Origin
Queens, NY
Afternoon in Queens on Friday
Local time
12:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queens, NY to Pelham Manor, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Pelham Manor, NY
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Trip Overview
Queens, NY to Pelham Manor, NY is 17.4 miles and takes about 29 minutes via the Van Wyck Expressway, Hutchinson River Parkway, and Whitestone Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward option for a quick transit. It's a practical choice if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 77% of the journey utilizing major expressways. You'll experience stretches of continuous driving, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 5.7 miles on the Van Wyck Expressway. The drive involves navigating through the Van Wyck Expressway, Hutchinson River Parkway, and Whitestone Expressway, suggesting a series of connected high-speed roadways. The character is one of efficient movement rather than scenic exploration, designed for direct travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Van Wyck Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Van Wyck Expressway and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 107th Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 17.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (107th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (105th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Van Wyck Expressway East): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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107th Avenue
Turn left onto 107th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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105th Street
Turn left onto 105th Street
Navigation decision point
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.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whites...
8
16.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward US 1 North
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 Pelham Manor, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bronx along the way.
Bronx
1.8 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Wyck Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Boston Post Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Esplanade | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Van Wyck Expressway
— 5.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Pelham Manor, 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
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 1: Pelham Manor
13
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US 1 North
Use the left / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto US 1
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Boston Post Road
15
Turn right onto Esplanade
312 ft
·
19 sec
·
Esplanade
16
Continue on Esplanade
321 ft
·
19 sec
·
Esplanade
17
Arrive at destination
Esplanade
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.86 one way
$5.73 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.10 | $6.19 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$7
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Pelham Manor, NY
Afternoon in Pelham Manor on Friday
Local time
12:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
12 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
29m 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 Pelham Manor, NY covers 17.4 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Van Wyck Expressway, Hutchinson River Parkway, Whitestone Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.7 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 $2.86 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 17.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (107th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (105th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Van Wyck Expressway East): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Queens, NY to Pelham Manor, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bronx along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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