Origin
Queens, NY
Evening in Queens on Thursday
Local time
6:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queens, NY to Tuckahoe, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 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 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Tuckahoe, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Queens, NY to Tuckahoe, NY covers 21.8 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hutchinson River Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on Hutchinson River Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 36m highway drive covering 21.8 miles, with most of the trip on Hutchinson River Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.3 miles on Hutchinson River Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hutchinson River Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway. 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 12 decision points packed into just 21.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
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
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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
|
~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...
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 Tuckahoe, 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 |
| 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 |
| White Plains Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Columbus Avenue | 0.9 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 Tuckahoe, 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
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
16
Turn left onto Winter Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Winter Hill Road
17
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.59 one way
$7.18 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.23 | $8.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
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
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Tuckahoe, NY
Evening in Tuckahoe on Thursday
Local time
6:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
3 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
36m 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 Tuckahoe, NY covers 21.8 miles and takes about 36m 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, 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 10.9 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 $3.59 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 21.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
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 Tuckahoe, 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.
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