Origin
Grand Island, NY
Afternoon in Grand Island on Monday
Local time
1:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Island, NY to Queens, NY
Drive Time
6h 56m
Distance
422.1 mi
679 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$69
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 45m
★
6 AM
6h 56m
8 AM
7h 19m
10 AM
7h 4m
12 PM
7h 2m
3 PM
7h 5m
5 PM
7h 18m
8 PM
6h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grand Island, NY
Peter Olexa
Queens, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Grand Island, NY to Queens, NY covers 422.1 miles and takes about 6h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Homeland Drive, Baseline Road, Grand Island Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $68.72 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
211.1 miles from Grand Island, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 56m drive with frequent turns across 422.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 67 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Homeland Drive 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 56m, 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 Grand Island, NY to Queens, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Homeland Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baseline Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Island Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 190 S | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Niagara Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 290 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Youngmann Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Homeland Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Island, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on Colonial Drive
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Colonial Drive
2
Turn left onto Homeland Drive
466 ft
·
26 sec
·
Homeland Drive
3
Turn left onto Baseline Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Baseline Road
4
Turn slight left onto Grand Island Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Island Boulevard
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Island Boulevard
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
Grand Island Boulevard
6
Exit the roundabout onto Grand Island Boulevard
190 ft
·
4 sec
·
Grand Island Boulevard
7
Continue on South Parkway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Parkway
8
Take the ramp slight left toward I 190 S
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 190 S
9
Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Niagara Thruway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Tonawanda, Rochester
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 290 East: Tonawanda, Rochester
11
Continue on Youngmann Expressway
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Youngmann Expressway
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 90 East: Albany
13
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
99 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
New York State Thruway
14
Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
15
Keep slight right
328 ft
·
8 sec
16
Continue on State Route 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
17
Turn left
4.1 mi
·
7 min
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
19
Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
20
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Street
21
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dill Street
22
Continue on Loop Road
459 ft
·
17 sec
·
Loop Road
23
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Genesee Street
24
Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
25
Turn right onto East Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Lake Street
26
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
27
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
28
Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
29
Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
30
Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
31
Take the ramp left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
32
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 81 South: Binghamton
33
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
54 min
34
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
35
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
36
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
37
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
38
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
39
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
71 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
Keystone Shortway
40
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
41
Merge slight right
2.1 mi
·
2 min
42
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
1 min
43
Turn slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
44
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
45
Merge slight right
1.1 mi
·
1 min
46
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
47
Continue on South Marginal Highway
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South Marginal Highway
48
Turn right onto Boulevard East
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Boulevard East
49
Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
125 ft
·
15 sec
·
Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
50
Turn right onto Lincoln Tunnel access
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Lincoln Tunnel access
51
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Tunnel
52
Keep slight right to continue on Dyer Avenue
266 ft
·
7 sec
·
Dyer Avenue
53
Keep slight right to continue on 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
335 ft
·
8 sec
·
36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
54
Continue on Dyer Avenue
351 ft
·
20 sec
·
Dyer Avenue
55
Turn left onto West 36th Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West 36th Street
56
Take the ramp straight toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
57
Keep slight left
2.5 mi
·
4 min
58
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
59
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Island Expressway
60
Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard
61
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
62
Keep slight right to continue on Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
63
Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
3.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Woodhaven Boulevard
64
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
344 ft
·
10 sec
·
Rockaway Boulevard
65
Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
66
Turn right onto 104th Street
207 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
67
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 211.1 miles from Grand Island, NY, or about 3h 28m 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 93 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 211.1 miles or 3h 28m 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 57m
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 Grand Island, 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 Grand Island, NY
This is one driving day of about 422.1 miles and 6h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Grand Island, 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 211.1 mi from Grand Island, NY · 3h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
211 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 211.1 miles from Grand Island, 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
$68.72 one way
$137.43 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
148 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $74.47 | $148.93 |
| premium | $4.88 | $81.15 | $162.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $93.78 | $187.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
Niagara Thruway
$0.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$69
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$110–$135
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 147.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 126.6 | 1 | $44.32 | $20.26 |
| Efficient EV | 105.5 | 1 | $36.93 | $16.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 168.8 | 2 | $59.09 | $27.01 |
Gas CO2
148 kg
EV CO2
49 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.
Destination
Queens, NY
Afternoon in Queens on Monday
Local time
1:27 PM
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
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
6h 56m 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 Grand Island, NY to Queens, NY covers 422.1 miles and takes about 6h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Homeland Drive, Baseline Road, Grand Island Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 211.1 miles from Grand Island, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $68.72 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 56m, 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 Grand Island, NY to Queens, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Grand Island, NY to Queens, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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