Origin
Queens, NY
Late night in Queens on Saturday
Local time
4:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queens, NY to Scarsdale, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
25.8 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Scarsdale, NY
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Trip Overview
Queens, NY to Scarsdale, NY is 25.8 miles and takes about 44m via Hutchinson River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, direct trip entirely within New York State, moving from the bustling Northeast region of Queens to the more suburban feel of Scarsdale. The drive is primarily on well-maintained parkways and expressways, making it a straightforward option for a quick commute or a brief excursion. Given its brevity, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy your destination without a lengthy journey, making it ideal for a same-day trip.
About the Cities
Starting in Queens, NY
Full guide →Founded 1683
Queens is a crescent-shaped (with a tail) borough traversing the north-to-south width of Long Island and including two of the major New York City area airports, LaGuardia (LGA IATA) and John F. Kennedy International (JFK IATA). It also carries the largest ethnic diversity in its area of any region in the world, with many small enclaves. Jackson Heights, for example, includes a huge Indian area, followed by a Colombian area, and then a Mexican area. Each offers a wide array of authentic shops, native-style cuisine, and festivals modified only slightly by the generally colder New York City experience.
Top landmarks
- • Queensboro Bridge — bridge in New York City
- • Unisphere — Steel structure in Queens, New York
Arriving in Scarsdale, NY
Full guide →Founded 1701
Scarsdale is a village in Westchester County, New York.
Top landmarks
- • Scarsdale station — commuter rail stop on the Metro-North Railroad's Harlem Line, located in Scarsda...
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive, with 59% of it on highways, balancing faster parkway travel with local road segments. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Hutchinson River Parkway, experiencing one uninterrupted stretch of 6.3 miles. Expect a dynamic feel as you transition from the Van Wyck Expressway to the parkway and then to White Plains Road. This blend means you'll encounter both efficient travel speeds and more varied traffic patterns as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hutchinson River Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 25.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
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 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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107th Avenue
Turn left onto 107th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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105th Street
Turn left onto 105th Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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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
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~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...
5
1.9 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway
Merge onto I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right 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 Scarsdale, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bronx along the way.
Bronx
1.8 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| White Plains Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Post Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Hutchinson River Parkway
— 6.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Scarsdale, 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
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
14
Turn right onto NY 22
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Columbus Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on NY 22
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Continue on NY 22
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Post Road
17
Arrive at destination
NY 22
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.25 one way
$8.49 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
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
$4
Tolls
$7
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Scarsdale, NY
Late night in Scarsdale on Saturday
Local time
4:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
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
44m 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 Scarsdale, NY covers 25.8 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hutchinson River Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway, White Plains Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.9 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 $4.25 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 10 decision points packed into just 25.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
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 Scarsdale, 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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