Origin
Queens, NY
Night in Queens on Thursday
Local time
11:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queens, NY to Albertson, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Queens, NY
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Albertson, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
This 14.9-mile drive from Queens, NY, to Albertson, NY, is a quick 26-minute journey perfect for a single day trip. Expect a low fuel cost of around $2 for this short hop within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes local streets like 107th Avenue, 105th Street, and Liberty Avenue, offering no highway driving. Given its brevity, this trip is easily manageable in one go, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and how you choose to spend your day upon arrival. It's a straightforward local commute.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets for the entire 14.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the profile suggests frequent turns and changes in direction, making it more of an engaging urban navigation experience than a high-speed transit. This drive will keep you actively involved in the driving process as you make your way through residential and commercial areas.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grand Central Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Grand Central Parkway and Northern State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 107th Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 14.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (107th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Van Wyck Expressway East): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
107th Avenue
Turn left onto 107th Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Van Wyck Expressway East
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward Main Street, Union Turnpike
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 8
Toward Main Street, Union Turnpike
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Grand Central Parkway
Turn right onto Grand Central Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
13.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Willis Avenue South, Mineola
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 28S
Toward Willis Avenue South, Mineola
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Queens, NY and Albertson, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Union Turnpike, Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Willis Avenue South and Mineola.
Bronx
1.8 mi in
|
~5m
Union Turnpike
2.9 mi in
|
~7m
Grand Central Parkway East
5 mi in
|
~11m
Eastern Long Island
5 mi in
|
~11m
Willis Avenue South
13.8 mi in
|
~23m
Mineola
13.8 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Northern State Parkway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Liberty Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Willis Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Woodhollow Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 105th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 6.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Albertson, NY.
1
Start on 104th Street
300 ft
·
18 sec
·
104th Street
2
Turn left onto 107th Avenue
266 ft
·
16 sec
·
107th Avenue
3
Turn left onto 105th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
105th Street
4
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Liberty Avenue
5
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway East
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
7
Merge onto I 678
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 8
Toward Main Street, Union Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto Grand Central Parkway
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
12
Merge onto GCP
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on N
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 28S
Toward Willis Avenue South, Mineola
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Willis Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Willis Avenue
16
Turn left onto Plainfield Road
199 ft
·
10 sec
·
Plainfield Road
17
Turn right onto Berry Place
251 ft
·
16 sec
·
Berry Place
18
Turn left onto Woodhollow Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodhollow Road
19
Arrive at destination
Woodhollow Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.91 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Albertson, NY
Night in Albertson on Thursday
Local time
11:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
1 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
26m 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 Queens, NY to Albertson, NY covers 14.9 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Central Parkway, Northern State Parkway, Liberty Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Queens, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.45 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 is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 14.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (107th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Van Wyck Expressway East): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Queens, NY and Albertson, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Union Turnpike, Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Willis Avenue South and Mineola.
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