Origin
Summit, NY
Afternoon in Summit on Sunday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Summit, NY to Queens, NY
Drive Time
4h 3m
Distance
179.7 mi
289 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 51m
★
6 AM
4h 4m
8 AM
4h 30m
10 AM
4h 13m
12 PM
4h 10m
3 PM
4h 14m
5 PM
4h 28m
8 PM
3h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Summit, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Queens, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Summit to Queens covers 186.3 miles of New York scenery, typically taking about 3 hours and 31 minutes of drive time. Because this journey is relatively short, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $29 for fuel to complete the transit between these two Northeast locations. While the route is direct, the nature of the drive is quite local, so expect a different pace than a standard interstate commute. It is a straightforward trip that moves you from the quieter expanses of upstate New York into the dense urban environment of Queens.
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
89.9 miles from Summit, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route avoids highway travel entirely, meaning your concentration will be tested by frequent turns rather than long, straight stretches. Since the highway share is 0%, you will be navigating local roads for the duration of the 186.3-mile distance. The experience is best described as technical, requiring you to remain engaged with the road conditions as you transition through various local settings. Be prepared for a driving experience that favors slow-paced navigation over high-speed cruising.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 41 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 70.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 137 miles in near NY 17.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 179.7 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 137 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.4 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
137 mi into trip
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~2h 58m in
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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
8
138.4 mi into trip
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~3h in
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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
8
167.2 mi into trip
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~3h 40m 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
8
176.8 mi into trip
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~3h 56m in
Take the exit toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlanti...
9
177.1 mi into trip
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~3h 56m 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 Summit, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Middleburgh, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
Middleburgh
12.1 mi in
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~17m
Gsp South: Paterson
152.5 mi in
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~3h 19m
Fort Lee
152.5 mi in
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~3h 19m
New York
152.5 mi in
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~3h 19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 70.5 mi | 1h 21m |
| State Highway 145 | 35 mi | 50m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 32 | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| King's Highway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| I 88 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 10 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 70.5 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summit, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on CR 6
67 ft
·
5 sec
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Charlotte Valley Road
2
Turn left onto NY 10
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 10
3
Continue on NY 10
485 ft
·
9 sec
·
Summit Street
4
Continue on NY 10
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 10
5
Take the ramp
378 ft
·
9 sec
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
7
Merge onto I 88
6.7 mi
·
7 min
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I 88
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 22
Toward NY 7, NY 145: Cobleskill, Middleburgh
9
Turn right onto NY 145
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 145
10
At end of road, turn left onto NY 30; NY 145
291 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 30
11
Continue on NY 30; NY 145
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on NY 145
28 mi
·
40 min
·
State Highway 145
13
Turn straight onto NY 23
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 23
14
Turn right onto NY 32
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 32
15
Continue on NY 32
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
King's Highway
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
17
Merge onto I 87
71 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
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.
19
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
20
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.
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
23
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4
Use the right lane.
24
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
26
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
28
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
30
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Merge onto I 678
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
33
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
34
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
35
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.
36
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Use the right lane.
37
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
38
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
39
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
40
Turn left onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
41
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Trip Plan
Since this 3.5-hour trek involves zero highway miles, you should plan your departure to avoid peak local traffic hours to keep your travel time consistent. Given that there are no scheduled stops in the data, pack plenty of water and snacks to keep you fueled for the duration of the drive. The $29 fuel estimate is a baseline, so verify your vehicle's efficiency before heading out to ensure you have enough range for the non-highway terrain. Flexibility is your best asset on this trip, as the local road network allows you to adjust your pace if you encounter congestion. Keep a close eye on your navigation system, as the high frequency of turns makes missing a transition easy.
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 89.9 miles from Summit, NY, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.5 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 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.9 miles or 2h 4m 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 12m
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 Summit, 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 Summit, NY
This is one driving day of about 179.7 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Summit, 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 70.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89.9 mi from Summit, NY · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.9 miles from Summit, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.5 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.25 one way
$58.51 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $31.70 | $63.40 |
| premium | $4.88 | $34.55 | $69.09 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.92 | $79.85 |
Estimated Tolls: $26.08
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(70.5 mi)
$3.53
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
$29
Tolls
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.9 | 0 | $18.87 | $8.63 |
| Efficient EV | 44.9 | 0 | $15.72 | $7.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.9 | 0 | $25.16 | $11.50 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Queens, NY
Afternoon in Queens on Sunday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
90 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
10 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 3m 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 Summit, NY to Queens, NY covers 179.7 miles and takes about 4h 3m 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 145, NJ 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.9 miles from Summit, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.25 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 179.7 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 137 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.4 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Summit, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Middleburgh, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
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