How far is Alfred, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Alfred, NY to Queens, NY is about 323.2 miles (520.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
323.25 mi
05h 33m
Flight
231.73 mi
372.94 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.73 mi
Kilometers
372.94 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.25 mi
Kilometers
520.22 km
Drive Time
05h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Thu, Oct 15, 7:04 PM EDT
Return by in Alfred
Fri, Oct 16, 12:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alfred
2026-10-15T13:30
Arrive Queens
Thu, Oct 15, 7:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alfred
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Riverside
NY

City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America

From Alfred
157.5 mi
02h 46m
To Queens
165.7 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Thursday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alfred and Queens.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alfred and Queens.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 244

    1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 244

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 244

    1435 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 244

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Shaw Road

    41 m · 8 sec · Shaw Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 21

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 21

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Karrdale Street

    1209 ft · 35 sec · Karrdale Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1799 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    125.6 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

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

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

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

    1343 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

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

    568 ft · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on South Marginal Highway

    645 ft · 11 sec · South Marginal Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Boulevard East

    2267 ft · 1 min · Boulevard East

  25. 25

    Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City

    38 m · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Lincoln Tunnel access

    934 ft · 57 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Tunnel

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Dyer Avenue

    81 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

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

    102 m · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Dyer Avenue

    107 m · 20 sec · Dyer Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West 36th Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West 36th Street

  32. 32

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

    21 m · 2 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  34. 34

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

    1 km · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Long Island Expressway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard

    1890 ft · 36 sec

  37. 37

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

    2198 ft · 42 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways

    559 ft · 24 sec

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 10 min · Woodhaven Boulevard

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

    105 m · 10 sec · Rockaway Boulevard

  41. 41

    Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue

    1901 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alfred and Queens.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
43 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
126 mi · 39%
Keystone Shortway
70.8 mi · 22%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 17%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 7%
I 84 East
4.46 mi · 1%
US 46 East
4.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

126 mi · 02h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+91.5 mi
231.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
02h 46m from Alfred
Leave By
5:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Alfred and Mostly Sunny near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alfred to Queens?

The road trip is about 323.2 miles (520.2 km) and usually takes 05h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.5 miles from Alfred and 165.7 miles from Queens.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.75 one way or $101.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Alfred and Mostly Sunny near Queens.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riverside, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverside.

BUS

Scranton, PA

67 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alfred and Queens. Straight-line distance: 231.73 mi (372.94 km).

Alfred

#1 Alfred

Town in New York

Population4,909
Coordinates42.2542400, -77.7905500
Altitude538
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-77.790396, 42.254238)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 520 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.41 gal
43.18 L · about $50.75
Round trip
$101.50
22.82 gal · 86.36 L
Estimated CO2
101.4 kg one way
Round trip: 202.8 kg / 447 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $50.75 $101.50
Mid-grade $4.98 $56.84 $113.69
Premium $5.38 $61.41 $122.82
Diesel $6.51 $74.27 $148.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alfred and Queens. The current time is 13:30:48.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.