Origin
Queens, NY
Afternoon in Queens on Sunday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queens, NY to Bedford Hills, NY
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
45.5 mi
73 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
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6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Queens, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Bedford Hills, NY
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
If you are looking to escape the city for the northern suburbs, this 45.5-mile journey from Queens to Bedford Hills is a straightforward trip. You should budget about 1 hour and 11 minutes of driving time, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel cost of approximately $7, it is a very economical excursion within New York. Since the route avoids highways entirely, you will stay on local roads for the duration of the trip. Plan for a single day of travel and enjoy the transition from the dense urban environment of Queens into the more open surroundings of Bedford Hills.
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
22.7 miles from Queens, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish. Because the highway share for this route is 0%, you won't experience any high-speed interstate stretches. Navigating via 107th Avenue, 106th Street, and Liberty Avenue means you will be managing frequent intersections rather than cruising on open pavement. The longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on 107th Avenue, reflecting the constant maneuvering required throughout the journey. This is a purely local-road experience that demands your full attention as you wind your way through the Northeast corridor.
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.
Hutchinson River Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 16 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hutchinson River Parkway and I 684. 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.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 45.5 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 0.1 miles (107th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (105th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Van Wyck Expressway East): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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107th Avenue
Turn left onto 107th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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105th Street
Turn left onto 105th Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.7 mi into trip
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~5m in
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Van Wyck Expressway East
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
28.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 684 North: Brewster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 16A
Toward I 684 North: Brewster
8
40.8 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward NY 172: Mount Kisco, Bedford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 4
Toward NY 172: Mount Kisco, Bedford
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Queens, NY to Bedford Hills, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.
Bedford
40.8 mi in
|
~58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 16 mi | 23m |
| I 684 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| West Patent Road | 1.6 mi | 5m |
| Liberty Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South Bedford Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Hutchinson River Parkway
— 16 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Bedford Hills, NY.
1
Start on 104th Street
300 ft
·
18 sec
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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
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 678
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
10
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on HR
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 16A
Toward I 684 North: Brewster
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 684
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 684
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 4
Toward NY 172: Mount Kisco, Bedford
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto NY 172
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Bedford Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto West Patent Road
1.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West Patent Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto Broad Brook Road
198 ft
·
8 sec
·
Broad Brook Road
18
Turn right onto Springhurst Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Springhurst Road
19
Turn left onto Dixon Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Dixon Street
20
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
21
At end of road, turn right onto Adams Street
280 ft
·
8 sec
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Adams Street
22
Turn right onto Babbitt Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Babbitt Road
23
Arrive at destination
Babbitt Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive of 45.5 miles, you have significant flexibility with your departure schedule. You won't need to worry about planning long rest stops, as the entire trip is designed to be completed in one go. Keep in mind that because you are traveling exclusively on local streets, traffic patterns on roads like Liberty Avenue will dictate your pace more than a highway speed limit would. To ensure a smooth experience, verify your navigation before leaving, as the abundance of turns makes missing a street easy. With a fuel budget of $7, make sure to fuel up before you head out to avoid searching for stations along the winding local route.
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 22.7 miles from Queens, NY, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16 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 45.5 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.7 miles or 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bedford Hills, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Queens, 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 Queens, NY
This is one driving day of about 45.5 miles and 1h 11m.
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 Hutchinson River Parkway for about 16 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.7 mi from Queens, NY · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 45.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Queens, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bedford Hills, NY
The final approach into Bedford Hills, 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 Bedford Hills, 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
$7.41 one way
$14.81 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $8.03 | $16.05 |
| premium | $4.88 | $8.75 | $17.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
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
$7
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Bedford Hills, NY
Afternoon in Bedford Hills on Sunday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
13 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
1h 11m 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 Bedford Hills, NY covers 45.5 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hutchinson River Parkway, I 684, Van Wyck Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.7 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 $7.41 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 45.5 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 0.1 miles (107th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (105th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Van Wyck Expressway East): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Queens, NY to Bedford Hills, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.
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