Origin
Porter, NY
Morning in Porter on Monday
Local time
9:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Porter, NY to Queens, NY
Drive Time
4h 12m
Distance
221.2 mi
356 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 0m
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6 AM
4h 13m
8 AM
4h 39m
10 AM
4h 22m
12 PM
4h 19m
3 PM
4h 23m
5 PM
4h 38m
8 PM
4h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Porter, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Queens, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Porter, NY to Queens, NY covers 221.2 miles and takes about 4h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 22, North Main Street, Highway 29 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.01 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
110.6 miles from Porter, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 12m drive with frequent turns across 221.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 22 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 12m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Porter, NY to Queens, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 22 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 29 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hill Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hegeman Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Plank Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oakwood Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 22
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Porter, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on South Grimes Hill Road
128 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Grimes Hill Road
2
Turn right onto State Highway 22
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 22
3
Continue on North Main Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on State Highway 22
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 22
5
Turn right onto State Highway 29
10 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 29
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
59 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto Hill Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hill Street
8
Continue on Hegeman Bridge Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hegeman Bridge Road
9
At the end of the road, turn left
22 mi
·
34 min
10
Turn right onto Plank Road
466 ft
·
19 sec
·
Plank Road
11
Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Oakwood Avenue
12
Continue on 10th Street
390 ft
·
14 sec
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10th Street
13
Turn right onto Hoosick Street
512 ft
·
17 sec
·
Hoosick Street
14
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
15
Keep slight right
9.4 mi
·
13 min
16
Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
18
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
111 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
New York State Thruway
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
20
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
21
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
22
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
23
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
24
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
25
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
26
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
27
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
28
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
29
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
30
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
31
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
32
Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
33
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
34
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
35
Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
36
Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
37
Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
38
Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
39
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
40
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Liberty Avenue
41
Turn left onto 104th Street
207 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
42
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 110.6 miles from Porter, NY, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.6 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 27m
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 Porter, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Porter, NY
This is one driving day of about 221.2 miles and 4h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Porter, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 110.6 mi from Porter, NY · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 110.6 miles from Porter, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Queens, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.01 one way
$72.02 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $39.02 | $78.05 |
| premium | $4.88 | $42.52 | $85.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.14 | $98.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
$0.00
Massachusetts Turnpike
$0.00
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
$36
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.4 | 0 | $23.23 | $10.62 |
| Efficient EV | 55.3 | 0 | $19.35 | $8.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.5 | 1 | $30.97 | $14.16 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning in Queens on Monday
Local time
9:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
111 mi in
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
16 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
4h 12m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Porter, NY to Queens, NY covers 221.2 miles and takes about 4h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 22, North Main Street, Highway 29. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.6 miles from Porter, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.01 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 12m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Porter, NY to Queens, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Porter, NY to Queens, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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