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Trip from Clarence, NY to Queens, NY

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Drive Time

7h 59m

Distance

372.5 mi

599 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
7h 51m ★
6 AM
8h 0m
8 AM
8h 17m
10 AM
8h 6m
12 PM
8h 4m
3 PM
8h 7m
5 PM
8h 16m
8 PM
7h 54m

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

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Clarence, NY

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Queens, NY

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Trip Overview

This 372.5-mile drive from Clarence, NY to Queens, NY is achievable in about 8 hours, making it a feasible, albeit long, day trip. You'll navigate a mix of major routes including I-81, the New York State Thruway, and the Keystone Shortway, with 44% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $61. While the route involves some turns, it's primarily a direct path connecting two points within the Northeast region. Planning for about two stops is recommended to break up the nearly 8-hour travel time.

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

186.2 miles from Clarence, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" profile for this route, despite its significant highway mileage. While 44% of your journey will be on faster roads, the overall character suggests a more engaging driving experience than a pure interstate cruise. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 98.8 miles on I-81, offering a period of consistent travel before transitioning to other road types. This suggests a dynamic route that could keep you more involved behind the wheel as you progress from western New York towards the metropolitan area.

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 10.9 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 372.5 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 10.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 242.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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
10.9 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Albany

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 90 East: Albany
8
91.9 mi into trip | ~1h 50m 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
242.2 mi into trip | ~5h 6m 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
342.1 mi into trip | ~7h 6m 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
358.8 mi into trip | ~7h 27m 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

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

Clyde

91.9 mi in | ~1h 50m

Mt Pocono

242.2 mi in | ~5h 6m | via US 6

Milford

242.9 mi in | ~5h 7m | via I 84; I 380

Clifton

342.1 mi in | ~7h 6m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 98.8 mi 1h 57m
New York State Thruway 80.7 mi 1h 33m
Keystone Shortway 70.8 mi 1h 27m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
NJ 3 10.5 mi 11m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
State Highway 41 9.8 mi 13m
Clark Street Road 9.6 mi 11m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Boyd Drive

21 ft · 3 sec · Boyd Drive
2

Turn right onto CR 155

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Ransom Road
3

Turn right onto NY 5

2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
4

Continue on NY 5

7.6 mi · 10 min · Main Road
5

Turn left onto NY 77

0.7 mi · 1 min · Alleghany Road
6

Take the exit

369 ft · 9 sec
7

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · this road
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 90

81 mi · 1 hr 33 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

Given the 7-hour 59-minute duration, an early morning departure from Clarence, NY is advisable to maximize daylight and minimize late-night driving into Queens. While it's possible as a single-day trip, consider a brief stop around the halfway point to refresh. With an estimated fuel cost of $61, be sure to check your fuel levels before heading out and plan your refueling stops accordingly, especially before longer stretches like the 98.8 miles on I-81. The "turn-heavy local drive" profile means staying attentive to navigation, particularly as you approach your destination in Queens.

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 186.2 miles from Clarence, NY, or about 4h 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 82 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 186.2 miles or 4h in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 30m

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 Clarence, 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 Clarence, NY

This is one driving day of about 372.5 miles and 7h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Clarence, 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 186.2 mi from Clarence, NY · 4h into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

186 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

Ramapo, NY to Queens, NY

44.1 mi · 1h 10m

Pacing Suggestions

Ithaca, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 186.2 miles from Clarence, 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

$61.32 one way

$122.63 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 130 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $66.30 $132.60
premium $4.92 $72.20 $144.40
diesel $5.61 $82.24 $164.49

Estimated Tolls: $20.04

Lincoln Tunnel $16.00
New York State Thruway (80.7 mi) $4.04

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

$61

Tolls

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$106–$131

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 130.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 111.8 1 $39.11 $17.88
Efficient EV 93.1 1 $32.59 $14.90
EV Truck/SUV 149 1 $52.15 $23.84

Gas CO2

130 kg

EV CO2

44 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 11 hours ago

Origin

Clarence, NY

Morning in Clarence on Wednesday

Local time

6:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 7 to 17 mph 90% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:51PM EDT until April 14 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Destination

Queens, NY

Morning in Queens on Wednesday

Local time

6:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Ramapo, NY

186 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

7h 59m 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 Clarence, NY to Queens, NY covers 372.5 miles and takes about 7h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, New York State Thruway, Keystone Shortway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 186.2 miles from Clarence, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.32 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 372.5 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 10.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 242.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Clarence, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford and Clifton.

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