Trip from Lakewood, NY to Queens, NY

Drive Time

7h 8m

Distance

427.3 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Lakewood, NY to Queens, NY covers 427.3 miles and takes about 7h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Big Tree Road, Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road, Forrest Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.44 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

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

213.7 miles from Lakewood, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 8m drive with frequent turns across 427.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 61 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Big Tree Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Big Tree Road	0 mi	0m
Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road	0 mi	0m
Forrest Street	0 mi	0m
Main Street	0 mi	0m
Mechanic Street	0 mi	0m
Jackson Run Road	0 mi	0m
Market Street	0 mi	0m
West 4th Avenue	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Big Tree Road — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on West Summit Street

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Continue on Big Tree Road

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Continue on Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road

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Continue on Big Tree Road

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Continue on Forrest Street

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Turn right onto Main Street

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Turn left onto Mechanic Street

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Continue on Jackson Run Road

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Continue on Main Street

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Continue on Jackson Run Road

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Turn right onto Market Street

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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

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Turn left onto Hickory Street

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Continue on Hickory Bridge

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Turn left onto Crescent Park

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Turn left onto Crescent Park

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Continue on Main Street

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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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Continue on North Main Street

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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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Continue on West Main Street

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Take the exit slight right toward PA 666 West

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Merge slight left onto South Main Street

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Continue straight

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At the end of the road, turn left

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Turn right

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Turn left onto West Main Street

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Continue on Boot Jack Road

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Turn left onto Penfield Road

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Continue on Hoovertown Road

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Continue on State Park Road

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Turn left

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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

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Merge slight right

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Continue straight

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Turn slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard

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Merge slight right

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Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City

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Continue on South Marginal Highway

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Turn right onto Boulevard East

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Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City

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Turn right onto Lincoln Tunnel access

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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel

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Keep slight right to continue on Dyer Avenue

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Keep slight right to continue on 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden

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Continue on Dyer Avenue

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Turn left onto West 36th Street

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Take the ramp straight toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel

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Keep slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport

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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

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Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard

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Keep slight right to continue on NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways

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Keep slight right to continue on Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways

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Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard

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Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

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Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue

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Turn right onto 104th Street

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 213.7 miles from Lakewood, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 94 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 213.7 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Lakewood, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lakewood, NY

This is one driving day of about 427.3 miles and 7h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 miles from Lakewood, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

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

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Syracuse, NY

214 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 213.7 mi from Lakewood, NY

Jamestown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 213.7 miles from Lakewood, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$67.44	$134.89
midgrade	$4.48	$75.38	$150.77
premium	$4.86	$81.78	$163.55
diesel	$4.69	$78.97	$157.93

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 149.5 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lakewood, NY to Queens, NY covers 427.3 miles and takes about 7h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Big Tree Road, Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road, Forrest Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 213.7 miles from Lakewood, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $67.44 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.