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Trip from Queens, NY to Smithfield, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 19m

Distance

95.5 mi

154 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

20 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 10m ★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m

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

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Downtown Smithfield, NY, NY

Smithfield, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Queens, NY to Smithfield, NY covers 95.5 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NY 22, I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.3 miles on NY 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.72 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

47.7 miles from Queens, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 95.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 19m highway drive covering 95.5 miles, with most of the trip on NY 22 and I 684. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.3 miles on NY 22.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 22 and I 684. 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

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 95.5 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 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 11 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 107th Avenue

Turn left onto 107th Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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
28.1 mi into trip | ~43m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 684 North: Brewster

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 16A Toward I 684 North: Brewster

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 22 33.3 mi 50m
I 684 27.5 mi 32m
Hutchinson River Parkway 16 mi 23m
Van Wyck Expressway 5.7 mi 7m
Smithfield Valley Road 2.6 mi 6m
Whitestone Expressway 2 mi 2m
Liberty Avenue 1.5 mi 4m
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge 1.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: NY 22 — 33.3 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Smithfield, 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

16 mi · 23 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

1.6 mi · 2 min
Exit 16A Toward I 684 North: Brewster Use the slight left lane.
13

Merge onto I 684

26 mi · 30 min · I 684
14

Continue on I 684

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 684
Exit |; 9W|9E
15

Continue on NY 22

33 mi · 50 min · NY 22
16

Turn sharp left onto West Lake Amenia Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Lake Amenia Road
17

Merge onto US 44

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
18

Turn slight right onto CR 83

2.6 mi · 6 min · Smithfield Valley Road
19

Continue on CR 83

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Sn Fri Road
20

Continue on CR 83

0.5 mi · 1 min · Sn Fri Road
21

Turn straight onto Smithfield Valley Road

72 ft · 3 sec · Smithfield Valley Road
22

Arrive at destination

Smithfield Valley Road

Trip Plan

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 47.7 miles from Queens, NY, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.3 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 21 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.7 miles or 1h 6m 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 50m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Queens, NY

This is one driving day of about 95.5 miles and 2h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Queens, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NY 22 for about 33.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.7 mi from Queens, NY · 1h 6m into the drive

county seat of Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

White Plains, NY

48 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

New Rochelle, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bedford Hills, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.7 miles from Queens, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Smithfield, NY

The final approach into Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, NY.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Gavi Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Armonk, New York

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $50 to $10 mile 34.1

Hours: 12–9 pm

+19142736900

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Flushing, New York

1.8 mi

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Forest Hills, New York

2.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yonkers, New York

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.5

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

Gavi Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $50 to $10 mile 34.1

Armonk, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+19142736900

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 6.8

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Forest Hills, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13475310873

Visit website

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6.8

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

Kumo Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6.8

Elmhurst, New York

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+19297673936

Visit website

Nangma Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 6.8

Elmhurst, New York

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13477306117

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $30 to $50 mile 20.5

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately

Hollis, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.5

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 47.7

Goldens Bridge, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 47.7

Goldens Bridge, New York

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 54.6

Brewster, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 61.4

Brewster, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

EVgo Charging Station

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 27.3

Rye, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 61.4

Brewster, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18452787174

Visit website

Evoke Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 27.3

Rye, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18134925220

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 54.6

Brewster, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Cranberry Lake Preserve

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 34.1

West Harrison, New York

Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm

+19144281005

Visit website

Highland Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Kensico Dam Plaza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 34.1

Valhalla, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+19142314033

Visit website

Bounce N Play

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 6.8

Astoria, New York

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+17187777529

Visit website

Claremont Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 13.6

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Ewen Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 13.6

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Canarsie Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Brooklyn, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 13.2
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 13.2
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

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...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

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...

9 mi from route ~24 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.72 one way

$31.44 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $17.00 $34.00
premium $4.92 $18.51 $37.02
diesel $5.61 $21.09 $42.17

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

EVolve NY Charging Station

Goldens Bridge, New York

Other

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Goldens Bridge, New York

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Brewster, New York

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Greenwich, Connecticut

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Brewster, New York

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

EVgo Charging Station

Rye, New York

EVgo

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Brewster, New York

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Evoke Charging Station

Rye, New York

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 7 Other: 5 Blink: 2 ViaLynk: 2 Electrify America: 1 Tesla: 1 EVgo: 1 FLO: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.7 0 $10.03 $4.58
Efficient EV 23.9 0 $8.36 $3.82
EV Truck/SUV 38.2 0 $13.37 $6.11

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Queens, NY

Evening in Queens on Thursday

Local time

8:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Smithfield, NY

Evening in Smithfield on Thursday

Local time

8:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°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

5 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

2h 19m 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 Smithfield, NY covers 95.5 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 22, I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.7 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 $15.72 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 95.5 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 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.
The route from Queens, NY to Smithfield, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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