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Trip from Queens, NY to Northville, NY

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 49m

Distance

75.7 mi

122 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

borough in New York City, New York, United States

Queens, NY

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Downtown Northville, NY, NY

Northville, NY

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

This 75.7-mile drive from Queens, NY, to Northville, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 49 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via Sunrise Highway and Cross River Drive, with a significant portion, about 60.1 miles, on Sunrise Highway. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $12. Given its manageable length and the local road nature of the profile, it's a straightforward journey within New York State that doesn't require an overnight stop. The route offers a practical way to travel between two points in the Northeast region without extensive planning.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

37.9 miles from Queens, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 75.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 75.7-mile journey. While there's a highway share of 1 (meaning it's mostly local roads with potentially some limited-access sections), the longest uninterrupted stretch is 60.1 miles on Sunrise Highway. This suggests a drive that will require your attention, with frequent turns and changes in speed limits as you move through various communities. It's not a monotonous interstate cruise but rather a route that keeps you engaged with the local landscape and traffic patterns.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Rockaway Boulevard.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 3.3 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Rockaway Boulevard

Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
5
3.3 mi into trip | ~8m in | NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue

Turn left onto NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
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
5
68.8 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in | CR 105 / Cross River Drive

Turn straight onto CR 105 / Cross River Drive toward Northville, Orient Point

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward Northville, Orient Point

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 Northville, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Lsland, Cr 31 North: Riverhead and Orient Point.

Belt Parkway East

4.3 mi in | ~10m

Eastern Long Lsland

4.3 mi in | ~10m

Cr 31 North: Riverhead

66.2 mi in | ~1h 34m

Orient Point

68.8 mi in | ~1h 38m | via CR 105

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sunrise Highway 60.1 mi 1h 21m
Cross River Drive 4.8 mi 6m
Rockaway Boulevard 3.2 mi 7m
South Conduit Avenue 2 mi 4m
Sound Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
Quogue Riverhead Road 1.5 mi 2m
Old Riverhead Road 0.8 mi 1m
Northville Turnpike 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 Northville, 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

4.8 mi · 6 min · Cross River Drive
Toward Northville, Orient Point Use the right lane.
14

Turn right onto CR 43

0.5 mi · 1 min · Northville Turnpike
Use the right lane.
15

Turn right onto Sound Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Sound Avenue
16

Arrive at destination

Sound Avenue

Trip Plan

With a duration of under two hours, this 75.7-mile trip offers great flexibility. You can easily make it a day trip without needing to split the drive. Starting earlier in the day can help you avoid potential local traffic, especially as you traverse Sunrise Highway and Rockaway Boulevard. Budgeting around $12 for fuel should be sufficient, but it's always wise to check your tank before departing Queens. Pay close attention to posted speed limits, as this route is characterized as 'turn-heavy' and likely passes through populated areas.

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 37.9 miles from Queens, NY, or about 56m 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 17 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.9 miles or 56m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Northville, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Queens, NY

This is one driving day of about 75.7 miles and 1h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Queens, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 37.9 mi from Queens, NY · 56m into the drive

village in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lindenhurst, NY

38 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

Baldwin Harbor, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Lindenhurst, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.9 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 Sunrise Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.1 miles.

Arriving in Northville, NY

The final approach into Northville, 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

$12.46 one way

$24.92 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $13.47 $26.95
premium $4.92 $14.67 $29.34
diesel $5.61 $16.71 $33.43

Estimated Tolls: $0.04

Northville Turnpike (0.5 mi) $0.04

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

$12

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.7 0 $7.95 $3.63
Efficient EV 18.9 0 $6.62 $3.03
EV Truck/SUV 30.3 0 $10.60 $4.84

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Queens, NY

Late night in Queens on Friday

Local time

1:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Northville, NY

Late night in Northville on Friday

Local time

1:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

17 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 49m 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 Northville, NY covers 75.7 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Cross River Drive, Rockaway Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.9 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 $12.46 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 75.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 3.3 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Queens, NY and Northville, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Lsland, Cr 31 North: Riverhead and Orient Point.

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