Origin
Mahopac, NY
Late night in Mahopac on Thursday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mahopac, NY to Queens, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
55.1 mi
89 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mahopac, NY
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Queens, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Mahopac to Queens covers 58.4 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 21 minutes. Because this is a compact journey within the Northeast, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $9 for fuel to cover the distance. Since the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, you will avoid the typical highway congestion in favor of a more direct, localized path. It is a straightforward trip for those heading from the suburbs into the city.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 55.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, navigating instead via Bucks Hollow Road, Kennicut Hill Road, and Lovell Street. Because the route consists entirely of local navigation, there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road to zone out on; the longest segment is 0 miles on Bucks Hollow Road. This route demands your full attention as you move through the winding local infrastructure. You will find that the road texture changes frequently as you transition between these specific local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 684 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.1 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.9 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
25.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
7
35 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Hutchinson River Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway toward Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Whitestone Bridge
7
47.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
8
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlanti...
9
52.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mahopac, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.
New York City
25.8 mi in
|
~39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 684 | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 15.9 mi | 23m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Lovell Street | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Primrose Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Liberty Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Woods Bridge Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 15.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahopac, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on this road
88 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Bucks Hollow Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bucks Hollow Road
3
Turn left onto Kennicut Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Kennicut Hill Road
4
Continue on Lovell Street
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Lovell Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto NY 139
481 ft
·
13 sec
·
Primrose Drive
6
Continue on NY 139
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Primrose Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 139
203 ft
·
5 sec
·
Primrose Street
8
Turn straight onto NY 100
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Somerstown Turnpike
9
Turn left onto NY 35
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Woods Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on NY 35
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cross River Road
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
this road
Toward I 684: White Plains
13
Merge onto I 684
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 684
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Use the straight lane.
15
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
18
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
19
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
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.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Use the right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
26
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.6 mi from Mahopac, NY · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Mahopac, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.07 one way
$18.14 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.81 | $19.61 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.68 | $21.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.17 | $24.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.59
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Somerstown Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$7
Total
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.79 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 Thursday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
S 5 to 13 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 8:44AM EDT until April 14 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:13PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
35 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
1h 26m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mahopac, NY to Queens, NY covers 55.1 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.6 miles from Mahopac, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.1 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.9 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Mahopac, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.
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