Origin
Queens, NY
Evening in Queens on Sunday
Local time
6:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queens, NY to Lawrence, NY
Drive Time
18m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
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6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Queens, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Queens and Lawrence, this 7.9-mile trip is a straightforward local commute. You can expect to spend about 18 minutes on the road, making it an easy day trip that requires no overnight planning. Navigating the route is simple, relying primarily on Rockaway Boulevard, Rockaway Turnpike, and Broadway. With a fuel budget of just $1, it is an incredibly cost-effective way to move within the Northeast region. Since there are no required stops, you can complete the entire journey in one seamless push. This drive is best viewed as a practical connection rather than a scenic excursion.
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
4 miles from Queens, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because the route maintains a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets for the entirety of the 7.9-mile journey. There is no long-range cruising here; the longest stretch of uninterrupted driving is 0 miles on Rockaway Boulevard, meaning you will be managing frequent intersections and turns throughout the trip. The character of the road is strictly urban and local, lacking the fast, open stretches found on major interstates. Prepare for a steady, focused pace as you transition through these neighborhoods.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rockaway Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 4 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Rockaway Boulevard.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.9 miles you will encounter 4 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (NY 878 / Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (Rockaway Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 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 none lane.
4
3.8 mi into trip
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~9m in
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NY 878 / Rockaway Boulevard
Turn left onto NY 878 / Rockaway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.7 mi into trip
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~16m in
|
Rockaway Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
4
7.9 mi into trip
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~18m in
|
Broadway
Turn left onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rockaway Boulevard | 6.3 mi | 14m |
| Rockaway Turnpike | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 104th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Rockaway Boulevard
— 6.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Lawrence, NY.
1
Start on 104th Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
104th Street
2
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
3.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the none lane.
3
Turn left onto NY 878
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Rockaway Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rockaway Turnpike
Use the none lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Turnpike
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockaway Turnpike
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Broadway
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broadway
7
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Given the short 18-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Since the entire trip is a local drive, you do not need to worry about long-distance rest stops or complex refueling strategies. Keep your eyes on the road, as the reliance on Rockaway Turnpike and Broadway means you will be making several turns in a very short distance. Budgeting $1 for fuel is more than enough to cover the distance, allowing you to focus on navigating the turns efficiently. My best advice for this route is to check real-time traffic updates before you leave, as the local roads can be sensitive to congestion despite the short mileage.
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 4 miles from Queens, NY, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.3 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 7.9 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawrence, 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 7.9 miles and 18m.
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 Rockaway Boulevard for about 6.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4 mi from Queens, NY · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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 7.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4 miles from Queens, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lawrence, NY
The final approach into Lawrence, 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 Lawrence, 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
$1.29 one way
$2.57 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $1.39 | $2.79 |
| premium | $4.88 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.08
Rockaway Turnpike
(1.2 mi)
$0.08
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
$1
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Lawrence, NY
Evening in Lawrence on Sunday
Local time
6:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
57°F
Jamaica, NY
4 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
5 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
18m 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 Lawrence, NY covers 7.9 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rockaway Boulevard, Rockaway Turnpike, 104th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4 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 $1.29 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.9 miles you will encounter 4 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (NY 878 / Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (Rockaway Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Queens, NY to Lawrence, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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