Origin
Queens, NY
Evening in Queens on Sunday
Local time
8:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queens, NY to Colonie, NY
Drive Time
3h 25m
Distance
163.4 mi
263 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 14m
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6 AM
3h 26m
8 AM
3h 50m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 32m
3 PM
3h 36m
5 PM
3h 49m
8 PM
3h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Queens, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Colonie, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Queens, NY to Colonie, NY covers 163.4 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 107th Avenue, 105th Street, Liberty Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
81.7 miles from Queens, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 25m drive with frequent turns across 163.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
107th Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Queens, NY to Colonie, NY is easy. At 3h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Queens, NY to Colonie, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 107th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 105th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Liberty Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Van Wyck Expressway East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 678 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Van Wyck Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Whitestone Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
107th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Colonie, NY.
1
Start on 104th Street
299 ft
·
19 sec
·
104th Street
2
Turn left onto 107th Avenue
266 ft
·
17 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
75 ft
·
1 sec
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Van Wyck Expressway East
6
Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
7
Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
8
Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
9
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
10
Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 95 South
14
Merge slight left
4.8 mi
·
6 min
15
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
16
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
17
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
18
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
19
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
21
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4 West: Paramus
22
Merge slight right
6.7 mi
·
9 min
23
Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
24
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Mahwah
25
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
4 min
26
Continue straight
7.3 mi
·
9 min
27
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
28
Continue straight
3.3 mi
·
4 min
29
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
30
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
118 mi
·
2 hr 15 min
·
I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
31
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
32
Keep slight right
1.9 mi
·
3 min
33
Take the exit slight right toward NY 5 West: Schenectady
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
NY 5 West: Schenectady
34
Turn straight onto Central Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
35
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 81.7 miles from Queens, NY, or about 1h 42m 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.7 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colonie, 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 163.4 miles and 3h 25m.
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.
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 81.7 mi from Queens, NY · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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 81.7 miles from Queens, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Colonie, NY
The final approach into Colonie, 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 Colonie, 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
$26.60 one way
$53.20 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $28.83 | $57.65 |
| premium | $4.88 | $31.41 | $62.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.30 | $72.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
$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
$27
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49 | 0 | $17.16 | $7.84 |
| Efficient EV | 40.9 | 0 | $14.30 | $6.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.4 | 0 | $22.88 | $10.46 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% 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
Colonie, NY
Evening in Colonie on Sunday
Local time
8:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
82 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
3 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
3h 25m 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 Colonie, NY covers 163.4 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 107th Avenue, 105th Street, Liberty Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.7 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 $26.60 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Queens, NY to Colonie, NY is easy. At 3h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Queens, NY to Colonie, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Queens, NY to Colonie, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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