Origin
Gerry, NY
Morning in Gerry on Wednesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gerry, NY to Queens, NY
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
8h 16m
Distance
381.6 mi
614 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 8m
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6 AM
8h 16m
8 AM
8h 32m
10 AM
8h 21m
12 PM
8h 20m
3 PM
8h 22m
5 PM
8h 31m
8 PM
8h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gerry, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Queens, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Gerry to Queens covers 417.5 miles across the Northeast, a journey that typically takes about 6 hours and 58 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate sprint, you should budget roughly $66 for fuel. While the trip is technically feasible in a single day, the winding nature of the roads requires a high level of focus behind the wheel. Expect to spend nearly seven hours navigating local infrastructure, so plan your schedule accordingly. If you prefer a more relaxed pace, you might consider breaking the journey into two segments to avoid fatigue.
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
190.8 miles from Gerry, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 20m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Prepare for a hands-on driving experience, as this route relies entirely on local roads like NY-60, North Main Street, and Marvin Parkway. With a 0% highway share, you will not find the monotonous cruise control stretches typical of interstate travel. Instead, the journey features a constant series of turns that demand your full attention. The road profile is consistently technical, meaning you will navigate local transitions rather than open stretches of pavement. You should anticipate a drive that prioritizes local connectivity over speed.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 66 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 253.5 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 351.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 45 significant decision points across 381.6 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 351.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 368 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 373.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 45 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
351.3 mi into trip
|
~7h 23m 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
368 mi into trip
|
~7h 44m 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
373.8 mi into trip
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~7h 58m 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
376.8 mi into trip
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~8h 3m 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...
8
377.2 mi into trip
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~8h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gerry, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Clifton along the way.
Clifton
351.3 mi in
|
~7h 23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 253.5 mi | 4h 47m |
| PA 948 | 23.8 mi | 35m |
| US 62 | 15.6 mi | 19m |
| Boot Jack Road | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| NJ 3 | 10.5 mi | 11m |
| State Park Road | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| North Main Street | 5.4 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 253.5 mi, about 4h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gerry, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on Gerry-Ellington Road
10 ft
·
2 sec
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Gerry-Ellington Road
2
Continue on NY 60
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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NY-60
3
Continue on NY 60
3.8 mi
·
5 min
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North Main Street
4
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 60
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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North Main Street
5
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Marvin Parkway
6
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Lakeview Avenue
7
Turn left onto Newton Avenue
73 ft
·
2 sec
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Newton Avenue
8
Turn right onto Winsor Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Winsor Street
9
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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this road
10
Turn slight right onto Allen Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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Allen Street
11
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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Maple Street
12
Continue on West Virginia Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
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West Virginia Boulevard
13
Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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Glenview Avenue
14
Turn left onto Martin Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto NY 60
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Foote Avenue
16
Turn right onto US 62
16 mi
·
19 min
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US 62
17
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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West 4th Avenue
18
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Hickory Street
19
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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Hickory Bridge
20
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
25
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
26
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
27
Take the exit
265 ft
·
9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
28
Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
29
Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
PA 948
30
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 66
31
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi
·
22 min
·
PA 948
32
Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
33
Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Boot Jack Road
34
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Penfield Road
35
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Hoovertown Road
36
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
State Park Road
37
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
38
Merge onto I 80
254 mi
·
4 hr 47 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
39
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 53
Toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
40
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
41
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
42
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
11 mi
·
11 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
44
Merge onto NJ 495
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 495
45
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Continue on South Marginal Highway
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South Marginal Highway
47
Turn right onto Boulevard East
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
48
Take the ramp
123 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
Use the straight / right lanes.
49
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
Toward Lincoln Tunnel access
50
Merge onto NJ 495
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Tunnel
51
Keep slight right at fork
265 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Dyer Avenue
52
Keep slight right at fork
334 ft
·
8 sec
Toward 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
53
Continue on Dyer Avenue
350 ft
·
19 sec
·
Dyer Avenue
Toward 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
Use the left / straight lanes.
54
Turn left onto West 36th Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West 36th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
55
Take the ramp
68 ft
·
1 sec
Toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
56
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 495
57
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.
58
Merge onto I 495
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Island Expressway
59
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 19
Toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
60
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
61
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
62
Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
3.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Woodhaven Boulevard
Use the right lane.
63
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
344 ft
·
9 sec
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
64
Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
65
Turn right onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
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104th Street
66
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 6 hour and 58 minute duration, leaving early in the morning is your best bet to navigate local traffic effectively. Plan for at least one substantial stop to stretch your legs, as the continuous turning on local roads can be more draining than standard highway driving. Keep a close eye on your fuel levels, as the $66 estimate assumes consistent movement; stop to refuel before your gauge dips too low in more remote segments. Since this is a turn-heavy route, ensure your GPS is updated and ready to handle frequent turn-by-turn directions throughout the 417.5-mile trek.
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 190.8 miles from Gerry, NY, or about 4h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 253.5 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 84 miles or 2h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190.8 miles or 4h 20m 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 190.8 miles or 4h 20m
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 49m
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 Gerry, 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.
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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 Gerry, NY
Aim for roughly 191 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Queens, NY
Aim for roughly 191 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Gerry, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 253.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 190.8 mi from Gerry, NY · 4h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
191 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 Union, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
191 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Union, NY after about 191 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 190.8 miles from Gerry, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 253.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 191 miles or 4.1 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$62.81 one way
$125.63 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
134 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $67.92 | $135.84 |
| premium | $4.92 | $73.96 | $147.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $84.25 | $168.50 |
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
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$209–$319
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114.5 | 1 | $40.07 | $18.32 |
| Efficient EV | 95.4 | 1 | $33.39 | $15.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 152.6 | 1 | $53.42 | $24.42 |
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 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.
Destination
Queens, NY
Morning in Queens on Wednesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 10 to 17 mph
9% 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
53°F
Union, NY
191 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.
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
10 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
8h 16m 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 Gerry, NY to Queens, NY covers 381.6 miles and takes about 8h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, PA 948, US 62. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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 191 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 190.8 miles from Gerry, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.81 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 45 significant decision points across 381.6 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 351.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 368 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 373.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Gerry, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Clifton along the way.
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