Origin
Wilson, NY
Afternoon in Wilson on Sunday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilson, NY to Queens, NY
Drive Time
8h 44m
Distance
396.9 mi
639 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$65
one way
Wilson, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Queens, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Wilson to Queens covers 408.1 miles across New York State, typically requiring about 7 hours and 16 minutes of active driving time. Because this route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it functions best as a focused, single-day trip for those who prefer a hands-on driving experience. You should budget approximately $64 for fuel to complete the journey. While the trip is manageable in one long day, the turn-heavy nature of the route means you will want to stay alert. It is a straightforward trek through the Northeast that trades high-speed highway efficiency for a more grounded, local perspective on the state.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
198.5 miles from Wilson, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will spend your time navigating paths like Ontario Street, East Lake Road, and Roosevelt Highway, which demand constant attention compared to the cruise-control ease of a turnpike. The road personality is defined by its local character, requiring you to remain engaged with the steering wheel for the duration of the 408.1-mile journey. Because you aren't spending time on high-speed expressways, the drive feels consistent and intimate, keeping you close to the landscape as you transition from the northern reaches of New York toward the urban environment of Queens.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 69 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 98.8 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 116.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 52 significant decision points across 396.9 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 116.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 266.6 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 366.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 52 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
116.3 mi into trip
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~2h 34m in
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
266.6 mi into trip
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~5h 51m in
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US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
366.6 mi into trip
|
~7h 51m in
Take the exit toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunn...
8
383.3 mi into trip
|
~8h 12m in
Take the ramp toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
8
383.3 mi into trip
|
~8h 12m in
Turn right toward Lincoln Tunnel access
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward Lincoln Tunnel access
Towns Along This Route
Between Wilson, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford and Clifton.
Clyde
116.3 mi in
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~2h 34m
Mt Pocono
266.6 mi in
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~5h 51m
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via US 6
Milford
267.4 mi in
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~5h 52m
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via I 84; I 380
Clifton
366.6 mi in
|
~7h 51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| Keystone Shortway | 70.8 mi | 1h 27m |
| New York State Thruway | 30 mi | 34m |
| East Lake Road | 28.1 mi | 41m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Roosevelt Highway | 20.1 mi | 28m |
| Western Expressway | 20.1 mi | 26m |
| Ridge Road | 11.3 mi | 16m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilson, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on NY 425
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Lake Street
2
Turn right onto NY 18
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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Ontario Street
3
Continue on NY 18
18 mi
·
26 min
·
East Lake Road
4
Continue on NY 18
14 mi
·
19 min
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Roosevelt Highway
5
Continue on NY 18; NY 98
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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Oak Orchard Road
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 18
5.7 mi
·
8 min
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Roosevelt Highway
7
Turn right onto CR 32
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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Peter Smith Road
8
Turn left onto NY 104
11 mi
·
16 min
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Ridge Road
9
Turn right onto NY 260
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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Sweden-Walker Road
10
Turn left onto NY 31
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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Brockport-Spencerport Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on NY 531
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
NY 531
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
Use the none lane.
13
Merge onto I 490
20 mi
·
26 min
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Western Expressway
Use the none lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
15
Merge onto I 90
30 mi
·
34 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the none lane.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
7 sec
18
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
19
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 318
Use the left lane.
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
21
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Street
23
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Dill Street
24
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
·
16 sec
·
Loop Road
25
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
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Genesee Street
26
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
27
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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East Lake Street
28
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
29
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
30
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
31
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
32
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
33
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
34
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
35
Merge onto I 81
45 mi
·
54 min
·
I 81
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
36
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the none lane.
37
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
38
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
39
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
40
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
41
Merge onto I 80
71 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
42
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 53
Toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
43
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
Use the none lane.
44
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the none lane.
45
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
11 mi
·
11 min
·
NJ 3
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
46
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
47
Merge onto NJ 495
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 495
Use the none lane.
48
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49
Continue on South Marginal Highway
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South Marginal Highway
50
Turn right onto Boulevard East
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Boulevard East
Use the left / none lanes.
51
Take the ramp
123 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
Use the straight / right lanes.
52
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
Toward Lincoln Tunnel access
Use the none lane.
53
Merge onto NJ 495
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Tunnel
54
Keep slight right at fork
265 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Dyer Avenue
55
Keep slight right at fork
334 ft
·
8 sec
Toward 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
56
Continue on Dyer Avenue
350 ft
·
19 sec
·
Dyer Avenue
Toward 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
Use the left / straight lanes.
57
Turn left onto West 36th Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West 36th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
58
Take the ramp
68 ft
·
1 sec
Toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
59
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 495
Use the none lane.
60
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W-E
Toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
61
Merge onto I 495
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Island Expressway
62
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 19
Toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
63
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
64
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
65
Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
3.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Woodhaven Boulevard
Use the right lane.
66
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
344 ft
·
9 sec
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
67
Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
68
Turn right onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
69
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Trip Plan
Planning for this 7-hour and 16-minute drive requires a strategy that accounts for the lack of high-speed highway stretches. Since the route is entirely local, build in at least 2 stops to break up the rhythm and keep your focus sharp behind the wheel. We recommend departing early in the morning to maximize daylight hours, as the technical nature of these local roads can be more taxing after dark. Keep your $64 fuel budget in mind, but ensure you carry a small buffer for convenience stops along the way. Your best bet is to pace yourself steadily, as the constant turns will make the trip feel significantly longer than a standard interstate slog of the same distance.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 198.5 miles from Wilson, NY, or about 4h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 87 miles or 2h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 198.5 miles or 4h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 198.5 miles or 4h 30m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 14m
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 Wilson, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wilson, NY
Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Queens, NY
Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Wilson, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 198.5 mi from Wilson, NY · 4h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
198 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Syracuse, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
198 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Syracuse, NY after about 198 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 198.5 miles from Wilson, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 198 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Queens, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$64.61 one way
$129.23 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
139 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $70.02 | $140.04 |
| premium | $4.88 | $76.30 | $152.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $88.18 | $176.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $17.50
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(30 mi)
$1.50
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
$65
Tolls
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$212–$322
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 138.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 119.1 | 1 | $41.67 | $19.05 |
| Efficient EV | 99.2 | 1 | $34.73 | $15.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 158.8 | 1 | $55.57 | $25.40 |
Gas CO2
139 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
26 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
8h 44m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wilson, NY to Queens, NY covers 396.9 miles and takes about 8h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, New York State Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 198 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 198.5 miles from Wilson, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $64.61 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 52 significant decision points across 396.9 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 116.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 266.6 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 366.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Wilson, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford and Clifton.
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