Trip from Lisbon, NY to Queens, NY

Drive Time

8h 5m

Distance

379.1 mi

610 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$62

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

7h 57m ★

6 AM

8h 6m

8 AM

8h 22m

10 AM

8h 12m

12 PM

8h 10m

3 PM

8h 12m

5 PM

8h 22m

8 PM

8h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Lisbon, NY

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Queens, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Lisbon to Queens covers 389.9 miles and takes approximately 6 hours and 59 minutes of drive time. Because this route relies entirely on local roads rather than high-speed interstates, you should budget for a full day of travel. With an estimated fuel cost of $62, it is an affordable, albeit lengthy, journey through the Northeast. You will navigate a turn-heavy path that requires your full attention, making it better suited for a single-day push rather than a leisurely multi-day excursion. Prepare for a practical, direct drive that gets you from Northern New York down to the city without the monotony of typical highway travel.

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

189.6 miles from Lisbon, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a hands-on experience behind the wheel, as this 0% highway route is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature. You will spend your time navigating secondary paths like County Road 10, Lisbon-Flackville Road, and East Lisbon Street. There is no long-distance cruising here, as the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on County Road 10. This creates a drive that demands constant engagement rather than a mindless interstate grind. You will find that the personality of the road remains consistent, favoring local connectivity over high-speed transit throughout the entire duration.

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

There are about 59 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 201.9 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 218.3 miles in near New York State Thruway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 379.1 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 218.3 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 336.5 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 337.8 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 32 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

218.3 mi into trip | ~4h 44m in | New York State Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston

336.5 mi into trip | ~7h 1m in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

337.8 mi into trip | ~7h 2m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

366.7 mi into trip | ~7h 42m in

Take the exit toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

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 6A Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

376.5 mi into trip | ~7h 58m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

Towns Along This Route

Between Lisbon, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South, Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.

Genesee Street South

133.4 mi in | ~3h 5m

Boston

218.3 mi in | ~4h 44m | via New York State Thruway

Gsp South: Paterson

351.9 mi in | ~7h 21m

Fort Lee

351.9 mi in | ~7h 21m

New York

351.9 mi in | ~7h 21m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New York State Thruway	201.9 mi	3h 53m
State Highway 812	28.2 mi	33m
State Highway 12	22.8 mi	31m
Bea Luck Road	19.6 mi	23m
Indian River Road	16.1 mi	19m
NJ 17	14.1 mi	18m
US 11	11.5 mi	13m
Erwin Parkway	9.7 mi	11m

Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 201.9 mi, about 3h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lisbon, NY and Queens, NY.

Start on Church Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Church Street

Turn right onto County Road 10

1.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 10

Continue on Lisbon-Flackville Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · Lisbon-Flackville Road

Continue on Lisbon-Flackville Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · Lisbon-Flackville Road

Continue on County Road 10

3.8 mi · 9 min · County Road 10

Continue on East Lisbon Street

0.5 mi · 2 min · East Lisbon Street

At end of road, turn left onto NY 812

0.5 mi · 31 sec · North State Street

Continue on NY 812

11 mi · 13 min · State Highway 812

At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 812

11 mi · 13 min · US 11; NY 812

Turn left onto NY 58; NY 812

0.6 mi · 40 sec · William Street

Continue on NY 58; NY 812

5.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58

Turn right onto NY 812

2.1 mi · 2 min · Balmat-Fowler Road

Continue on NY 812

7.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 812

At end of road, turn right onto NY 3; NY 812

0.3 mi · 33 sec · State Highway 812

Continue on NY 3; NY 812

0.4 mi · 59 sec · State Street

Continue on NY 3; NY 812

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on NY 3; NY 812

2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 3

Turn left onto NY 812

5.7 mi · 6 min · Indian River Road

Continue on NY 812

10 mi · 12 min · Indian River Road

Continue on NY 812

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on NY 812

8.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 812

Turn left onto East State Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · East State Street

Continue on Ross Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Ross Road

Turn left onto NY 12

20 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road

Continue on NY 12

0.8 mi · 51 sec · State Highway 12

Continue on NY 12

9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway

Continue on NY 12

22 mi · 30 min · State Highway 12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Merge onto NY 49

0.4 mi · 26 sec · State Route 49

Continue on I 790; NY 5

0.2 mi · 13 sec · I 790; NY 5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Toward Genesee Street South

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 90 East

Merge onto I 90

84 mi · 1 hr 36 min · New York State Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17

Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17

Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4

Use the right lane.

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.4 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min

Exit 6A Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 678

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

Continue on I 678

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 678

4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 6 Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

0.9 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

1.5 mi · 4 min · Liberty Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto 104th Street

205 ft · 9 sec · 104th Street

Arrive at destination

104th Street

Trip Plan

Given the 7-hour duration and the technical nature of the local roads, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue. Plan for at least one substantial stop to stretch your legs and refuel, as the constant turns can be more taxing than standard highway driving. Since your fuel cost is projected at $62, it is wise to keep an eye on your gauge while navigating these smaller roads where service stations may be less frequent than on major interstates. Use your flexibility to adjust your pace, as the lack of highway segments means you cannot easily make up time if you fall behind schedule.

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 189.6 miles from Lisbon, NY, or about 4h 11m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 201.9 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 83 miles or 2h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 189.6 miles or 4h 11m 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 189.6 miles or 4h 11m

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 41m

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 Lisbon, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 Lisbon, NY

Aim for roughly 190 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Queens, NY

Aim for roughly 190 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Lisbon, 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 New York State Thruway for about 201.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 189.6 mi from Lisbon, NY · 4h 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Albany, NY

190 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 Albany, NY

Popular next leg

Albany, NY to Queens, NY

157.1 mi · 3h 19m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Albany, NY

190 mi · about 4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Albany, NY after about 190 miles or 4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Clay, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Schenectady, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 189.6 miles from Lisbon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 201.9 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 190 miles or 4 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

$61.72 one way

$123.43 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 133 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$66.88	$133.76
premium	$4.88	$72.88	$145.76
diesel	$5.64	$84.22	$168.45

Estimated Tolls: $32.64

George Washington Bridge $16.00

New York State Thruway (201.9 mi) $10.09

Whitestone Bridge $6.55

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

$62

Tolls

$33

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$224–$334

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 132.6 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	113.7	1	$39.81	$18.20
Efficient EV	94.8	1	$33.17	$15.16
EV Truck/SUV	151.6	1	$53.07	$24.26

Gas CO2

133 kg

EV CO2

44 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Lisbon, NY

Evening in Lisbon on Sunday

Local time

5:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Queens, NY

Evening in Queens on Sunday

Local time

5:05 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.

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

20 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 5m 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 Lisbon, NY to Queens, NY covers 379.1 miles and takes about 8h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are New York State Thruway, State Highway 812, State Highway 12. 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 190 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 189.6 miles from Lisbon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.72 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Lisbon, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South, Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.

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Trip from Lisbon, NY to Queens, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Queens, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lisbon, NY

Queens, NY

Same local time

20 degrees warmer at arrival

8h 5m on the road

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