Trip from Ellicott, NY to Queens, NY

Drive Time

8h 3m

Distance

374.5 mi

603 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

22 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

7h 55m ★

6 AM

8h 3m

8 AM

8h 20m

10 AM

8h 9m

12 PM

8h 8m

3 PM

8h 10m

5 PM

8h 19m

8 PM

7h 58m

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

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Ellicott, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Queens, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Ellicott to Queens covers 387.4 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 52 minutes of driving time. Because this route is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straightforward interstate sprint, it is best approached as a full-day commitment. You should budget approximately $61 for fuel to complete the journey. While it is physically possible to complete this trip in one day, the nature of the local roads requires your full attention behind the wheel. Given the distance and the intensity of the driving profile, plan your schedule carefully to avoid fatigue as you navigate across New York state.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

187.3 miles from Ellicott, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a demanding experience on this route, as it lacks the consistent flow of major interstates. With a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire 387.4 miles navigating local roads that require constant focus and frequent adjustments. This turn-heavy profile means you won't find long, uninterrupted stretches of open road to cruise through. Instead, the drive maintains a technical, hands-on feel that keeps you engaged with the steering wheel from start to finish. Prepare for a persistent, localized pace that differs significantly from a standard high-speed highway journey.

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

There are about 54 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 104.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 244.2 miles in near US 6.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 37 significant decision points across 374.5 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 244.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 344.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 360.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 37 key points

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

244.2 mi into trip | ~5h 10m 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...

344.2 mi into trip | ~7h 10m 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...

360.9 mi into trip | ~7h 31m 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

366.7 mi into trip | ~7h 46m 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...

369.7 mi into trip | ~7h 50m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boule...

Towns Along This Route

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

Mt Pocono

244.2 mi in | ~5h 10m | via US 6

Milford

245 mi in | ~5h 11m | via I 84; I 380

Clifton

344.2 mi in | ~7h 10m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southern Tier Expressway	104.5 mi	2h 2m
Keystone Shortway	70.8 mi	1h 27m
I 81	53.4 mi	1h 3m
Genesee Expressway	32.6 mi	37m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
Varysburg Road	10.9 mi	15m
Big Tree Road	10.5 mi	15m
NJ 3	10.5 mi	11m

Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on NY 240

2.5 mi · 4 min · Ellicott Road

At end of road, turn left onto CR 84

1.3 mi · 1 min · Davis Road

Turn right onto Jewett Holmwood Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Jewett Holmwood Road

Turn right onto US 20A

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Quaker Road

Continue on US 20A

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Hamburg Street

Enter roundabout onto US 20A; NY 16; NY 78

35 ft · 0 sec · Hamburg Street

Continue on US 20A; NY 16; NY 78

99 ft · 1 sec · Hamburg Street

Continue on US 20A; NY 16; NY 78

1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street

Continue on US 20A; NY 78

11 mi · 15 min · Big Tree Road

Continue on US 20A

11 mi · 15 min · Varysburg Road

Continue on US 20A

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

Continue on US 20A

4.6 mi · 8 min · West Buffalo Street

Continue on US 20A

7.4 mi · 10 min · Perry Center Road

Continue on CR 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

Turn right onto NY 36

1.3 mi · 1 min · Mount Morris Road

Continue on NY 36

1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

Continue on NY 36

4.1 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Merge onto I 390

33 mi · 37 min · Genesee Expressway

Merge onto I 86

105 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway

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.

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.

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.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

71 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Exit 53 Toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 46

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 46

Continue on US 46

1.6 mi · 1 min · US 46

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn slight left onto NJ 3

11 mi · 11 min · NJ 3

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 495

1.1 mi · 1 min · NJ 495

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on South Marginal Highway

0.1 mi · 10 sec · South Marginal Highway

Turn right onto Boulevard East

0.4 mi · 1 min · Boulevard East

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

123 ft · 14 sec

Toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right

0.2 mi · 57 sec

Toward Lincoln Tunnel access

Merge onto NJ 495

1.6 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Tunnel

Keep slight right at fork

265 ft · 6 sec

Toward Dyer Avenue

Keep slight right at fork

334 ft · 8 sec

Toward 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden

Continue on Dyer Avenue

350 ft · 19 sec · Dyer Avenue

Toward 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto West 36th Street

1.3 mi · 3 min · West 36th Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

68 ft · 1 sec

Toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495

2.5 mi · 4 min · I 495

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.

