Trip from Deposit, NY to Queens, NY

Drive Time

3h 38m

Distance

164.7 mi

265 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 26m ★

6 AM

3h 39m

8 AM

4h 4m

10 AM

3h 47m

12 PM

3h 45m

3 PM

3h 49m

5 PM

4h 2m

8 PM

3h 31m

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

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Deposit, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Queens, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Deposit to Queens covers 167.3 miles, a journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 7 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, you should plan for a single-day trip rather than an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $26 on fuel for the duration of the trek. You will be traveling entirely within the Northeast region, staying within New York State for the duration of the trip. Since the drive relies on local roads like River, Pine, and Oak Streets rather than major interstates, it is best suited for drivers who prefer a slower, more deliberate pace through the local landscape.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

82.4 miles from Deposit, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Forget the monotony of high-speed interstates; this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating local roads for the entire 167.3 miles. You should prepare for a turn-heavy experience that demands your full attention behind the wheel. The personality of this drive is strictly local, trading fast-paced lanes for a series of connected streets. Because there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the drive requires a steady, cautious approach throughout the 3-hour and 7-minute duration. Expect the road to feel intimate and winding as you transition from the quiet of Deposit toward the dense environment of Queens.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 106 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 106.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 164.7 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 106.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.4 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

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

106.8 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

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

Use the none lane. Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

122 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

123.4 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

152.3 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in

Take the exit toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

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 6A Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

162.1 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

Towns Along This Route

Between Deposit, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.

Nyst: Albany

106.8 mi in | ~2h 15m

New York City

106.8 mi in | ~2h 15m

Gsp South: Paterson

137.5 mi in | ~2h 54m

Fort Lee

137.5 mi in | ~2h 54m

New York

137.5 mi in | ~2h 54m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NY 17	106 mi	2h 12m
NJ 17	14.1 mi	18m
New York State Thruway	13.7 mi	15m
NJ 4	6.7 mi	9m
Cross Bronx Expressway	4.4 mi	5m
Van Wyck Expressway	4.3 mi	6m
Whitestone Expressway	2.3 mi	3m
Liberty Avenue	1.5 mi	4m

Longest stretch: NY 17 — 106 mi, about 2h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Front Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Front Street

Continue on River Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · River Street

Turn right onto Pine Street

318 ft · 8 sec · Pine Street

Continue on Oak Street

504 ft · 14 sec · Oak Street

At end of road, turn right onto NY 8; NY 10

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Oak Street

Continue on NY 8; NY 10

0.4 mi · 44 sec · State Highway 10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward NY 17 East

Merge onto NY 17

105 mi · 2 hr 11 min · NY 17

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 59 sec

Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 87

14 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17

Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17

Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4

Use the none lane.

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.4 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min

Exit 6A Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 678

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

Continue on I 678

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 678

4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 6 Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

0.9 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

1.5 mi · 4 min · Liberty Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto 104th Street

205 ft · 9 sec · 104th Street

Arrive at destination

104th Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 167.3-mile trip, aim to depart early to manage the turn-heavy nature of the local roads while visibility is at its best. Since the journey requires about 3 hours and 7 minutes of active driving, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and reset. Given the $26 fuel estimate, it is wise to fuel up before leaving Deposit to avoid navigating local pumps in unfamiliar areas. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the lack of highway segments allows you to adjust your pace easily. Keep a close eye on your navigation, as the reliance on streets like River, Pine, and Oak means you will be making frequent turns rather than following a single straight road.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 82.4 miles from Deposit, NY, or about 1h 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 82.4 miles or 1h 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 2h 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Queens, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Deposit, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Deposit, NY

This is one driving day of about 164.7 miles and 3h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Deposit, 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.

The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 106 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82.4 mi from Deposit, NY · 1h 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

82 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.4 miles from Deposit, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.81 one way

$53.62 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$29.06	$58.11
premium	$4.88	$31.66	$63.33
diesel	$5.64	$36.59	$73.18

Estimated Tolls: $23.23

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Whitestone Bridge $6.55

New York State Thruway (13.7 mi) $0.68

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

$27

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	49.4	$17.29	$7.91
Efficient EV	41.2	$14.41	$6.59
EV Truck/SUV	65.9	$23.06	$10.54

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Deposit, NY

Afternoon in Deposit on Sunday

Local time

4:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Queens, NY

Afternoon in Queens on Sunday

Local time

4:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

82 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

16 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

3h 38m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Deposit, NY to Queens, NY covers 164.7 miles and takes about 3h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NY 17, NJ 17, New York State Thruway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 82.4 miles from Deposit, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Deposit, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.

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Trip from Deposit, NY to Queens, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Queens, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Deposit, NY

Queens, NY

Same local time

16 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 38m on the road

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