Origin
Queens, NY
Afternoon in Queens on Monday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queens, NY to Flanders, NY
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
71.3 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
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6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Queens, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Flanders, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Queens, NY to Flanders, NY covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunrise Highway, Rockaway Boulevard, South Conduit Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.1 miles on Sunrise Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.61 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
35.7 miles from Queens, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 43m drive with frequent turns across 71.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunrise Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 60.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Rockaway Boulevard.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 43m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Rockaway Boulevard
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue
Turn left onto NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland
8
4.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
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 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boule...
5
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward CR 31 North: Riverhead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 63 N
Toward CR 31 North: Riverhead
Towns Along This Route
Between Queens, NY and Flanders, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Lsland and Cr 31 North: Riverhead.
Belt Parkway East
4.3 mi in
|
~10m
Eastern Long Lsland
4.3 mi in
|
~10m
Cr 31 North: Riverhead
66.2 mi in
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~1h 34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 60.1 mi | 1h 21m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| South Conduit Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| Quogue Riverhead Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Flanders Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Cross River Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Old Riverhead Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Belt Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 60.1 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Flanders, NY.
1
Start on 104th Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
104th Street
2
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto NY 27
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Conduit Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland
5
Merge onto BP
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Belt Parkway
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on NY 27
60 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 63 N
Toward CR 31 North: Riverhead
10
Continue on CR 31
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Riverhead Road
11
Enter roundabout onto CR 104
161 ft
·
2 sec
·
Quogue Riverhead Road
12
Continue on CR 104
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Quogue Riverhead Road
13
Turn straight onto CR 105
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross River Drive
Toward Northville, Orient Point
14
Turn right onto NY 24
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Flanders Road
15
Arrive at destination
NY 24
Trip Plan
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 35.7 miles from Queens, NY, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.1 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 71.3 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.7 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flanders, 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 71.3 miles and 1h 43m.
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 Sunrise Highway for about 60.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.7 mi from Queens, NY · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 71.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from Queens, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Sunrise Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.1 miles.
Arriving in Flanders, NY
The final approach into Flanders, 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 Flanders, 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
$11.61 one way
$23.21 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $12.58 | $25.16 |
| premium | $4.88 | $13.71 | $27.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.84 | $31.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.98 | $4.56 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Flanders, NY
Afternoon in Flanders on Monday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
9 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 43m 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 Flanders, NY covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Rockaway Boulevard, South Conduit Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.7 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 $11.61 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 straightforward 1h 43m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Queens, NY and Flanders, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Lsland and Cr 31 North: Riverhead.
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