The drive from Mattituck, NY to Queens, NY covers 78.3 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunrise Highway, East Moriches-Riverhead Road, Route 25 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.6 miles on Sunrise Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.2 miles from Mattituck, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 78.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 78.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunrise Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 54.6 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 9.4 miles in near NY 24 / Flanders Road.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.3 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 9.4 miles (NY 24 / Flanders Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (CR 94 / Nugent Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles (CR 94 / Nugent Drive): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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9.4 mi into trip|~16m in|NY 24 / Flanders Road
Turn right onto NY 24 / Flanders Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
10.6 mi into trip|~18m in|CR 94 / Nugent Drive
Enter roundabout onto CR 94 / Nugent Drive toward Calverton, New York, County Center, All Courts
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Calverton, New York, County Center, All...
6
10.6 mi into trip|~18m in|CR 94 / Nugent Drive
Straight onto CR 94 / Nugent Drive toward Calverton, New York, County Center, All Courts
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Calverton, New York, County Center, All...
8
10.7 mi into trip|~18m in
Take the exit toward CR 51 south: Suffolk County Offices, Criminal/Surrogate/Family Courts, Suffolk County Community College - Riverhead Campus, East Moriches
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward CR 51 south: Suffolk County Offices, Cri...
7
74.5 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Take the exit toward Rockaway Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21A
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mattituck, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Calverton, New York, County Center, All Courts, Cr 51 South: Suffolk County Offices and Criminal/Surrogate/Family Courts - among others.
Calverton
10.6 mi in|~18m|via CR 94
New York
10.6 mi in|~18m|via CR 94
County Center
10.6 mi in|~18m|via CR 94
All Courts
10.6 mi in|~18m|via CR 94
Cr 51 South: Suffolk County Offices
10.7 mi in|~18m
Criminal/Surrogate/Family Courts
10.7 mi in|~18m
Suffolk County Community College - Riverhead Campus
10.7 mi in|~18m
Moriches
10.7 mi in|~18m
Belt Parkway West
73 mi in|~1h 43m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sunrise Highway
54.6 mi
1h 13m
East Moriches-Riverhead Road
5.3 mi
7m
Route 25
4.8 mi
8m
Rockaway Boulevard
3.2 mi
7m
Main Road
2.5 mi
4m
Cross River Drive
2.2 mi
3m
Center Drive South
1.7 mi
2m
Belt Parkway
1.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 54.6 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mattituck, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on NY 25
2.5 mi·4 min·Main Road
2
Continue on NY 25
4.8 mi·8 min·Route 25
3
Turn straight onto CR 105
2.2 mi·3 min·Cross River Drive
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto NY 24
1.2 mi·2 min·Flanders Road
Use the right lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto CR 94
130 ft·7 sec·Nugent Drive
Toward Calverton, New York, County Center, All Courts
6
Continue on CR 94
0.1 mi·12 sec·Nugent Drive
Toward Calverton, New York, County Center, All CourtsUse the left lane.
7
Take the exit
290 ft·6 sec
Toward CR 51 south: Suffolk County Offices, Criminal/Surrogate/Family Courts, Suffolk County Community College - Riverhead Campus, East MorichesUse the left lane.
8
Merge onto CR 51
1.7 mi·2 min·Center Drive South
9
Continue on CR 51
5.3 mi·7 min·East Moriches-Riverhead Road
10
Take the ramp
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward NY 27 West: New YorkUse the right lane.
11
Merge onto NY 27
55 mi·1 hr 13 min·Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
13
Merge onto BP
1.3 mi·1 min·Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 21AToward Rockaway BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto NY 27
0.3 mi·45 sec·North Conduit Avenue
16
Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard
0.5 mi·50 sec·Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Boulevard
2.7 mi·6 min·Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto 103rd Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·103rd Street
19
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
257 ft·11 sec·Liberty Avenue
20
Turn right onto 104th Street
205 ft·9 sec·104th Street
21
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.2 miles from Mattituck, NY, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 17 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.2 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 35m
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 Mattituck, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mattituck, NY
This is one driving day of about 78.3 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Mattituck, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 54.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.2 mi from Mattituck, NY
· 58m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fire Island National Seashore
National Seashore
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 32.4
Park Closure: Pet Restrictions, Beach Driving Closures in Effect March 15 through Labor Day
Caution: Avian Influenza (HPAI) Suspected in Dead Birds in Seashore Areas
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 78.3
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 78.3
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 78.3
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
9 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 78.3
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 78.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.89 one way
$25.78 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$13.94
$27.87
premium
$4.92
$15.18
$30.35
diesel
$5.61
$17.29
$34.58
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.5
0
$8.22
$3.76
Efficient EV
19.6
0
$6.85
$3.13
EV Truck/SUV
31.3
0
$10.96
$5.01
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Mattituck, NY
Morning
in Mattituck on Friday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Queens, NY
Morning
in Queens on Friday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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.
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
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mattituck, NY to Queens, NY covers 78.3 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, East Moriches-Riverhead Road, Route 25. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.2 miles from Mattituck, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.89 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 78.3 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 9.4 miles (NY 24 / Flanders Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (CR 94 / Nugent Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles (CR 94 / Nugent Drive): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Mattituck, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Calverton, New York, County Center, All Courts, Cr 51 South: Suffolk County Offices and Criminal/Surrogate/Family Courts - among others.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
