This 97.4-mile drive from Barryville, NY, to Queens, NY, is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 26 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, it's an economical option for a day trip, allowing you to arrive in Queens without needing an overnight stay. The primary roads you'll travel are NJ 23 and State Route 97, making up a significant portion of the journey. This route remains within the Northeast region, offering a familiar landscape as you transition from the more rural feel of Barryville to the urban environment of Queens.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.7 miles from Barryville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 97.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 69% of the drive utilizing faster roads. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 18.8 miles on NJ 23, providing a consistent pace for a good portion of your travel. While the exact nature of the roads beyond these main arteries isn't specified, the overall profile suggests a drive that prioritizes efficiency. You'll likely notice a gradual shift in the surroundings as you progress from the New York countryside towards the denser areas leading into Queens.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 23 and Walling Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 81.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 26 significant decision points across 97.4 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 81.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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81.7 mi into trip|~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Bou...
8
83.7 mi into trip|~1h 54m in
Take the ramp toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
8
89.5 mi into trip|~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport
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 17W-E
Toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia A...
8
92.5 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boule...
8
92.9 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Barryville, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Clifton, Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries To New York City, New York City and Lincoln Tunnel Access - among others.
Clifton
67.1 mi in|~1h 33m
Weehawken
83.1 mi in|~1h 53m
Hoboken
83.1 mi in|~1h 53m
Ferries To New York City
83.1 mi in|~1h 53m
New York City
83.7 mi in|~1h 54m
Lincoln Tunnel Access
83.7 mi in|~1h 54m
Downtown
85.6 mi in|~2h
Madison Square Garden
85.6 mi in|~2h
Bronx
89.5 mi in|~2h 9m
Laguardia Airport
89.5 mi in|~2h 9m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NJ 23
18.8 mi
25m
Walling Avenue
18.1 mi
27m
State Route 97
18.1 mi
26m
NJ 3
10.5 mi
11m
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
9.8 mi
11m
Woodhaven Boulevard
3.9 mi
10m
US 46
3.7 mi
4m
I 495
2.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
NJ 23
— 18.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barryville, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on NY 97
18 mi·26 min·State Route 97
2
Continue on NY 42; NY 97
1.9 mi·2 min·West Main Street
3
Turn right onto CR 15
0.4 mi·31 sec·CR 15
4
Continue on NJ 23
13 mi·17 min·NJ 23
5
Continue on NJ 23
18 mi·27 min·Walling Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on NJ 23
9.8 mi·11 min·Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
7
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
6.2 mi·7 min·NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
297 ft·7 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
10
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi·2 min·US 46
11
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi·1 min·US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
11 mi·11 min·NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy BoulevardUse the straight / right lanes.
14
Merge onto NJ 495
1.1 mi·1 min·NJ 495
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on South Marginal Highway
0.1 mi·10 sec·South Marginal Highway
17
Turn right onto Boulevard East
0.4 mi·1 min·Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
18
Take the ramp
123 ft·14 sec
Toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York CityUse the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right
0.2 mi·57 sec
Toward Lincoln Tunnel access
20
Merge onto NJ 495
1.6 mi·4 min·Lincoln Tunnel
21
Keep slight right at fork
265 ft·6 sec
Toward Dyer Avenue
22
Keep slight right at fork
334 ft·8 sec
Toward 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
23
Continue on Dyer Avenue
350 ft·19 sec·Dyer Avenue
Toward 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square GardenUse the left / straight lanes.
24
Turn left onto West 36th Street
1.3 mi·3 min·West 36th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
Take the ramp
68 ft·1 sec
Toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
2.5 mi·4 min·I 495
27
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 17W-EToward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Merge onto I 495
2.0 mi·2 min·Long Island Expressway
29
Take the exit
0.4 mi·35 sec
Exit 19Toward NY 25: Woodhaven BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·41 sec
Toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, RockawaysUse the straight / slight left lanes.
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·24 sec
Toward Woodhaven Boulevard, RockawaysUse the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
3.9 mi·10 min·Woodhaven Boulevard
Use the right lane.
33
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
344 ft·9 sec·Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
34
Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Liberty Avenue
35
Turn right onto 104th Street
205 ft·9 sec·104th Street
36
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2 hour and 26-minute duration, this route offers flexibility. You can depart Barryville at your leisure, keeping in mind that starting earlier might help you avoid heavier traffic as you approach Queens. With no specific stops recommended, you can decide on your own pace, but it's wise to plan for a quick fuel top-up before you leave Barryville, especially since the longest stretch is 18.8 miles. The estimated $16 fuel cost is a good benchmark for your budget. Pay attention to local signage as you transition between roads like State Route 97 and NJ 23 to ensure you're on the most direct path.
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 48.7 miles from Barryville, NY, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.8 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 21 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.7 miles or 1h 11m 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 48m
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 Barryville, 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 Barryville, NY
This is one driving day of about 97.4 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Barryville, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NJ 23 for about 18.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.7 mi from Barryville, NY
· 1h 11m into the drive
The midpoint is around 48.7 miles from Barryville, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
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...
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...
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 87.3
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...
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...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 87.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.03 one way
$32.07 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$17.34
$34.67
premium
$4.92
$18.88
$37.76
diesel
$5.61
$21.50
$43.01
Estimated Tolls: $16.69
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
(9.8 mi)$0.69
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
$16
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.2
0
$10.23
$4.68
Efficient EV
24.4
0
$8.52
$3.90
EV Truck/SUV
39
0
$13.64
$6.23
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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 14, 2026
Origin
Barryville, NY
Afternoon
in Barryville on Friday
Local time
12:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Queens, NY
Afternoon
in Queens on Friday
Local time
12:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
S 13 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 4:32PM EDT until April 14 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 4:26PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
57°F
Ramapo, NY
49 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
43 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 26m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Barryville, NY to Queens, NY covers 97.4 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 23, Walling Avenue, State Route 97. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.7 miles from Barryville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.03 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 97.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 81.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Barryville, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Clifton, Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries To New York City, New York City and Lincoln Tunnel Access - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stonewall National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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.
