Traveling from Portville to Queens covers 362.2 miles across the state of New York. Expect a total driving time of approximately 6 hours and 17 minutes, making this a long but manageable single-day journey. You should budget around $57 for fuel to complete the trip. Because the route consists of turn-heavy local roads, it demands more active attention than a standard interstate cruise. Whether you are heading from the Southern Tier toward the coast, this drive works best as a one-day push, though the duration requires careful planning to avoid fatigue.
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
180.8 miles from Portville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 33m into the drive
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Queens is a crescent-shaped (with a tail) borough traversing the north-to-south width of Long Island and including two of the major New York City area airports, LaGuardia (LGA IATA) and John F. Kennedy International (JFK IATA). It also carries the largest ethnic diversity in its area of any region in the world, with many small enclaves. Jackson Heights, for example, includes a huge Indian area, followed by a Colombian area, and then a Mexican area. Each offers a wide array of authentic shops, native-style cuisine, and festivals modified only slightly by the generally colder New York City experience.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 26m. Total distance: 361.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 26m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
Forget the monotony of the interstate; this route is characterized by a turn-heavy, local-road profile. With a 0% highway share, you will be navigating winding stretches that require constant focus behind the wheel. The personality of this drive is technical and intimate, trading high-speed lanes for the rhythms of local thoroughfares. You will find that the road surface and traffic patterns shift frequently, keeping you engaged throughout the entire 362.2-mile distance. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over long-distance cruising.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 170.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 231.3 miles in near US 6.
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 43 significant decision points across 361.6 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 231.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 331.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 347.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 43 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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231.3 mi into trip|~4h 33m in|US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
331.2 mi into trip|~6h 33m in
Take the exit toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunn...
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347.9 mi into trip|~6h 54m in
Take the ramp toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
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353.7 mi into trip|~7h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport
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 17W-E
Toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia A...
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356.7 mi into trip|~7h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boule...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Portville, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford and Clifton.
Step-by-step road directions between Portville, NY and Queens, NY.
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Start on Barrett Street
54 ft·8 sec·Barrett Street
2
Turn left onto NY 417
0.4 mi·36 sec·North Main Street
3
Continue on NY 417
3.6 mi·5 min·Olean-Portville Road
4
Continue on NY 417
1.6 mi·2 min·East State Street
5
Enter roundabout onto NY 16
36 ft·0 sec·North Union Street
6
Continue on NY 16
0.3 mi·23 sec·North Union Street
7
Enter roundabout onto NY 16
105 ft·2 sec·North Union Street
8
Continue on NY 16
477 ft·8 sec·North Union Street
9
Enter roundabout onto NY 16
105 ft·2 sec·North Union Street
10
Continue on NY 16
0.1 mi·12 sec·North Union Street
11
Enter roundabout onto NY 16
106 ft·1 sec·North Union Street
12
Continue on NY 16
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Union Street
13
Enter roundabout onto NY 16
106 ft·1 sec·North Union Street
14
Continue on NY 16
0.8 mi·1 min·North Union Street
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·41 sec
17
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
170 mi·3 hr 18 min·Southern Tier Expressway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 81
Toward I 81 South: ScrantonUse the straight lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi·1 min·US 6
Exit 187Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt PoconoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi·4 min·I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, MilfordUse the straight lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi·25 min·I 380
Exit 4Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
22
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 1BToward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
23
Merge onto I 80
71 mi·1 hr 27 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Exit 53Toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln TunnelUse the slight right lane.
25
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi·2 min·US 46
26
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi·1 min·US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
11 mi·11 min·NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy BoulevardUse the straight / right lanes.
29
Merge onto NJ 495
1.1 mi·1 min·NJ 495
30
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on South Marginal Highway
0.1 mi·10 sec·South Marginal Highway
32
Turn right onto Boulevard East
0.4 mi·1 min·Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
33
Take the ramp
123 ft·14 sec
Toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York CityUse the straight / right lanes.
34
Turn right
0.2 mi·57 sec
Toward Lincoln Tunnel access
35
Merge onto NJ 495
1.6 mi·4 min·Lincoln Tunnel
36
Keep slight right at fork
265 ft·6 sec
Toward Dyer Avenue
37
Keep slight right at fork
334 ft·8 sec
Toward 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
38
Continue on Dyer Avenue
350 ft·19 sec·Dyer Avenue
Toward 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square GardenUse the left / straight lanes.
39
Turn left onto West 36th Street
1.3 mi·3 min·West 36th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
40
Take the ramp
68 ft·1 sec
Toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
2.5 mi·4 min·I 495
42
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 17W-EToward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Merge onto I 495
2.0 mi·2 min·Long Island Expressway
44
Take the exit
0.4 mi·35 sec
Exit 19Toward NY 25: Woodhaven BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
45
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·41 sec
Toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, RockawaysUse the straight / slight left lanes.
46
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·24 sec
Toward Woodhaven Boulevard, RockawaysUse the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
3.9 mi·10 min·Woodhaven Boulevard
Use the right lane.
48
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
344 ft·9 sec·Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
49
Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Liberty Avenue
50
Turn right onto 104th Street
205 ft·9 sec·104th Street
51
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour and 17-minute duration, aim for an early morning departure to ensure you reach Queens before peak local traffic intensifies. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you should proactively map out your own intervals for fuel and rest to keep your energy levels consistent. Keep your estimated $57 fuel budget in mind, and consider topping off your tank before leaving Portville to simplify your logistics. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, stay alert for frequent turns and speed limit changes that can impact your arrival time. Flexibility is your best asset here, so allow yourself extra time to handle the nuances of local driving conditions.
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 180.8 miles from Portville, NY, or about 3h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 170.4 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 180.8 miles or 3h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 57m
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 Portville, 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 Portville, NY
This is one driving day of about 361.6 miles and 7h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Portville, 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 Southern Tier Expressway for about 170.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 180.8 mi from Portville, NY
· 3h 33m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.52 one way
$119.04 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg127 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$64.36
$128.72
premium
$4.92
$70.08
$140.17
diesel
$5.61
$79.84
$159.67
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
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
$60
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$101–$126
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
108.5
1
$37.97
$17.36
Efficient EV
90.4
1
$31.64
$14.46
EV Truck/SUV
144.6
1
$50.62
$23.14
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (67% 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 14, 2026
Origin
Portville, NY
Evening
in Portville on Friday
Local time
8:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Queens, NY
Evening
in Queens on Friday
Local time
8:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
S 5 to 13 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 8:44AM EDT until April 14 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:13PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton 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.
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
19 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 26m 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 Portville, NY to Queens, NY covers 361.6 miles and takes about 7h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 180.8 miles from Portville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.52 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 43 significant decision points across 361.6 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 231.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 331.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 347.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Portville, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford and Clifton.
