How far is Lakewood, NY from Queens, NY?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NY to Queens, NY is about 427.3 miles (687.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 301.3 miles (484.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 08m.
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.
Human settlement in Chemung County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Queens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Queens.
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Start on West Summit Street
1.4 km · 3 min · West Summit Street
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Continue on Big Tree Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
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Continue on Big Tree Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on Forrest Street
3010 ft · 1 min · Forrest Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
123 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Mechanic Street
1826 ft · 36 sec · Mechanic Street
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Continue on Jackson Run Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Jackson Run Road
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Continue on Main Street
1238 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Jackson Run Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · Jackson Run Road
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Turn right onto Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1071 ft · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Hickory Street
956 ft · 23 sec · Hickory Street
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Continue on Hickory Bridge
746 ft · 24 sec · Hickory Bridge
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Turn left onto Crescent Park
2270 ft · 58 sec · Crescent Park
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Turn left onto Crescent Park
1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park
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Continue on Main Street
1169 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 666 West
81 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
15.2 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Boot Jack Road
11.2 mi · 16 min · Boot Jack Road
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Turn left onto Penfield Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road
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Continue on Hoovertown Road
5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road
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Continue on State Park Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road
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Turn left
1681 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
253.5 mi · 4 hr 48 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 · 33 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 Lakewood and Queens.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
254 mi · 04h 48m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Sunny near Queens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Queens?
The road trip is about 427.3 miles (687.7 km) and usually takes 07h 08m 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?
Wellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.5 miles from Lakewood and 238.9 miles from Queens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 301.3 miles (484.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 126 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 $67.08 one way or $134.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near Queens.
Stop Ideas Near Wellsburg
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 Wellsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Queens. Straight-line distance: 301.32 mi (484.93 km).
#1 Lakewood
City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,774 |
| Coordinates | 42.1042200, -79.3331000 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| 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: 688 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $67.08 | $134.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $75.13 | $150.26 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $81.16 | $162.32 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $98.16 | $196.31 |
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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