Origin
Medford, NY
Late night in Medford on Friday
Local time
2:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medford, NY to Queens, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
48.6 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medford, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Queens, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Medford, NY to Queens, NY covers 48.6 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunrise Highway, Rockaway Boulevard, Route 112 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.4 miles on Sunrise Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 48.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 48.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 40.4 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 early in the drive near NY 112 / Route 112.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.6 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (NY 112 / Route 112): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (Sunrise Service Road North): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NY 112 / Route 112
Turn right onto NY 112 / Route 112
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
2.6 mi into trip
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~5m in
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Sunrise Service Road North
Turn right onto Sunrise Service Road North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.9 mi into trip
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~5m in
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NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
44.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
6
45.7 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
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Rockaway Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Medford, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
43.3 mi in
|
~1h
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 40.4 mi | 54m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Route 112 | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Belt Parkway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 103rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sunrise Service Road North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Medford Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 40.4 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on Long Island Avenue
84 ft
·
9 sec
·
Long Island Avenue
2
Turn right onto NY 112
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 112
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on NY 112
329 ft
·
10 sec
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Medford Avenue
4
Turn right onto Sunrise Service Road North
525 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sunrise Service Road North
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
6
Merge onto NY 27
40 mi
·
54 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
8
Merge onto BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 21A
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto NY 27
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Conduit Avenue
11
Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto 103rd Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
103rd Street
14
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
257 ft
·
11 sec
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Liberty Avenue
15
Turn right onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
16
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.3 mi from Medford, NY · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Medford, 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
$8.00 one way
$16.00 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.65 | $17.30 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.42 | $18.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Friday
Local time
2:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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 12m 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 Medford, NY to Queens, NY covers 48.6 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Rockaway Boulevard, Route 112. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.3 miles from Medford, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.00 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 48.6 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (NY 112 / Route 112): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (Sunrise Service Road North): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Medford, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fire Island National Seashore, African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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