Trip from Queens, NY to Bardonia, NY

Drive Time

Distance

39.4 mi

63 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

0h 55m ★

6 AM

1h 0m

8 AM

1h 10m

10 AM

1h 4m

12 PM

1h 3m

3 PM

1h 4m

5 PM

1h 9m

8 PM

0h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Queens, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Bardonia, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion from Queens to Bardonia, you can expect a manageable 39.4-mile journey that typically takes about one hour. This route is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that connects the boroughs to the northern suburbs of New York State. Because the travel time is so brief, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel is a safe bet for this short commute through the Northeast. Ultimately, this drive is a practical way to transition from the city grid to the quieter landscapes of Rockland County.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

19.7 miles from Queens, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a trip defined by high-speed transit, as 86% of your journey takes place on major highways. You will start out navigating the Van Wyck Expressway and I-95 before transitioning onto the Palisades Interstate Parkway for the bulk of your travel. The most significant portion of your drive occurs on that final stretch, covering 18.4 miles of uninterrupted parkway driving. While the initial sections involve navigating busy urban arteries, the character of the road shifts once you commit to the Palisades. It is a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over leisurely backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Palisades Interstate Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palisades Interstate Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 39.4 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 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

11.7 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut

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 19S-W; 19N Toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: Geor...

11.9 mi into trip | ~20m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 19S-W Toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washingto...

12.2 mi into trip | ~21m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 95 South

19.1 mi into trip | ~31m in | Palisades Interstate Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto Palisades Interstate Parkway toward Palisades Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 74 Toward Palisades Parkway

37.4 mi into trip | ~56m in

Take the exit toward NY 59 West: Spring Valley

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 8W Toward NY 59 West: Spring Valley

Towns Along This Route

Between Queens, NY and Bardonia, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut and Upper Level.

Manhattan

11.7 mi in | ~20m

New Haven Connecticut

11.7 mi in | ~20m

Upper Level

17.3 mi in | ~28m | via I 95; US 1

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Palisades Interstate Parkway	18.4 mi	25m
Van Wyck Expressway	5.7 mi	7m
I 95	4.8 mi	6m
Whitestone Expressway	2 mi	2m
Liberty Avenue	1.5 mi	4m
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge	1.3 mi	1m
NY 304	1 mi	1m
Hutchinson River Expressway	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Palisades Interstate Parkway — 18.4 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Bardonia, NY.

Start on 104th Street

300 ft · 18 sec · 104th Street

Turn left onto 107th Avenue

266 ft · 16 sec · 107th Avenue

Turn left onto 105th Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · 105th Street

Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

1.5 mi · 4 min · Liberty Avenue

Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East

77 ft · 1 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx

Merge onto I 678

5.7 mi · 7 min · Van Wyck Expressway

Use the none / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 678

2.0 mi · 2 min · Whitestone Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 1 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

Continue on I 678

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 19S-W; 19N Toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Exit 19S-W Toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 95 South Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 95

4.8 mi · 6 min · I 95

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Toward Upper Level

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.6 mi · 59 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.5 mi · 48 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Keep slight right at fork onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

18 mi · 25 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

Exit 74 Toward Palisades Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Exit 8W Toward NY 59 West: Spring Valley Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto NY 59

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Route 59

Turn straight

0.3 mi · 59 sec

Toward NY 304 North: New City

Turn straight onto NY 304

1.0 mi · 1 min · NY 304

Arrive at destination

NY 304

Trip Plan

Since this is a short one-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours on the major expressways is always a smart move. You will not need to plan for any scheduled stops given the total distance, but keeping a small buffer in your schedule for potential congestion is wise. Monitor your fuel gauge before leaving Queens, as the $6 estimated cost is minimal and easily handled before you hit the highway. A specific tip for this route: keep a close eye on your navigation when merging from I-95 onto the Palisades Interstate Parkway to ensure you maintain your momentum toward Bardonia without missing the transition.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 19.7 miles from Queens, NY, or about 32m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.4 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 39.4 miles or 1h in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 19.7 miles or 32m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bardonia, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Queens, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Queens, NY

This is one driving day of about 39.4 miles and 1h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Queens, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Palisades Interstate Parkway for about 18.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.7 mi from Queens, NY · 32m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

The Bronx, NY

20 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.

Popular next leg

The Bronx, NY to Bardonia, NY

26.4 mi · 40m

Pacing Suggestions

Greenburgh, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

The Bronx, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Queens, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bardonia, NY

The final approach into Bardonia, 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 Bardonia, 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

$6.41 one way

$12.83 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$6.95	$13.90
premium	$4.88	$7.57	$15.15
diesel	$5.64	$8.75	$17.51

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

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.8	$4.14	$1.89
Efficient EV	9.9	$3.45	$1.58
EV Truck/SUV	15.8	$5.52	$2.52

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Queens, NY

Evening in Queens on Sunday

Local time

7:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bardonia, NY

Evening in Bardonia on Sunday

Local time

7:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°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

8 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 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 Bardonia, NY covers 39.4 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Palisades Interstate Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.7 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 $6.41 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.

Between Queens, NY and Bardonia, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut and Upper Level.

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Trip from Queens, NY to Bardonia, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bardonia, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Queens, NY

Bardonia, NY

Same local time

8 degrees warmer at arrival

1h on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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