Trip from Marion, NY to Queens, NY

Drive Time

5h 54m

Distance

340.5 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Marion, NY to Queens, NY covers 340.5 miles and takes about 5h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Main Street, Palmyra Road, State Route 21 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.74 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

170.3 miles from Marion, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 54m drive with frequent turns across 340.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 66 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Main Street	0 mi	0m
Palmyra Road	0 mi	0m
State Route 21	0 mi	0m
East Main Street	0 mi	0m
Canandaigua Street	0 mi	0m
Canandaigua Road	0 mi	0m
North Main Street	0 mi	0m
I 90 East	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: South Main Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on Buffalo Street

2

Turn right onto South Main Street

3

At the end of the road, turn left onto Palmyra Road

4

Continue on State Route 21

5

At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

6

Turn left onto Canandaigua Street

7

Continue on Canandaigua Road

8

Continue on State Route 21

9

Continue on North Main Street

10

Take the ramp right

11

Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

12

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

13

Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

14

Keep slight right

15

Continue on State Route 414

16

Turn left

17

At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road

18

Continue on Clark Street Road

19

Turn right onto State Street

20

Turn left onto Dill Street

21

Continue on Loop Road

22

Turn left onto Genesee Street

23

Continue on West Genesee Street Road

24

Turn right onto East Lake Street

25

Continue on East Lake Road

26

Continue on State Route 41

27

Continue on East Lake Road

28

Continue on State Highway 41

29

Turn right onto North West Street

30

Take the ramp left

31

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

32

Merge slight left

33

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

34

Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

35

Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

36

Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

37

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

38

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

39

Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

40

Merge slight right

41

Continue straight

42

Turn slight left

43

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard

44

Merge slight right

45

Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City

46

Continue on South Marginal Highway

47

Turn right onto Boulevard East

48

Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City

49

Turn right onto Lincoln Tunnel access

50

Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel

51

Keep slight right to continue on Dyer Avenue

52

Keep slight right to continue on 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden

53

Continue on Dyer Avenue

54

Turn left onto West 36th Street

55

Take the ramp straight toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel

56

Keep slight left

57

Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport

58

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

59

Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard

60

Keep slight right to continue on NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways

61

Keep slight right to continue on Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways

62

Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard

63

Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

64

Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue

65

Turn right onto 104th Street

66

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 170.3 miles from Marion, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 170.3 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Marion, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Marion, NY

This is one driving day of about 340.5 miles and 5h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Marion, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

170 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.

Popular next leg

Ramapo, NY to Queens, NY

50.7 mi · 1h 13m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 170.3 mi from Marion, NY

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 170.3 miles from Marion, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$53.74	$107.49
midgrade	$4.48	$60.07	$120.14
premium	$4.86	$65.16	$130.33
diesel	$4.69	$62.93	$125.85

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 119.1 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Marion, NY to Queens, NY covers 340.5 miles and takes about 5h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Main Street, Palmyra Road, State Route 21. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 170.3 miles from Marion, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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.