Drive Time
4h 32m
Distance
267 mi
430 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Syracuse, NY to Queens, NY covers 267 miles and takes about 4h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Genesee Street, Almond Street, I 81 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.14 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
133.5 miles from Syracuse, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 32m drive with frequent turns across 267 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 32m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Syracuse, NY to Queens, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Genesee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Almond Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 380 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Keystone Shortway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 46 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse, NY and Queens, NY.
Start on South State Street
Turn left onto East Genesee Street
Turn right onto Almond Street
Turn slight right
Take the ramp straight toward I 81 South
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
Merge slight right
Continue straight
Turn slight left
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
Continue on South Marginal Highway
Turn right onto Boulevard East
Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
Turn right onto Lincoln Tunnel access
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel
Keep slight right to continue on Dyer Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
Continue on Dyer Avenue
Turn left onto West 36th Street
Take the ramp straight toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
Keep slight right to continue on Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue
Turn right onto 104th Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.5 miles or 2h 16m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Queens, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, NY
This is one driving day of about 267 miles and 4h 32m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.5 mi from Syracuse, NY · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 133.5 miles from Syracuse, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$42.14 one way
$84.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $47.10 | $94.21 |
| premium | $4.86 | $51.10 | $102.20 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $49.34 | $98.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
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
$42
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.1 | 0 | $28.03 | $12.82 |
| Efficient EV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.36 | $10.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.8 | 1 | $37.38 | $17.09 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Syracuse on Saturday
Local time
2:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Queens on Saturday
Local time
2:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
134 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
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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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