi from Bardonia, NY · 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

The Bronx, NY

20 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

The Bronx, NY to Queens, NY

14.7 mi · 30m

Pacing Suggestions

Richmond Hill, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

The Bronx, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Bardonia, 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

$6.35 one way

$12.70 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$6.88	$13.76
premium	$4.88	$7.50	$15.00
diesel	$5.64	$8.66	$17.33

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $16.00

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

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.7	$4.10	$1.87
Efficient EV	9.8	$3.41	$1.56
EV Truck/SUV	15.6	$5.46	$2.50

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Bardonia, NY

Evening in Bardonia on Sunday

Local time

5:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Queens, NY

Evening in Queens on Sunday

Local time

5:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°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

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

1h 1m 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 Bardonia, NY to Queens, NY covers 39 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Palisades Interstate Parkway, Cross Bronx Expressway, Van Wyck Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.5 miles from Bardonia, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The route from Bardonia, NY to Queens, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Bardonia, NY to Queens, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Queens, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bardonia, NY

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Same local time

8 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 1m on the road

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