Origin
Lancaster, NY
Morning in Lancaster on Monday
Local time
9:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lancaster, NY to Queens, NY
Drive Time
6h 36m
Distance
385.2 mi
620 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 25m
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6 AM
6h 37m
8 AM
7h 1m
10 AM
6h 45m
12 PM
6h 43m
3 PM
6h 46m
5 PM
7h 0m
8 PM
6h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Queens, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Lancaster, NY to Queens, NY covers 385.2 miles and takes about 6h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broadway Street, Broadway Road, Telephone Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.71 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
192.6 miles from Lancaster, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 36m drive with frequent turns across 385.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broadway Street 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 36m, 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 Lancaster, NY to Queens, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Telephone Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ellicott Street Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Big Tree Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 63 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Genesee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Geneseo-Mount Morris Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Broadway Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on the route
115 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway Street
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Broadway Street
3
Continue on Broadway Road
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Broadway Road
4
Continue on Telephone Road
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Telephone Road
5
Turn right onto Ellicott Street Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Ellicott Street Road
6
Continue on Big Tree Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Big Tree Road
7
Continue on State Highway 63
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Highway 63
8
Continue on Genesee Street
7.5 mi
·
11 min
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Genesee Street
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Genesee Street
108 ft
·
2 sec
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Genesee Street
10
Exit the roundabout onto Genesee Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Genesee Street
11
Merge slight left onto Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
12
Continue on Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
13
Take the ramp left
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
14
Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Genesee Expressway
15
Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway
105 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
18
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
21
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
71 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
Keystone Shortway
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
23
Merge slight right
2.1 mi
·
2 min
24
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
1 min
25
Turn slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
27
Merge slight right
1.1 mi
·
1 min
28
Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
29
Continue on South Marginal Highway
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South Marginal Highway
30
Turn right onto Boulevard East
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Boulevard East
31
Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
125 ft
·
15 sec
·
Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
32
Turn right onto Lincoln Tunnel access
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Lincoln Tunnel access
33
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Tunnel
34
Keep slight right to continue on Dyer Avenue
266 ft
·
7 sec
·
Dyer Avenue
35
Keep slight right to continue on 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
335 ft
·
8 sec
·
36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
36
Continue on Dyer Avenue
351 ft
·
20 sec
·
Dyer Avenue
37
Turn left onto West 36th Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West 36th Street
38
Take the ramp straight toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
39
Keep slight left
2.5 mi
·
4 min
40
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
41
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Island Expressway
42
Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard
43
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
44
Keep slight right to continue on Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
45
Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
3.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Woodhaven Boulevard
46
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
344 ft
·
10 sec
·
Rockaway Boulevard
47
Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
48
Turn right onto 104th Street
207 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
49
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 192.6 miles from Lancaster, NY, or about 3h 18m 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 85 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 192.6 miles or 3h 18m 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 34m
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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, NY
This is one driving day of about 385.2 miles and 6h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Lancaster, 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 192.6 mi from Lancaster, NY · 3h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
193 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 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 192.6 miles from Lancaster, 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
$62.71 one way
$125.42 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
135 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $67.96 | $135.91 |
| premium | $4.88 | $74.05 | $148.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $85.58 | $171.16 |
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
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$104–$129
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.6 | 1 | $40.45 | $18.49 |
| Efficient EV | 96.3 | 1 | $33.71 | $15.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 154.1 | 1 | $53.93 | $24.65 |
Gas CO2
135 kg
EV CO2
45 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
Morning in Queens on Monday
Local time
9:15 AM
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
18 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 36m 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 Lancaster, NY to Queens, NY covers 385.2 miles and takes about 6h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway Street, Broadway Road, Telephone Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 192.6 miles from Lancaster, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.71 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 36m, 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 Lancaster, NY to Queens, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lancaster, NY to Queens, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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