Merge onto I 495

2.0 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 35 sec

Exit 19 Toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 41 sec

Toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 24 sec

Toward Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard

3.9 mi · 10 min · Woodhaven Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

344 ft · 9 sec · Rockaway Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

Turn right onto 104th Street

205 ft · 9 sec · 104th Street

Arrive at destination

104th Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a lengthy, non-highway route, departing early in the morning is essential to ensure you reach Queens before nightfall. You should prioritize frequent breaks, as the technical demands of local roads can be more draining than steady interstate driving. Keep your fuel budget of $61 in mind and monitor your tank closely, as local road networks may not offer the same density of gas stations found along major corridors. Because there are no designated stops provided for this 6-hour and 52-minute trip, build in your own rest intervals to stay alert. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to map out your route in advance, as the high volume of turns makes real-time navigation adjustments particularly challenging.

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

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

The halfway point lands around 187.3 miles from Ellicott, NY, or about 4h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

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 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 187.3 miles or 4h 2m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 187.3 miles or 4h 2m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 33m

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 Ellicott, 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.

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

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ellicott, NY

Aim for roughly 187 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Queens, NY

Aim for roughly 187 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Ellicott, NY.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

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

The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 104.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 187.3 mi from Ellicott, NY · 4h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Syracuse, NY

187 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Syracuse, NY

Popular next leg

Syracuse, NY to Queens, NY

259.8 mi · 5h 27m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Syracuse, NY

187 mi · about 4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Syracuse, NY after about 187 miles or 4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Bath, 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 187.3 miles from Ellicott, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.5 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 187 miles or 4 hours on the road.

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Queens, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 361.6

View on nps.gov

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 361.6

View on nps.gov

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 361.6

View on nps.gov

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 361.6

View on nps.gov

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 361.6

View on nps.gov

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 361.6

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$60.97 one way

$121.93 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 131 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$66.07	$132.14
premium	$4.88	$72.00	$143.99
diesel	$5.64	$83.20	$166.40

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

$61

Tolls

$16

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$207–$317

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 131 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Dollar Tree - Tesla Supercharger

Painted Post, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

Dandy Mini Mart - Tesla Supercharger

Elmira, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

125 Victory Hwy - Tesla Supercharger

Painted Post, NY

Tesla

10 DCFC

Tops Friendly Markets - Tesla Supercharger

Dansville, NY

Tesla

8 DCFC

ChargeSmart EV - Corning

Painted Post, NY

CHARGESMART_EV

8 DCFC

Hampton Inn Owego

Owego, NY

EVGATEWAY

8 DCFC

Ferrario Ford

Elmira, NY

RED_E

6 DCFC

Towne Ford

Orchard Park, NY

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 6 Tesla: 4 RED_E: 3 CHARGESMART_EV: 2 Electrify America: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1 VIALYNK: 1 Non-Networked: 1 EVGATEWAY: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	112.4	1	$39.32	$17.98
Efficient EV	93.6	1	$32.77	$14.98
EV Truck/SUV	149.8	1	$52.43	$23.97

Gas CO2

131 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 2 hours ago

Origin

Ellicott, NY

Morning in Ellicott on Monday

Local time

7:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Queens, NY

Morning in Queens on Monday

Local time

7:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 10 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

19 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

8h 3m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Ellicott, NY to Queens, NY covers 374.5 miles and takes about 8h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 187 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 187.3 miles from Ellicott, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.97 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

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

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Trip from Ellicott, 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

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Queens, NY

National Parks Near This Route

Stonewall National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

Governors Island National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Ellicott, NY

Queens, NY

Same local time

19 degrees cooler at arrival

8h 3m on the road

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