Trip from Brant, NY to Queens, NY

Drive Time

7h 9m

Distance

402 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Brant, NY to Queens, NY covers 402 miles and takes about 7h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Brant Reservation Road, Milestrip Road, North Collins Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $63.45 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

201 miles from Brant, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 9m drive with frequent turns across 402 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 65 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Brant Reservation Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Brant Reservation Road	0 mi	0m
Milestrip Road	0 mi	0m
North Collins Road	0 mi	0m
Gowanda Road	0 mi	0m
Gowanda State Road	0 mi	0m
Main Street	0 mi	0m
Highway 39	0 mi	0m
West Main Street	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Brant Reservation Road — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Brant Farnham Road

2

Turn right onto Brant Reservation Road

3

Turn left onto Milestrip Road

4

At the end of the road, turn right onto North Collins Road

5

Continue on Gowanda Road

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Continue on Gowanda State Road

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Turn left onto Main Street

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Continue on State Highway 39

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Continue on West Main Street

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Continue on Springville Sardinia Highway

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Continue on State Highway 39

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Continue on Schutt Road

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Turn right onto State Highway 16

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Continue on Olean Road

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Turn left onto State Route 39

16

Continue on West Main Street

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Continue on State Highway 39

18

Turn right onto Denton Corners Road

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Turn right

20

Turn left onto Hamilton Street

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Turn left onto Main Street

22

Continue on Portage Street

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Continue on Mill Street

24

Continue on Nunda-Dansville Road

25

Continue on Ossian Street

26

Turn right onto Spruce Street

27

Turn slight right onto Clara Barton Street

28

Continue on Hornell Road

29

Take the ramp right

30

Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

31

Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

32

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

34

Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

35

Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

36

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

37

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

38

Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

39

Merge slight right

40

Continue straight

41

Turn slight left

42

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard

43

Merge slight right

44

Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City

45

Continue on South Marginal Highway

46

Turn right onto Boulevard East

47

Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City

48

Turn right onto Lincoln Tunnel access

49

Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel

50

Keep slight right to continue on Dyer Avenue

51

Keep slight right to continue on 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden

52

Continue on Dyer Avenue

53

Turn left onto West 36th Street

54

Take the ramp straight toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel

55

Keep slight left

56

Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport

57

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

58

Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard

59

Keep slight right to continue on NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways

60

Keep slight right to continue on Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways

61

Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard

62

Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

63

Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue

64

Turn right onto 104th Street

65

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 201 miles from Brant, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 88 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 201 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Brant, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brant, NY

This is one driving day of about 402 miles and 7h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Brant, NY.

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

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Apalachin, NY

201 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 201 mi from Brant, NY

Bath, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Apalachin, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 201 miles from Brant, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$63.45	$126.90
midgrade	$4.48	$70.92	$141.84
premium	$4.86	$76.93	$153.87
diesel	$4.69	$74.29	$148.58

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 140.7 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brant, NY to Queens, NY covers 402 miles and takes about 7h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Brant Reservation Road, Milestrip Road, North Collins Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 201 miles from Brant, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $63.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.