Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
49.7 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Verplanck, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Queens, NY to Verplanck, NY covers 49.7 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sprain Brook Parkway, NY 9A, Hutchinson River Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.6 miles on Sprain Brook Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 49.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 49.7 miles, with most of the trip on Sprain Brook Parkway and NY 9A. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.6 miles on Sprain Brook Parkway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sprain Brook Parkway and NY 9A. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Van Wyck Expressway East.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.7 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Van Wyck Expressway East): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward Cross County Parkway West
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Queens, NY and Verplanck, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway West, Bronx Parkway North and Buchanan.
Cross County Parkway West
Bronx Parkway North
Buchanan
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| NY 9A | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Albany Post Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Verplanck, NY.
Start on 104th Street
Turn left onto 107th Avenue
Turn left onto 105th Street
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 678
Merge onto I 678
Continue on I 678
Continue on I 678
Continue on HR
Take the exit
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto NY 22
Take the ramp
Merge onto Cross County Parkway
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto Bronx River Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
Take the exit
Continue on NY 9A; NY 100
Take the exit
Turn left onto NY 9A
Turn left onto Old Trolley Road
Turn straight onto Trolley Road
Continue on Kings Ferry Road
Continue on 6th Street
Turn right onto Broadway
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.8 mi from Queens, NY · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Queens, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Verplanck, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.18 one way
$16.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.85 | $17.69 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.63 | $19.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$7
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Queens on Thursday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Verplanck on Thursday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
34°F
Mount Vernon, NY
25 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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