Queens, NY to Middleport, NY is 374 miles and takes about 8h 4m via I 81 and New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $62 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York State, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a drive that involves a good amount of time on major highways, interspersed with more local road segments. Given the 8-hour duration, it's a feasible one-day drive, but splitting it over two days, as recommended, allows for a more relaxed pace. Consider this route if you're looking for a direct path between these two points within the state.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
187 miles from Queens, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 58m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a "Turn-heavy local drive" profile, even with 54% of it on major highways like I 81 and the New York State Thruway. While you'll encounter stretches of faster driving, be prepared for frequent changes in road type and speed limits. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 97.3 miles, primarily on I 81, offering a period of consistent highway travel. Beyond that, expect the road to become more intricate with more turns and local traffic as you approach your destination. It's not a pure interstate cruise, but a mix that requires attention to changing conditions.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 80 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 97.3 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 6.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 47 significant decision points across 374 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 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 47 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
6.6 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
8
7.6 mi into trip|~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
8
10.8 mi into trip|~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Crosstown, 37th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Crosstown, 37th Street
8
16.2 mi into trip|~34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
8
330.8 mi into trip|~7h 9m in
Take the exit toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Queens, NY and Middleport, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah, Albany and Brockport.
Del Water Gap
37.3 mi in|~59m
Mahwah
37.6 mi in|~59m|via I 80W
Albany
187.8 mi in|~3h 59m|via I 81
Brockport
330.8 mi in|~7h 9m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 81
97.3 mi
1h 55m
Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi
52m
New York State Thruway
30.3 mi
34m
I 380
27.7 mi
30m
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi
24m
Eastern Expressway
15.3 mi
19m
State Route 31
11.2 mi
12m
US 46
10.8 mi
12m
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 97.3 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Middleport, NY.
1
Start on 104th Street
0.2 mi·45 sec·104th Street
2
Turn sharp right onto Rockaway Boulevard
0.5 mi·57 sec·Rockaway Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
4.0 mi·10 min·Woodhaven Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown TunnelUse the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 495
1.8 mi·2 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 17WToward I 278 West: BrooklynUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·49 sec
Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, ManhattanUse the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 495
1.4 mi·2 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
1.3 mi·2 min·Queens-Midtown Tunnel
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward Crosstown, 37th StreetUse the slight left lane.
11
Turn slight left onto East 37th Street
1.1 mi·3 min·East 37th Street
Use the slight left lane.
12
Take the ramp
474 ft·11 sec
Toward Lincoln Tunnel
13
Turn right
342 ft·11 sec
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto NY 495
105 ft·4 sec·Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 495
3.7 mi·6 min·Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
Toward Lincoln TunnelUse the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·29 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: SecaucusUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
453 ft·7 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: CliftonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto NJ 3
10 mi·12 min·NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto US 46
11 mi·12 min·US 46
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
21
Continue on I 80W
1.6 mi·1 min·Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, MahwahUse the straight / slight left lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·21 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water GapUse the straight / slight left lanes.
23
Merge onto I 80
45 mi·52 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·8 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
12 mi·15 min·Keystone Shortway
26
Take the exit
0.7 mi·46 sec
Exit 293Toward I 380 North: Scranton
27
Continue on I 380
28 mi·30 min·I 380
Use the straight lane.
28
Merge onto I 81
58 mi·1 hr 9 min·I 81
Use the straight lane.
29
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
1.8 mi·2 min·I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
30
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
37 mi·43 min·I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
31
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 52Toward NY 13: Cortland
32
Turn right onto NY 13
39 ft·5 sec·Clinton Avenue
33
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Locust Avenue
34
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Albany Street
35
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41
0.4 mi·1 min·South Main Street
36
Turn left onto NY 41
10 mi·15 min·Clinton Street
37
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi·49 sec·East Lake Road
38
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi·7 min·State Route 41
39
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi·13 min·East Lake Road
40
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi·48 sec·East Lake Street
41
Turn left onto US 20
7.3 mi·13 min·East Genesee Street
42
Turn right onto US 20
0.2 mi·12 sec·North Fulton Street
43
Turn left onto US 20; NY 5
0.4 mi·1 min·Arterial West
44
Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38
9.8 mi·11 min·Chase Street
Use the left lane.
