Trip from Salisbury, NY to Queens, NY

Drive Time

4h 50m

Distance

227 mi

365 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 37m ★

6 AM

4h 50m

8 AM

5h 17m

10 AM

5h 0m

12 PM

4h 57m

3 PM

5h 1m

5 PM

5h 16m

8 PM

4h 42m

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

Spanning 227 miles, your journey from Salisbury to Queens is a manageable trip that typically takes about 4 hours and 50 minutes. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, you should plan for a full day of travel, though it is easily completed in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $37 on fuel for the trek. You will traverse the Northeast region, transitioning from the more rural setting of Salisbury down into the urban environment of Queens. Given the duration and the nature of the roads, this trip works best as a straightforward, single-day transit. It is a practical route for those looking to connect these two New York points efficiently.

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

113.5 miles from Salisbury, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this route is only 28% highway. While you will spend a significant portion of your time navigating local roads, you do get a solid, uninterrupted stretch of 151.4 miles while utilizing the New York State Thruway. Outside of that major artery, you will maneuver through State Highway 29 and NJ 17, which contribute to the technical, turn-heavy character of the trip. The transition from high-speed interstate travel to more localized, winding roads requires constant attention. This balance between fast highway segments and slower, secondary roads ensures that the drive remains engaging rather than monotonous.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 151.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 66.2 miles in near New York State Thruway.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 227 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 66.2 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 184.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185.7 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 27 key points

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

66.2 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | New York State Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston

184.3 mi into trip | ~3h 45m in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

185.7 mi into trip | ~3h 47m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

214.5 mi into trip | ~4h 27m in

Take the exit toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

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 6A Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

224.4 mi into trip | ~4h 43m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

Towns Along This Route

Between Salisbury, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.

Boston

66.2 mi in | ~1h 29m | via New York State Thruway

Gsp South: Paterson

199.8 mi in | ~4h 5m

Fort Lee

199.8 mi in | ~4h 5m

New York

199.8 mi in | ~4h 5m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New York State Thruway	151.4 mi	2h 54m
State Highway 29	18.6 mi	25m
NJ 17	14.1 mi	18m
NJ 4	6.7 mi	9m
Cross Bronx Expressway	4.4 mi	5m
County Highway 116	4.3 mi	7m
Van Wyck Expressway	4.3 mi	6m
State Highway 334	4 mi	5m

Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 151.4 mi, about 2h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on CR 114

2.4 mi · 3 min · Military Road

Continue on CR 83

1.0 mi · 2 min · West State Street

Continue on NY 29

0.2 mi · 37 sec · West State Street

Continue on NY 29

19 mi · 25 min · State Highway 29

Turn right onto CR 116

2.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway 116

Turn straight onto NY 67

0.1 mi · 13 sec · State Highway 67

Turn left onto CR 116

1.8 mi · 4 min · County Highway 116

Continue on NY 334

0.5 mi · 39 sec · State Highway 334

Continue on NY 334

1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 334

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 334

2.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 334

Continue on NY 334

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Cayadutta Street

At end of road, turn left onto NY 5

0.2 mi · 28 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto Broadway

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Broadway

Turn left onto Park Street

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Park Street

At end of road, turn right onto NY 30A

521 ft · 14 sec · South Bridge Street

Continue on NY 30A

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto Riverside Drive

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Riverside Drive

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 90

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 58 sec · this road

Merge onto I 90

33 mi · 38 min · New York State Thruway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17

Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17

Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4

Use the none lane.

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.4 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min

Exit 6A Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 678

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

Continue on I 678

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 678

4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 6 Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

0.9 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

1.5 mi · 4 min · Liberty Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto 104th Street

205 ft · 9 sec · 104th Street

Arrive at destination

104th Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 4-hour and 50-minute travel time, consider departing early to account for the technical nature of the local road segments. Since the route includes one planned stop, use that break to refuel and stretch, especially given the $37 fuel estimate. When navigating the 151.4-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway, stay alert as you transition back onto the state highways or NJ 17, where the driving pace will likely shift significantly. Because the route is turn-heavy, keeping your navigation system active will help you stay on track through the local portions of the trip. The flexibility of a one-day drive allows you to adapt your pace based on real-time traffic conditions along your path.

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 113.5 miles from Salisbury, NY, or about 2h 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.4 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 113.5 miles or 2h 23m 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 Queens, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Salisbury, 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 Salisbury, NY

This is one driving day of about 227 miles and 4h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Salisbury, 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 New York State Thruway for about 151.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 113.5 mi from Salisbury, NY · 2h 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

114 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.

Popular next leg

Ramapo, NY to Queens, NY

44.1 mi · 1h 10m

Pacing Suggestions

Albany, 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 113.5 miles from Salisbury, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 151.4 miles.

Arriving in Queens, NY

The final approach into Queens, 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 Queens, 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

$36.95 one way

$73.91 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$40.05	$80.09
premium	$4.88	$43.64	$87.28
diesel	$5.64	$50.43	$100.86

Estimated Tolls: $30.12

George Washington Bridge $16.00

New York State Thruway (151.4 mi) $7.57

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

$37

Tolls

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$92–$117

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	$23.83	$10.90
Efficient EV	56.8	0	$19.86	$9.08
EV Truck/SUV	90.8	1	$31.78	$14.53

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 2 days ago

Origin

Salisbury, NY

Evening in Salisbury on Sunday

Local time

8:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Queens, NY

Evening in Queens on Sunday

Local time

8:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

114 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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 50m 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 Salisbury, NY to Queens, NY covers 227 miles and takes about 4h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are New York State Thruway, State Highway 29, NJ 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 113.5 miles from Salisbury, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.95 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.