Traveling from Fleming to Queens covers 268.2 miles across the Northeast, a journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 51 minutes. Because this route is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight interstate shot, it is best suited for a single, focused day of travel. You should budget approximately $42 for fuel to make the trip comfortably. While the drive is manageable in one go, the winding nature of the roads means you will want to stay alert behind the wheel. It serves as a practical connection between Upstate New York and the city, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
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
131.1 miles from Fleming, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 51m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 45m. Total distance: 262.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
Expect a hands-on experience as you navigate this turn-heavy local route. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this drive lacks significant highway segments, requiring your full attention to manage consistent turns and local road conditions. The personality of the route is defined by its constant shifts rather than long, open stretches of pavement. You will find yourself navigating local infrastructure for the duration of the 268.2-mile trip, making it a more technical drive than a standard highway cruise. Prepare for a steady pace that demands engagement from the driver from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 48 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?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 131.8 miles in near US 6.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 40 significant decision points across 262.1 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 131.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 231.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 248.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 40 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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131.8 mi into trip|~2h 52m 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
231.8 mi into trip|~4h 52m 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
248.4 mi into trip|~5h 13m 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
254.3 mi into trip|~5h 28m 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...
8
257.2 mi into trip|~5h 32m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fleming, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Clifton, Weehawken, Hoboken and Ferries To New York City - among others.
Mt Pocono
131.8 mi in|~2h 52m|via US 6
Milford
132.6 mi in|~2h 53m|via I 84; I 380
Clifton
231.8 mi in|~4h 52m
Weehawken
247.8 mi in|~5h 11m
Hoboken
247.8 mi in|~5h 11m
Ferries To New York City
247.8 mi in|~5h 11m
New York City
248.4 mi in|~5h 13m
Lincoln Tunnel Access
248.5 mi in|~5h 13m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 81
98.8 mi
1h 57m
Keystone Shortway
70.8 mi
1h 27m
I 380
23.6 mi
25m
State Highway 90
12.9 mi
21m
NJ 3
10.5 mi
11m
West Lake Road
10.1 mi
13m
Woodhaven Boulevard
3.9 mi
10m
US 46
3.7 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fleming, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on Dublin Road
11 ft·4 sec·Dublin Road
2
Turn right onto NY 34
1.6 mi·2 min·South Street Road
3
Turn left onto Town Line Road
2.4 mi·5 min·Town Line Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Wyckoff Road
0.2 mi·25 sec·Wyckoff Road
5
Turn right onto NY 38
10 mi·13 min·West Lake Road
6
Continue on NY 38
0.8 mi·1 min·West Cayuga Street
7
Turn right onto NY 38
0.9 mi·2 min·Main Street
8
Continue on NY 38
2.1 mi·2 min·State Highway 38
9
Continue on NY 38
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
10
Turn left onto NY 90
13 mi·21 min·State Highway 90
11
Turn right onto NY 281
0.4 mi·1 min·South West Street
12
Take the ramp
0.7 mi·1 min
Use the left lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
14
Merge onto I 81
45 mi·54 min·I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 81
Toward I 81 South: ScrantonUse the straight lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi·1 min·US 6
Exit 187Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt PoconoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi·4 min·I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, MilfordUse the straight lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi·25 min·I 380
Exit 4Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
19
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 1BToward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
20
Merge onto I 80
71 mi·1 hr 27 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Exit 53Toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln TunnelUse the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi·2 min·US 46
23
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi·1 min·US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
11 mi·11 min·NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy BoulevardUse the straight / right lanes.
26
Merge onto NJ 495
1.1 mi·1 min·NJ 495
27
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on South Marginal Highway
0.1 mi·10 sec·South Marginal Highway
29
Turn right onto Boulevard East
0.4 mi·1 min·Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
30
Take the ramp
123 ft·14 sec
Toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York CityUse the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn right
0.2 mi·57 sec
Toward Lincoln Tunnel access
32
Merge onto NJ 495
1.6 mi·4 min·Lincoln Tunnel
33
Keep slight right at fork
265 ft·6 sec
Toward Dyer Avenue
34
Keep slight right at fork
334 ft·8 sec
Toward 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
35
Continue on Dyer Avenue
350 ft·19 sec·Dyer Avenue
Toward 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square GardenUse the left / straight lanes.
36
Turn left onto West 36th Street
1.3 mi·3 min·West 36th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
37
Take the ramp
68 ft·1 sec
Toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
38
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
2.5 mi·4 min·I 495
39
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 17W-EToward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Merge onto I 495
2.0 mi·2 min·Long Island Expressway
41
Take the exit
0.4 mi·35 sec
Exit 19Toward NY 25: Woodhaven BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
42
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·41 sec
Toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, RockawaysUse the straight / slight left lanes.
43
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·24 sec
Toward Woodhaven Boulevard, RockawaysUse the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
3.9 mi·10 min·Woodhaven Boulevard
Use the right lane.
45
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
344 ft·9 sec·Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
46
Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Liberty Avenue
47
Turn right onto 104th Street
205 ft·9 sec·104th Street
48
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy journey, your best strategy is to leave early in the day to avoid fatigue while navigating local roads. Although there are no formal stops planned, the nature of the route allows you to choose your own pace, so factor in extra time to pull over whenever you need a break. Keep your $42 fuel budget in mind and try to fill up before hitting the more congested areas near Queens to avoid higher prices. Because you are navigating local roads rather than high-speed highways, watch your speed closely as you transition between different zones. Flexibility is your greatest asset here, so don't hesitate to take short, frequent pauses to keep your focus sharp for the duration of the 4 hour and 51 minute drive.
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 131.1 miles from Fleming, NY, or about 2h 51m 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 80 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.1 miles or 2h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 31m
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 Fleming, 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 Fleming, NY
This is one driving day of about 262.1 miles and 5h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fleming, 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 I 81 for about 98.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131.1 mi from Fleming, NY
· 2h 51m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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 253.1
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 253.1
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
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 253.1
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
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 253.1
Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...
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...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 253.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.14 one way
$86.29 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg92 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$46.65
$93.30
premium
$4.92
$50.80
$101.60
diesel
$5.61
$57.87
$115.74
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
$43
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78.6
0
$27.52
$12.58
Efficient EV
65.5
0
$22.93
$10.48
EV Truck/SUV
104.8
1
$36.69
$16.77
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Fleming, NY
Night
in Fleming on Thursday
Local time
10:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Queens, NY
Night
in Queens on Thursday
Local time
10:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
S 13 mph7% chanceLive forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
131 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
24 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
5h 45m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fleming, NY to Queens, NY covers 262.1 miles and takes about 5h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, I 380. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 131.1 miles from Fleming, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.14 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 40 significant decision points across 262.1 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 131.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 231.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 248.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Fleming, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Clifton, Weehawken, Hoboken and Ferries To New York City - among others.
