Trip from Queens, NY to Salisbury, NY

Drive Time

4h 47m

Distance

226.9 mi

365 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 34m ★

6 AM

4h 48m

8 AM

5h 15m

10 AM

4h 57m

12 PM

4h 55m

3 PM

4h 59m

5 PM

5h 13m

8 PM

4h 40m

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

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Queens, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Queens to Salisbury covers approximately 226.9 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 47 minutes. Since this trip is manageable within a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Budgeting roughly $37 for fuel will cover your transit across the Northeast as you head toward your destination. You will spend about 80% of your time on highways, making this a highly efficient route for those looking to reach Salisbury quickly. It is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that is ideal for travelers prioritizing speed and direct navigation over backroad exploration.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

113.4 miles from Queens, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

You should prepare for a drive dominated by major thoroughfares, as 80% of the route utilizes high-speed highway travel. The journey kicks off with a significant 117.5-mile stretch along NY 17, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of your trip. As you transition onto the New York State Thruway and eventually State Highway 29, the character of the road shifts from busy transit corridors to the more localized feel of the final approach. This mix creates a predictable, consistent experience behind the wheel. Expect a steady, interstate-style pace that allows you to cover the 226.9-mile distance without the frequent stops associated with smaller secondary roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 117.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and New York State Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 226.9 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 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 31 key points

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

11.7 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut

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 19S-W; 19N Toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: Geor...

11.9 mi into trip | ~20m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 19S-W Toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washingto...

19.8 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

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. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

20 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 4 West: Paramus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 72A Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus

27.1 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah

Towns Along This Route

Between Queens, NY and Salisbury, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack, Gsp South and Gsp North - among others.

Manhattan

11.7 mi in | ~20m

New Haven Connecticut

11.7 mi in | ~20m

Upper Level

17.3 mi in | ~28m | via I 95; US 1

Njtp South: Hackensack

19.8 mi in | ~31m

Gsp South

26.9 mi in | ~41m

Gsp North

26.9 mi in | ~41m

Newark

26.9 mi in | ~41m

Mahwah

26.9 mi in | ~41m

New York State Thruway North: Albany

42.1 mi in | ~1h 1m | via NY 17

Fonda

194.1 mi in | ~3h 57m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NY 17	117.5 mi	2h 15m
New York State Thruway	34.5 mi	39m
State Highway 29	18.6 mi	25m
NJ 17	14.7 mi	18m
NJ 4	6.7 mi	9m
Van Wyck Expressway	5.7 mi	7m
I 95	4.8 mi	6m
County Highway 116	4.3 mi	7m

Longest stretch: NY 17 — 117.5 mi, about 2h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Salisbury, NY.

Start on 104th Street

300 ft · 18 sec · 104th Street

Turn left onto 107th Avenue

266 ft · 16 sec · 107th Avenue

Turn left onto 105th Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · 105th Street

Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

1.5 mi · 4 min · Liberty Avenue

Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East

77 ft · 1 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx

Merge onto I 678

5.7 mi · 7 min · Van Wyck Expressway

Use the none / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 678

2.0 mi · 2 min · Whitestone Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 1 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

Continue on I 678

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 19S-W; 19N Toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Exit 19S-W Toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 95 South Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 95

4.8 mi · 6 min · I 95

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Toward Upper Level

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.6 mi · 59 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.5 mi · 48 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.6 mi · 39 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 95 EXPR; NJTP

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 72A Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 4

6.7 mi · 9 min · NJ 4

Use the none / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NJ 17

7.3 mi · 9 min · NJ 17

Use the none lane.

Continue on NJ 17

0.7 mi · 50 sec · NJ 17

Use the none lane.

Continue on NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 287; NY 17

0.2 mi · 10 sec · I 287; NY 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17

118 mi · 2 hr 15 min · NY 17

Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

34 mi · 39 min · New York State Thruway

Toward I 90 West: Buffalo Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 28 Toward NY 30A: Fultonville, Fonda Use the slight right lane.

At end of road, turn left onto Riverside Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Riverside Drive

At end of road, turn right onto NY 30A

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Main Street

Continue on NY 30A

521 ft · 17 sec · South Bridge Street

Turn left onto Park Street

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Park Street

At end of road, turn right onto Broadway

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Broadway

Turn left onto NY 5

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto NY 334

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Cayadutta Street

Continue on NY 334

4.0 mi · 5 min · State Highway 334

Turn slight left onto CR 116

1.8 mi · 4 min · County Highway 116

At end of road, turn right onto NY 67

0.1 mi · 11 sec · State Highway 67

Turn slight left onto CR 116

2.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway 116

At end of road, turn left onto NY 29

19 mi · 25 min · State Highway 29

Continue on NY 29

1.3 mi · 3 min · East State Street

Continue on CR 114

2.4 mi · 3 min · Military Road

Arrive at destination

CR 114

Trip Plan

To keep your drive smooth, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the nearly five-hour duration. Because the route relies heavily on major arteries like the New York State Thruway, check local traffic reports before you depart Queens to avoid potential congestion during peak hours. If you want to maintain your $37 fuel budget, consider filling up before hitting the high-traffic segments where prices can sometimes fluctuate. Since you have 117.5 miles of consistent driving on NY 17, use that time to settle into a comfortable rhythm, but remain alert as you transition to the narrower State Highway 29 for the final leg of your arrival. Staying flexible with your departure time remains your best strategy for a stress-free trip.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 113.4 miles from Queens, NY, or about 2h 24m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.5 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 113.4 miles or 2h 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salisbury, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Queens, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 226.9 miles and 4h 47m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 117.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 113.4 mi from Queens, NY · 2h 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

113 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 113.4 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 NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.5 miles.

Arriving in Salisbury, NY

The final approach into Salisbury, 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 Salisbury, NY.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.94 one way

$73.88 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$40.03	$80.06
premium	$4.88	$43.62	$87.24
diesel	$5.64	$50.41	$100.82

Estimated Tolls: $24.27

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Whitestone Bridge $6.55

New York State Thruway (34.5 mi) $1.72

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

$37

Tolls

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	68.1	0	$23.82	$10.89
Efficient EV	56.7	0	$19.85	$9.08
EV Truck/SUV	90.8	1	$31.77	$14.52

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Queens, NY

Evening in Queens on Sunday

Local time

7:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Salisbury, NY

Evening in Salisbury on Sunday

Local time

7:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

113 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

1 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

4h 47m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Salisbury, NY covers 226.9 miles and takes about 4h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NY 17, New York State Thruway, State Highway 29. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 113.4 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 $36.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Queens, NY and Salisbury, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack, Gsp South and Gsp North - among others.

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