How far is Potter, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Potter, NY to Queens, NY is about 296.9 miles (477.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.1 miles (359 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
296.88 mi
05h 36m
Flight
223.05 mi
358.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.05 mi
Kilometers
358.96 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.88 mi
Kilometers
477.79 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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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 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Thu, Nov 12, 7:18 AM EST
Return by in Potter
Thu, Nov 12, 12:54 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Potter
2026-11-12T01:41
Arrive Queens
Thu, Nov 12, 7:18 AM EST
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 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
5:48 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Potter
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 Potter
149.8 mi
02h 48m
To Queens
147.1 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 10 mph NE
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Thursday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 20 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Phelps Road

    24 m · 7 sec · Phelps Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 364

    8 mi · 12 min · State Route 364

  3. 3

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1934 ft · 33 sec · Maple Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on North Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    84 m · 8 sec · Clinton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 54

    4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 54

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    38.1 mi · 53 min

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1153 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    63.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  12. 12

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Keystone Shortway

  17. 17

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

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

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

    1343 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

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

    568 ft · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on South Marginal Highway

    645 ft · 11 sec · South Marginal Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Boulevard East

    2267 ft · 1 min · Boulevard East

  26. 26

    Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City

    38 m · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Lincoln Tunnel access

    934 ft · 57 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Tunnel

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Dyer Avenue

    81 m · 7 sec

  30. 30

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

    102 m · 8 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Dyer Avenue

    107 m · 20 sec · Dyer Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West 36th Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West 36th Street

  33. 33

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

    21 m · 2 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  35. 35

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

    1 km · 1 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Long Island Expressway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard

    1890 ft · 36 sec

  38. 38

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

    2198 ft · 42 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways

    559 ft · 24 sec

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 10 min · Woodhaven Boulevard

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

    105 m · 10 sec · Rockaway Boulevard

  42. 42

    Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue

    1901 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn right onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
44 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
7 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
70.8 mi · 24%
Southern Tier Expressway
63.8 mi · 21%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 18%
State Highway 54
42.1 mi · 14%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 8%
State Route 364
7.95 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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.8 mi
223.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
02h 48m from Potter
Leave By
5:48 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Potter and Light Rain near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 296.9 miles (477.8 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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 149.8 miles from Potter and 147.1 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 223.1 miles (359 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.8 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.34 one way or $88.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Potter and Light Rain 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 Potter and Queens. Straight-line distance: 223.05 mi (358.96 km).

Potter

#1 Potter

Human settlement in Yates County, New York, United States of America

Population1,812
Coordinates42.7042300, -77.2066400
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Phelps Road (-77.206637, 42.70428)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.48 gal
39.66 L · about $44.34
Round trip
$88.68
20.96 gal · 79.32 L
Estimated CO2
93.1 kg one way
Round trip: 186.3 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $44.34 $88.68
Mid-grade $4.80 $50.29 $100.59
Premium $5.20 $54.50 $108.99
Diesel $6.42 $67.32 $134.65

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Potter and Queens. The current time is 01:41:59.

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.