Parishville, NY to Queens, NY is 358 miles and takes about 7h 45m via I 87/Adirondack Northway, with a fuel budget near $59 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the Northeast region of New York to the Northeast region of New York, covering a significant portion of the state. Expect a route that blends highway driving with more winding local roads. With 2 planned stops and a recommended single day of travel, this route is manageable for a direct journey.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
179 miles from Parishville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 2m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 45m. Total distance: 358 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 45m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' despite 52% of it being on the highway. While you'll experience stretches like the 118.6-mile segment on I 87, the overall feel is not a constant interstate cruise. Be prepared for the road to transition, offering more frequent turns and a less predictable pace as you approach your destination. The mix suggests a drive that requires attention to navigation and a willingness to adapt to changing road conditions.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 53 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 87 is the longest continuous segment at about 118.6 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 196.8 miles in near I 87.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 358 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 196.8 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 315.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 316.7 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 32 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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196.8 mi into trip|~4h 23m in|I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1E-W
Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...
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315.3 mi into trip|~6h 41m in|NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
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316.7 mi into trip|~6h 42m in|NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
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345.5 mi into trip|~7h 22m in
Take the exit toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
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355.4 mi into trip|~7h 38m 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.
Between Parishville, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York, Buffalo, Gsp South: Paterson and Fort Lee.
Albany
196.8 mi in|~4h 23m|via I 87
New York
196.8 mi in|~4h 23m|via I 87
Buffalo
196.8 mi in|~4h 23m|via I 87
Gsp South: Paterson
330.8 mi in|~7h 1m
Fort Lee
330.8 mi in|~7h 1m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 87
118.6 mi
2h 17m
Adirondack Northway
103.7 mi
2h 1m
Santa Clara Road
20.9 mi
31m
State Highway 73
18.7 mi
27m
NJ 17
14.1 mi
18m
Adirondack Trail
8.9 mi
12m
Main Street
6.9 mi
12m
NJ 4
6.7 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
I 87
— 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parishville, NY and Queens, NY.
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Start on Catherine Street
31 ft·3 sec·Catherine Street
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Turn right onto NY 72
6.9 mi·12 min·Main Street
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Turn right onto NY 11B
2.2 mi·3 min·NY 11B
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Turn right onto NY 458
3.5 mi·5 min·State Highway 458
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Turn slight right onto NY 458
4.0 mi·6 min·Santa Clara Road
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At end of road, turn right onto NY 458
17 mi·25 min·Santa Clara Road
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At end of road, turn right onto NY 30
8.9 mi·12 min·Adirondack Trail
8
Turn left onto NY 86
3.7 mi·5 min·Easy Street
9
Continue on NY 86
1.9 mi·2 min·State Highway 86
10
Continue on NY 86
2.8 mi·4 min·Harrietstown Road
11
Continue on NY 86
3.0 mi·4 min·State Highway 86
12
Continue on NY 86
0.5 mi·56 sec·Broadway Street
13
Turn left onto NY 86
490 ft·12 sec·Bloomingdale Avenue
14
Turn right onto NY 3; NY 86
0.4 mi·50 sec·Church Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto NY 86
0.2 mi·32 sec·River Street
16
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 86
304 ft·8 sec·River Street
17
Turn slight right onto NY 86
1.1 mi·2 min·Lake Flower Avenue
18
Continue on NY 86
4.9 mi·7 min·Saranac-Placid Road
19
Turn right onto CR 35
3.6 mi·6 min·Old Military Road
20
Turn straight onto NY 73
5.3 mi·7 min·Cascade Road
21
Continue on NY 73
7.2 mi·10 min·State Highway 73
22
Turn straight onto NY 9N; NY 73
1.8 mi·3 min·State Highway 9N
23
Continue on NY 73
11 mi·16 min·State Highway 73
24
Turn straight onto US 9
2.1 mi·2 min·US 9
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Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 87 South
26
Merge onto I 87
104 mi·2 hr 1 min·Adirondack Northway
Use the slight right lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
0.3 mi·31 sec·I 87
Exit 1E-WToward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, BuffaloUse the slight right lane.
28
Continue on I 87
0.5 mi·51 sec·I 87
Exit 1WToward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
29
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
118 mi·2 hr 16 min·I 87
Toward I 87 South: New YorkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi·59 sec·NY 17
Exit 15Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New JerseyUse the slight right lane.
31
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi·39 sec·I 287; NJ 17
32
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi·18 min·NJ 17
Exit 66Toward NJ 17 South: MahwahUse the slight left / straight lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
34
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
35
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi·24 sec·NJ 4
Use the right lane.
36
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi·8 min·NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
38
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi·54 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
40
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
42
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.4 mi·5 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Take the exit
0.9 mi·2 min
Exit 6AToward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, QueensUse the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Merge onto I 678
0.8 mi·1 min·Hutchinson River Expressway
45
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi·2 min·Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
46
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi·3 min·Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
47
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
4.3 mi·6 min·Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy AirportUse the slight left lane.
48
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 6Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic AvenueUse the right lane.
49
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica AvenueUse the slight right lane.
50
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi·2 min·Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
51
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
1.5 mi·4 min·Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
52
Turn left onto 104th Street
205 ft·9 sec·104th Street
53
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 7h 45m estimated duration, departing Parishville in the early morning is advisable to maximize daylight. You have 2 stops recommended, so consider planning one around the halfway point to break up the drive. Keep an eye on fuel, especially before entering longer stretches like the 118.6 miles on I 87. Since this is a single-day trip, your flexibility is key; adjust your stops based on your energy levels and traffic conditions. A specific tip: be mindful of the transition from the Adirondack Northway to local roads as this is where the 'turn-heavy' nature of the route becomes most apparent.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 179 miles from Parishville, NY, or about 4h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 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 79 miles or 2h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 179 miles or 4h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 20m
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 Parishville, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Parishville, NY
This is one driving day of about 358 miles and 7h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Parishville, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 87 for about 118.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 179 mi from Parishville, NY
· 4h 2m into the drive
The midpoint is around 179 miles from Parishville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.6 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 345.7
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 345.7
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 172.8
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...
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.93 one way
$117.86 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg125 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$63.72
$127.44
premium
$4.92
$69.39
$138.77
diesel
$5.61
$79.04
$158.08
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
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
$59
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$106–$131
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
ChargePoint Charging Station
Newburgh, New York
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Newburgh, New York
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Newburgh, New York
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Red E Charging Station
Montgomery, New York
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 2
Tesla: 1
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
107.4
1
$37.59
$17.18
Efficient EV
89.5
1
$31.33
$14.32
EV Truck/SUV
143.2
1
$50.12
$22.91
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Parishville, NY
Afternoon
in Parishville on Friday
Local time
1:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Queens, NY
Afternoon
in Queens on Friday
Local time
1:00 PM
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
10 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
7h 45m 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 Parishville, NY to Queens, NY covers 358 miles and takes about 7h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 87, Adirondack Northway, Santa Clara Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 179 miles from Parishville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.93 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 32 significant decision points across 358 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 196.8 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 315.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 316.7 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Parishville, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York, Buffalo, Gsp South: Paterson and Fort Lee.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
