Trip from Colden, NY to Queens, NY

Drive Time

6h 47m

Distance

386.8 mi

623 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$63

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
6h 36m ★
6 AM
6h 48m
8 AM
7h 11m
10 AM
6h 56m
12 PM
6h 54m
3 PM
6h 57m
5 PM
7h 10m
8 PM
6h 41m

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

Downtown Queens, NY, NY

Queens, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Colden, NY to Queens, NY covers 386.8 miles and takes about 6h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Road, Holland Glenwood Road, Center Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.97 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

193.4 miles from Colden, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 47m drive with frequent turns across 386.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 60 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 47m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Colden, NY to Queens, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Road Unavailable Refreshing
Holland Glenwood Road Unavailable Refreshing
Center Street Unavailable Refreshing
South Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Olean Road Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 16 Unavailable Refreshing
State Route 39 Unavailable Refreshing
West Main Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: State Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Heath Road

10 ft · 3 sec · Heath Road
2

Turn left onto State Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · State Road
3

Turn left onto Holland Glenwood Road

1.8 mi · 2 min · Holland Glenwood Road
4

At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Center Street
5

Turn right onto Holland Glenwood Road

4.9 mi · 7 min · Holland Glenwood Road
6

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
7

Continue on Olean Road

7.3 mi · 10 min · Olean Road
8

Continue on State Highway 16

0.6 mi · 56 sec · State Highway 16
9

Continue on Olean Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Olean Road
10

Turn left onto State Route 39

1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 39
11

Continue on West Main Street

2.3 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
12

Continue on State Highway 39

18 mi · 25 min · State Highway 39
13

Turn right onto Denton Corners Road

1.8 mi · 2 min · Denton Corners Road
14

Turn right

2.2 mi · 3 min
15

Turn left onto Hamilton Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Hamilton Street
16

Turn left onto Main Street

361 ft · 9 sec · Main Street
17

Continue on Portage Street

5.6 mi · 8 min · Portage Street
18

Continue on Mill Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Mill Street
19

Continue on Nunda-Dansville Road

12 mi · 16 min · Nunda-Dansville Road
20

Continue on Ossian Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ossian Street
21

Turn right onto Spruce Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Spruce Street
22

Turn slight right onto Clara Barton Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Clara Barton Street
23

Continue on Hornell Road

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Hornell Road
24

Take the ramp right

0.3 mi · 33 sec
25

Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

22 mi · 25 min · Genesee Expressway
26

Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

105 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway
27

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81 South: Scranton
28

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

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
29

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

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
30

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

24 mi · 25 min · I 380 South: Mount Pocono
31

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 80 East: Stroudsburg
32

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

71 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Keystone Shortway
33

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

0.5 mi · 59 sec · US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
34

Merge slight right

2.1 mi · 2 min
35

Continue straight

1.6 mi · 1 min
36

Turn slight left

11 mi · 11 min
37

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

0.3 mi · 34 sec · NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
38

Merge slight right

1.1 mi · 1 min
39

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

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
40

Continue on South Marginal Highway

0.1 mi · 11 sec · South Marginal Highway
41

Turn right onto Boulevard East

0.4 mi · 1 min · Boulevard East
42

Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City

125 ft · 15 sec · Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
43

Turn right onto Lincoln Tunnel access

0.2 mi · 57 sec · Lincoln Tunnel access
44

Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel

1.6 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Tunnel
45

Keep slight right to continue on Dyer Avenue

266 ft · 7 sec · Dyer Avenue
46

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

335 ft · 8 sec · 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
47

Continue on Dyer Avenue

351 ft · 20 sec · Dyer Avenue
48

Turn left onto West 36th Street

1.3 mi · 3 min · West 36th Street
49

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

69 ft · 2 sec · I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
50

Keep slight left

2.5 mi · 4 min
51

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

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport
52

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway
53

Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard

0.4 mi · 36 sec · NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard
54

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

0.4 mi · 42 sec · NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
55

Keep slight right to continue on Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
56

Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard

3.9 mi · 10 min · Woodhaven Boulevard
57

Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

344 ft · 10 sec · Rockaway Boulevard
58

Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Liberty Avenue
59

Turn right onto 104th Street

207 ft · 9 sec · 104th Street
60

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 193.4 miles from Colden, NY, or about 3h 23m into the drive.

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 85 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 193.4 miles or 3h 23m 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 44m

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 Colden, 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 Colden, NY

This is one driving day of about 386.8 miles and 6h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Colden, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 193.4 mi from Colden, NY · 3h 23m into the drive

Downtown Syracuse, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Syracuse, NY

193 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

Syracuse, NY to Queens, NY

259.8 mi · 5h 27m

Pacing Suggestions

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 193.4 miles from Colden, 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

$62.97 one way

$125.94 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 135 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $68.24 $136.48
premium $4.88 $74.36 $148.72
diesel $5.64 $85.93 $171.87

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

Lincoln Tunnel $16.00

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

$63

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$104–$129

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 135.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 116 1 $40.61 $18.57
Efficient EV 96.7 1 $33.85 $15.47
EV Truck/SUV 154.7 1 $54.15 $24.76

Gas CO2

135 kg

EV CO2

45 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Colden, NY

Morning in Colden on Monday

Local time

9:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Queens, NY

Morning in Queens on Monday

Local time

9:37 AM

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

4 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

6h 47m 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 Colden, NY to Queens, NY covers 386.8 miles and takes about 6h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Road, Holland Glenwood Road, Center Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 193.4 miles from Colden, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.97 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 47m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Colden, NY to Queens, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Colden, NY to Queens, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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