Origin
Macedon, NY
Late night in Macedon on Monday
Local time
12:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macedon, NY to Queens, NY
Drive Time
6h 46m
Distance
310.1 mi
499 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 35m
★
6 AM
6h 47m
8 AM
7h 11m
10 AM
6h 55m
12 PM
6h 53m
3 PM
6h 56m
5 PM
7h 9m
8 PM
6h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Macedon, NY
Benoit Dujardin
Queens, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Macedon to Queens covers 337.4 miles and requires approximately 5 hours and 41 minutes of road time. Because this journey stays entirely within New York, you will remain in the Northeast region throughout the trip. Budgeting about $53 for fuel is a smart way to prepare for the costs ahead. While this route can be completed in a single day, the heavy reliance on local roads rather than major interstates makes it a significant commitment behind the wheel. Expect a steady, turn-heavy pace that requires your full attention, so plan your schedule accordingly to account for the lack of high-speed highway travel.
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
155.1 miles from Macedon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than the quick, monotonous pace of an interstate. With a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire drive navigating roads like State Route 31, West Main Street, and Canandaigua Street. Because you are avoiding major highways, the drive demands more focus and active steering than a standard cross-country trek. You should prepare for a consistent, winding experience that keeps you engaged with the local landscape from start to finish. It is a technical drive that rewards patience, as you will be navigating surface streets for the duration of your 337.4-mile journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 64 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 98.8 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 29.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 46 significant decision points across 310.1 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 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 179.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 279.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 46 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
29.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
179.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 53m in
|
US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
279.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 53m in
Take the exit toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunn...
8
296.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 14m in
Take the ramp toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
8
296.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 15m in
Turn right toward Lincoln Tunnel access
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward Lincoln Tunnel access
Towns Along This Route
Between Macedon, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford and Clifton.
Clyde
29.5 mi in
|
~37m
Mt Pocono
179.8 mi in
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~3h 53m
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via US 6
Milford
180.6 mi in
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~3h 55m
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via I 84; I 380
Clifton
279.8 mi in
|
~5h 53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| Keystone Shortway | 70.8 mi | 1h 27m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| New York State Thruway | 19.2 mi | 22m |
| NJ 3 | 10.5 mi | 11m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Clark Street Road | 9.6 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macedon, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on NY 31
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on NY 31
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 31
3
Continue on NY 31
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
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West Main Street
4
Turn right onto NY 21
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
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Canandaigua Street
5
Continue on NY 21
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Canandaigua Road
6
Continue on NY 21
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 21
7
Continue on NY 21
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Main Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 90 East
10
Merge onto I 90
19 mi
·
22 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
7 sec
13
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
14
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 318
Use the left lane.
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
16
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Street
18
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Dill Street
19
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
·
16 sec
·
Loop Road
20
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Genesee Street
21
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
22
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Lake Street
23
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
24
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
25
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
26
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
27
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
28
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
30
Merge onto I 81
45 mi
·
54 min
·
I 81
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the none lane.
32
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
34
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
35
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
36
Merge onto I 80
71 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
37
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 53
Toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
38
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
Use the none lane.
39
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the none lane.
40
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
11 mi
·
11 min
·
NJ 3
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
41
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
42
Merge onto NJ 495
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 495
Use the none lane.
43
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Continue on South Marginal Highway
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South Marginal Highway
45
Turn right onto Boulevard East
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Boulevard East
Use the left / none lanes.
46
Take the ramp
123 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
Use the straight / right lanes.
47
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
Toward Lincoln Tunnel access
Use the none lane.
48
Merge onto NJ 495
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Tunnel
49
Keep slight right at fork
265 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Dyer Avenue
50
Keep slight right at fork
334 ft
·
8 sec
Toward 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
51
Continue on Dyer Avenue
350 ft
·
19 sec
·
Dyer Avenue
Toward 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
Use the left / straight lanes.
52
Turn left onto West 36th Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West 36th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
53
Take the ramp
68 ft
·
1 sec
Toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
54
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 495
Use the none lane.
55
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W-E
Toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
56
Merge onto I 495
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Island Expressway
57
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 19
Toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
58
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
59
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60
Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
3.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Woodhaven Boulevard
Use the right lane.
61
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
344 ft
·
9 sec
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
62
Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
63
Turn right onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
64
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a full-day commitment of nearly six hours, try to depart early in the morning to avoid fatigue during the final stretches of your drive. You are limited to one stop on this specific route, so choose your break location carefully to maximize your comfort and efficiency. Keep a close watch on your fuel levels, as the $53 estimate assumes steady driving and local road conditions that can impact your vehicle's efficiency. Because the route relies on local roads rather than highways, be mindful of changing speed limits and traffic patterns. Prioritize your comfort by planning your single stop around the midpoint of your journey to break up the technical, turn-heavy segments.
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 155.1 miles from Macedon, NY, or about 3h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 miles.
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 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.1 miles or 3h 24m 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 22m
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 Macedon, 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 Macedon, NY
This is one driving day of about 310.1 miles and 6h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Macedon, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 155.1 mi from Macedon, NY · 3h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
155 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 155.1 miles from Macedon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.
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
$50.48 one way
$100.97 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $54.71 | $109.41 |
| premium | $4.88 | $59.61 | $119.23 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $68.89 | $137.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.96
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(19.2 mi)
$0.96
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
$50
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93 | 1 | $32.56 | $14.88 |
| Efficient EV | 77.5 | 0 | $27.13 | $12.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124 | 1 | $43.41 | $19.85 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 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
Late night in Queens on Monday
Local time
12:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
155 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 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 46m 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 Macedon, NY to Queens, NY covers 310.1 miles and takes about 6h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, I 380. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 155.1 miles from Macedon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.48 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 46 significant decision points across 310.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 179.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 279.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Macedon, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford and Clifton.
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