Origin
Queens, NY
Night in Queens on Thursday
Local time
11:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queens, NY to Lewisboro, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
52.1 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Queens, NY
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Lewisboro, NY
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Trip Overview
This 52.1-mile drive from Queens, NY, to Lewisboro, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, it's an economical trip. The route primarily utilizes the New England Thruway, Smith Ridge Road, and the Van Wyck Expressway, offering a blend of highway and local road driving. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a day excursion, allowing for a flexible schedule without the need for an overnight stay. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region for the entirety of this journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 52.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 52.1-mile journey, with only 25% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.5 miles along the New England Thruway. As you progress, the character of the road will shift, transitioning from more direct highway travel to more intricate local roads as you approach your destination. This means you'll be navigating more turns and potentially encountering varied speed limits throughout your drive.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New England Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Van Wyck Expressway East.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.1 miles you will encounter 20 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 1.7 miles (Van Wyck Expressway East): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Van Wyck Expressway East
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
16.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: New Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4A
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
7
39 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward Noroton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward Noroton
6
39.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Noroton Avenue
Turn left onto Noroton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
45.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
CT 106; CT 124 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 106; CT 124 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Queens, NY to Lewisboro, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Noroton along the way.
Noroton
39 mi in
|
~58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New England Thruway | 22.5 mi | 30m |
| Smith Ridge Road | 6.1 mi | 11m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| South Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Middlesex Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Liberty Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
New England Thruway
— 22.5 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Lewisboro, NY.
1
Start on 104th Street
300 ft
·
18 sec
·
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
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
10
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on HR
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 4A
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95
23 mi
·
30 min
·
New England Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 10
Toward Noroton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Noroton Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Noroton Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto Middlesex Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Middlesex Road
17
Keep slight left at fork onto Middlesex Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Middlesex Road
18
Continue on Middlesex Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Middlesex Road
19
Turn left onto CT 124
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mansfield Avenue
20
Continue on CT 124
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Avenue
21
Turn right onto CT 106; CT 124
337 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cherry Street
22
Turn left onto CT 106; CT 124
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
502 ft
·
16 sec
·
Locust Avenue
24
Turn left onto Forest Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Forest Street
25
Turn right onto Smith Ridge Road
147 ft
·
7 sec
·
Smith Ridge Road
26
Continue on CT 123
6.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Smith Ridge Road
27
Turn right onto Shady Lane
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Shady Lane
28
Arrive at destination
Shady Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26 mi from Queens, NY · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Queens, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lewisboro, NY
The final approach into Lewisboro, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.58 one way
$17.15 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.27 | $18.55 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.13
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
New England Thruway
(22.5 mi)
$1.58
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$8
Total
$17
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Lewisboro, NY
Night in Lewisboro on Thursday
Local time
11:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 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 22m 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 Lewisboro, NY covers 52.1 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New England Thruway, Smith Ridge Road, Van Wyck Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 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 $8.58 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 52.1 miles you will encounter 20 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 1.7 miles (Van Wyck Expressway East): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Queens, NY to Lewisboro, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Noroton along the way.
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