How far is Cape Vincent, NY from Queens, NY?
The driving distance from Cape Vincent, NY to Queens, NY is about 359.8 miles (579.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 270 miles (434.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Vincent and Queens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Vincent and Queens.
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Start on East Joseph Street
1129 ft · 55 sec · East Joseph Street
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Turn left onto South Market Street
2594 ft · 44 sec · South Market Street
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Continue on State Highway 12E
10.4 mi · 15 min · State Highway 12E
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Continue on West Main Street
9.2 mi · 14 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto New Brownville Bridge
1477 ft · 37 sec · New Brownville Bridge
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 81 South
1224 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
60 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight right
2721 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
11 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
70.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
2413 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
1343 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
568 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on South Marginal Highway
645 ft · 11 sec · South Marginal Highway
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Turn right onto Boulevard East
2267 ft · 1 min · Boulevard East
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Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
38 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Tunnel access
934 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel
1.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Tunnel
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Keep slight right to continue on Dyer Avenue
81 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
102 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Dyer Avenue
107 m · 20 sec · Dyer Avenue
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Turn left onto West 36th Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · West 36th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
21 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard
1890 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
2198 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
559 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
3.9 mi · 10 min · Woodhaven Boulevard
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Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
105 m · 10 sec · Rockaway Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue
1901 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue
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Turn right onto 104th Street
63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Vincent and Queens.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 South
Continue straight
72.6 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain leaving Cape Vincent and Rain Showers near Queens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Vincent to Queens?
The road trip is about 359.8 miles (579.1 km) and usually takes 06h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.5 miles from Cape Vincent and 184.3 miles from Queens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 270 miles (434.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.49 one way or $112.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Cape Vincent and Rain Showers near Queens.
Stop Ideas Near Riverside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverside.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Vincent and Queens. Straight-line distance: 270.01 mi (434.54 km).
#1 Cape Vincent
Town in New York
| Population | 2,661 |
| Coordinates | 44.1278300, -76.3330000 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Queens
The most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,339,150 |
| Coordinates | 40.6814900, -73.8365200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 579 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $56.49 | $112.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $63.27 | $126.54 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $68.35 | $136.70 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $82.66 | $165.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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