Trip from Sloan, NY to Queens, NY

Drive Time

6h 57m

Distance

392 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Sloan, NY to Queens, NY covers 392 miles and takes about 6h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Crocker Street, Franklin Avenue, Harlem Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.87 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

196 miles from Sloan, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 57m drive with frequent turns across 392 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 57 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Crocker Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Crocker Street	0 mi	0m
Franklin Avenue	0 mi	0m
Harlem Road	0 mi	0m
Clinton Street	0 mi	0m
Union Road	0 mi	0m
NY 400	0 mi	0m
NY 400 South	0 mi	0m
Aurora Expressway	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Crocker Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Gates Street

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Turn left onto Crocker Street

3

Turn right onto Franklin Avenue

4

Turn right onto Harlem Road

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Turn left onto Clinton Street

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Turn right onto Union Road

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Take the ramp right toward NY 400

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Keep slight right to continue on NY 400 South: East Aurora

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Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

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Take the exit slight right toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora

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Turn left onto Main Street

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Continue on Big Tree Road

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Continue on Varysburg Road

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Continue on West Buffalo Road

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Continue on West Buffalo Street

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Continue on Perry Center Road

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Continue on Perry Road

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Turn right onto Mount Morris Road

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Continue on North Main Street

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Continue on Sonyea Road

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Take the ramp slight right

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Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

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Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

29

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

30

Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

31

Merge slight right

32

Continue straight

33

Turn slight left

34

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard

35

Merge slight right

36

Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City

37

Continue on South Marginal Highway

38

Turn right onto Boulevard East

39

Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City

40

Turn right onto Lincoln Tunnel access

41

Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel

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Keep slight right to continue on Dyer Avenue

43

Keep slight right to continue on 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden

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Continue on Dyer Avenue

45

Turn left onto West 36th Street

46

Take the ramp straight toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel

47

Keep slight left

48

Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport

49

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

50

Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard

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Keep slight right to continue on NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways

52

Keep slight right to continue on Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways

53

Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard

54

Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

55

Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue

56

Turn right onto 104th Street

57

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 196 miles from Sloan, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 86 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 196 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Queens, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Sloan, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sloan, NY

This is one driving day of about 392 miles and 6h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Sloan, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Syracuse, NY

196 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 196 mi from Sloan, NY

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 196 miles from Sloan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$61.87	$123.74
midgrade	$4.48	$69.16	$138.31
premium	$4.86	$75.02	$150.04
diesel	$4.69	$72.44	$144.89

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 137.2 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Sloan, NY to Queens, NY covers 392 miles and takes about 6h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Crocker Street, Franklin Avenue, Harlem Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 196 miles from Sloan, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.