45
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi·2 min·Auburn Road
46
Turn right onto NY 318
4.1 mi·7 min·NY 318
47
Continue on NY 318
319 ft·10 sec·NY 318
Use the right lane.
48
Turn right onto NY 414
0.3 mi·28 sec·State Route 414
Use the right lane.
49
Continue on NY 414
217 ft·11 sec·Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
50
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
Use the left lane.
51
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 West: BuffaloUse the straight / right lanes.
52
Merge onto I 90
30 mi·34 min·New York State Thruway
53
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 45Toward I 490: RochesterUse the slight right lane.
54
Continue on I 490
15 mi·19 min·Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 490
4.8 mi·6 min·Western Expressway
Use the straight lane.
56
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 8Toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, BrockportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
57
Continue on NY 531
7.5 mi·8 min·NY 531
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
58
Continue on NY 31
4.8 mi·5 min·Brockport-Spencerport Road
59
Continue on NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.2 mi·1 min·Fourth Section Road
60
Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.5 mi·1 min·Redman Road
61
Turn left onto NY 31
1.0 mi·1 min·West Avenue
62
Continue on NY 31
1.6 mi·2 min·Brockport-Holley Road
63
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi·1 min·State Street
64
Continue on NY 31
382 ft·5 sec·Mechanic Street
65
Continue on NY 31
408 ft·6 sec·Public Square
66
Continue on NY 31
0.1 mi·6 sec·Wright Street
67
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi·36 sec·West Albion Street
68
Continue on NY 31
2.3 mi·2 min·Holley Road
69
Turn straight onto NY 31
0.3 mi·18 sec·State Route 31
70
Continue on NY 31
1.1 mi·1 min·Fancher Road
71
Turn straight onto NY 31
3.8 mi·4 min·State Route 31
72
Continue on NY 31
2.2 mi·2 min·East Avenue
73
Continue on NY 31
7.1 mi·8 min·State Route 31
74
Turn straight onto NY 31
1.5 mi·1 min·Million Dollar Highway
75
Continue on NY 31
1.8 mi·2 min·East Center Street
76
Continue on NY 31E
3.0 mi·5 min·Telegraph Road
77
Continue on NY 31E
0.3 mi·29 sec·State Road
78
Continue on NY 31E
0.5 mi·59 sec·State Street
79
At end of road, turn right onto NY 271
29 ft·0 sec·North Main Street
80
Arrive at destination
NY 271
Trip Plan
For this 374-mile journey, aiming for an early morning departure from Queens will help you navigate the initial city traffic and maximize daylight. With a recommended two-day pace, you can break up the 8-hour drive comfortably. A good stopping point might be around the halfway mark, allowing you to enjoy the second half of the drive with fresh eyes. Watch for the transition from I 81 to the New York State Thruway, as this is a significant change in the road's character. You'll have about 2 stops factored into the drive, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 187 miles from Queens, NY, or about 3h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.3 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 82 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 187 miles or 3h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 187 miles or 3h 58m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Middleport, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Queens, NY
Aim for roughly 187 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Middleport, NY
Aim for roughly 187 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Queens, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 97.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 187 mi from Queens, NY
· 3h 58m into the drive
The midpoint is around 187 miles from Queens, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stop
For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 187 miles or 4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Middleport, NY
The final approach into Middleport, 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 Middleport, NY.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Middleport, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 12.9
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 12.9
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 12.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.56 one way
$123.13 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg131 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$66.57
$133.14
premium
$4.92
$72.49
$144.98
diesel
$5.61
$82.57
$165.15
Estimated Tolls: $17.52
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(30.3 mi)$1.52
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
$62
Tolls
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$209–$319
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
112.2
1
$39.27
$17.95
Efficient EV
93.5
1
$32.73
$14.96
EV Truck/SUV
149.6
1
$52.36
$23.94
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Queens, NY
Late night
in Queens on Friday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Middleport, NY
Late night
in Middleport on Friday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Union, NY
187 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
7 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
8h 4m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Middleport, NY covers 374 miles and takes about 8h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Christopher Columbus Highway, New York State Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 187 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 187 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 $61.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 47 significant decision points across 374 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 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Queens, NY and Middleport, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah, Albany and Brockport.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stonewall National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
