How far is Lincoln, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Lincoln, NY to Queens, NY is about 338.7 miles (545.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.7 miles (401.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
338.7 mi
05h 59m
Flight
249.74 mi
401.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.74 mi
Kilometers
401.92 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.7 mi
Kilometers
545.09 km
Drive Time
05h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Sun, Nov 8, 6:41 PM EST
Return by in Lincoln
Mon, Nov 9, 12:41 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-11-08T12:41
Arrive Queens
Sun, Nov 8, 6:41 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST

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

Leave by
5:00 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
9:00 PM EST
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 Lincoln
159.9 mi
02h 59m
To Queens
178.8 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lincoln Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Atlantic Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ontario Center Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Ontario Center Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 350

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 350

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2096 ft · 60 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 31

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 31

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 km · 54 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Canandaigua Street

    2747 ft · 47 sec · Canandaigua Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Canandaigua Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Canandaigua Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 21

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 21

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    1074 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1033 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    2056 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    19.2 mi · 22 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

    2420 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 414

    1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414

  18. 18

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Clark Street Road

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Street

    69 m · 12 sec · State Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Dill Street

    720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Loop Road

    140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West Genesee Street Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street

  27. 27

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  28. 28

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  29. 29

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 41

    9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North West Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street

  32. 32

    Take the ramp left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 54 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  36. 36

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  37. 37

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  38. 38

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  40. 40

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Keystone Shortway

  41. 41

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

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  43. 43

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  44. 44

    Turn slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  45. 45

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

    1343 ft · 34 sec

  46. 46

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  47. 47

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

    568 ft · 16 sec

  48. 48

    Continue on South Marginal Highway

    645 ft · 11 sec · South Marginal Highway

  49. 49

    Turn right onto Boulevard East

    2267 ft · 1 min · Boulevard East

  50. 50

    Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City

    38 m · 15 sec

  51. 51

    Turn right onto Lincoln Tunnel access

    934 ft · 57 sec

  52. 52

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Tunnel

  53. 53

    Keep slight right to continue on Dyer Avenue

    81 m · 7 sec

  54. 54

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

    102 m · 8 sec

  55. 55

    Continue on Dyer Avenue

    107 m · 20 sec · Dyer Avenue

  56. 56

    Turn left onto West 36th Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West 36th Street

  57. 57

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

    21 m · 2 sec

  58. 58

    Keep slight left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  59. 59

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

    1 km · 1 min

  60. 60

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Long Island Expressway

  61. 61

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard

    1890 ft · 36 sec

  62. 62

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

    2198 ft · 42 sec

  63. 63

    Keep slight right to continue on Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways

    559 ft · 24 sec

  64. 64

    Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 10 min · Woodhaven Boulevard

  65. 65

    Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

    105 m · 10 sec · Rockaway Boulevard

  66. 66

    Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue

    1901 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  67. 67

    Turn right onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  68. 68

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln 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
68 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
7 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
99 mi · 29%
Keystone Shortway
70.8 mi · 21%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 7%
New York State Thruway
19.2 mi · 6%
East Lake Road
9.92 mi · 3%
State Highway 41
9.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

70.8 mi · 01h 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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89 mi
249.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
02h 59m from Lincoln
Leave By
5:00 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lincoln and Sunny near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 338.7 miles (545.1 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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 159.9 miles from Lincoln and 178.8 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 249.7 miles (401.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 89 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:00 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.05 one way or $102.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lincoln and 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 Lincoln and Queens. Straight-line distance: 249.74 mi (401.92 km).

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#1 Lincoln

Town in New York, United States

Population1,909
Coordinates43.1834000, -77.3444300
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lincoln Road (-77.344469, 43.183395)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 545 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.95 gal
45.24 L · about $51.05
Round trip
$102.10
23.9 gal · 90.48 L
Estimated CO2
106.2 kg one way
Round trip: 212.4 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $51.05 $102.10
Mid-grade $4.83 $57.77 $115.53
Premium $5.23 $62.52 $125.04
Diesel $6.45 $77.04 $154.08

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Queens. The current time is 12:41:47.

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.