Drive Time
4h 39m
Distance
278.6 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Lenox, NY to Queens, NY covers 278.6 miles and takes about 4h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Clockville Road, Creek Road, Mount Hope Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.97 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
139.3 miles from Lenox, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 39m drive with frequent turns across 278.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clockville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Creek Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Hope Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 46 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bear Path Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 12B | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Utica Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Lenox, NY and Queens, NY.
Start on South Court Street
Turn sharp left onto Clockville Road
Turn right onto Creek Road
Turn left onto Mount Hope Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 46
Continue on Main Street
Continue on Bear Path Road
Turn right
Continue straight
Continue on State Route 46
Continue on State Route 12B
Continue on Utica Street
Turn slight right onto Broad Street
Continue on State Route 12B
Continue on North Main Street
Continue on State Highway 12B
Continue on North Main Street
Continue on State Highway 12
Continue on North Broad Street
Turn left onto Rexford Street
Turn right onto State Highway 8
Continue on Airport Road
Continue on State Highway 8
Continue on Oak Street
Continue on State Highway 10
Take the exit left toward NY 17 East
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
Continue on Whitestone Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
Turn left onto 104th Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.3 miles or 2h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Queens, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lenox, 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 Lenox, NY
This is one driving day of about 278.6 miles and 4h 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 139.3 mi from Lenox, NY · 2h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 139.3 miles from Lenox, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$43.97 one way
$87.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $49.15 | $98.30 |
| premium | $4.86 | $53.32 | $106.64 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $51.49 | $102.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
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
$44
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.6 | 1 | $29.25 | $13.37 |
| Efficient EV | 69.7 | 0 | $24.38 | $11.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.4 | 1 | $39.00 | $17.83 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
33 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Lenox on Saturday
Local time
8:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Queens on Saturday
Local time
8:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
139 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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