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Trip from Brockport, NY to Queens, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

7h 29m

Distance

345.3 mi

556 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
7h 19m ★
6 AM
7h 29m
8 AM
7h 49m
10 AM
7h 36m
12 PM
7h 34m
3 PM
7h 37m
5 PM
7h 48m
8 PM
7h 23m

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

village in New York, United States of America

Brockport, NY

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borough in New York City, New York, United States

Queens, NY

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Trip Overview

This 345.3-mile journey from Brockport, NY, to Queens, NY, is estimated to take around 7 hours and 29 minutes of driving time. Primarily utilizing I-81 and the New York State Thruway, with a significant portion on the Keystone Shortway, this drive falls within the Northeast region. With a projected fuel cost of $57 and two recommended stops, it's a feasible day trip, though breaking it up could offer a more relaxed pace. You'll experience a mix of highway travel and more involved local roads, making it a drive that demands some attention.

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

172.6 miles from Brockport, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive features a 56% highway share, but don't expect a constant interstate cruise. The "Turn-heavy local drive" profile suggests a route that weaves through various road types. You'll encounter stretches like the 98.8-mile segment on I-81, offering a chance to cover ground efficiently. However, be prepared for transitions and more active driving as you navigate the Keystone Shortway and other connecting roads. This route is designed to keep you engaged, not just passively cruising.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 63 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 98.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 64.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 48 significant decision points across 345.3 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 64.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 214.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 314.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 48 key points

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

8
64.6 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
214.9 mi into trip | ~4h 36m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
314.9 mi into trip | ~6h 36m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 53 Toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunn...
8
331.6 mi into trip | ~6h 57m 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
337.4 mi into trip | ~7h 11m 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...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Brockport, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford and Clifton.

Clyde

64.6 mi in | ~1h 19m

Mt Pocono

214.9 mi in | ~4h 36m | via US 6

Milford

215.7 mi in | ~4h 37m | via I 84; I 380

Clifton

314.9 mi in | ~6h 36m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 98.8 mi 1h 57m
Keystone Shortway 70.8 mi 1h 27m
New York State Thruway 30 mi 34m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Western Expressway 20.1 mi 26m
NJ 3 10.5 mi 11m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
State Highway 41 9.8 mi 13m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Holley Street

28 ft · 3 sec · Holley Street
2

Turn right onto NY 19

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Continue on NY 19

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lake Road
4

Turn left onto NY 31

4.8 mi · 5 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road
5

Continue on NY 531

7.5 mi · 8 min · NY 531
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
7

Merge onto I 490

20 mi · 26 min · Western Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
9

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
12

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
13

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
14

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
15

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
16

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
17

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
18

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
19

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
20

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
21

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
22

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
23

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
24

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
25

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
26

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
27

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
28

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
29

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.
31

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
32

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
33

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
34

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
35

Merge onto I 80

71 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
36

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Exit 53 Toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel Use the slight right lane.
37

Merge onto US 46

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 46
38

Continue on US 46

1.6 mi · 1 min · US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
39

Turn slight left onto NJ 3

11 mi · 11 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard Use the straight / right lanes.
41

Merge onto NJ 495

1.1 mi · 1 min · NJ 495
42

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43

Continue on South Marginal Highway

0.1 mi · 10 sec · South Marginal Highway
44

Turn right onto Boulevard East

0.4 mi · 1 min · Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
45

Take the ramp

123 ft · 14 sec
Toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City Use the straight / right lanes.
46

Turn right

0.2 mi · 57 sec
Toward Lincoln Tunnel access
47

Merge onto NJ 495

1.6 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Tunnel
48

Keep slight right at fork

265 ft · 6 sec
Toward Dyer Avenue
49

Keep slight right at fork

334 ft · 8 sec
Toward 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
50

Continue on Dyer Avenue

350 ft · 19 sec · Dyer Avenue
Toward 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden Use the left / straight lanes.
51

Turn left onto West 36th Street

1.3 mi · 3 min · West 36th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
52

Take the ramp

68 ft · 1 sec
Toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
53

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495

2.5 mi · 4 min · I 495
54

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 17W-E Toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55

Merge onto I 495

2.0 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway
56

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 35 sec
Exit 19 Toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
57

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 41 sec
Toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways Use the straight / slight left lanes.
58

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 24 sec
Toward Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways Use the straight / slight right lanes.
59

Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard

3.9 mi · 10 min · Woodhaven Boulevard
Use the right lane.
60

Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

344 ft · 9 sec · Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
61

Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Liberty Avenue
62

Turn right onto 104th Street

205 ft · 9 sec · 104th Street
63

Arrive at destination

104th Street

Trip Plan

To best manage this 7.5-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Brockport to maximize daylight and minimize traffic, especially as you approach Queens. With two stops suggested, plan them strategically to break up the longest stretch of 98.8 miles on I-81. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the $57 estimate is based on current prices and your vehicle's efficiency. A practical tip: utilize GPS navigation that accounts for real-time traffic, as conditions can change rapidly on the New York State Thruway and as you get closer to the metropolitan area.

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 172.6 miles from Brockport, NY, or about 3h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 76 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 172.6 miles or 3h 45m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 59m

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 Brockport, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brockport, NY

This is one driving day of about 345.3 miles and 7h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Brockport, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 172.6 mi from Brockport, NY · 3h 45m into the drive

city in Tompkins County, New York, USA, enclosed by the town of the same name

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ithaca, NY

173 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

Auburn, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vestal, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 172.6 miles from Brockport, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.

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

$56.84 one way

$113.68 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 121 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $61.46 $122.92
premium $4.92 $66.93 $133.85
diesel $5.61 $76.24 $152.48

Estimated Tolls: $17.50

Lincoln Tunnel $16.00
New York State Thruway (30 mi) $1.50

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

$57

Tolls

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$99–$124

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 120.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 103.6 1 $36.26 $16.57
Efficient EV 86.3 0 $30.21 $13.81
EV Truck/SUV 138.1 1 $48.34 $22.10

Gas CO2

121 kg

EV CO2

40 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Brockport, NY

Night in Brockport on Wednesday

Local time

11:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Queens, NY

Night in Queens on Wednesday

Local time

11:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Sunny

S 13 mph 7% chance Live 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

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

30 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

7h 29m on the road

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

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brockport, NY to Queens, NY covers 345.3 miles and takes about 7h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, New York State Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 172.6 miles from Brockport, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.84 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 48 significant decision points across 345.3 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 64.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 214.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 314.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brockport, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford and Clifton.

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