How far is Queens, NY from Remsen, NY?

The driving distance from Queens, NY to Remsen, NY is about 256 miles (412 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
256.02 mi
05h 21m
Flight
195.48 mi
314.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.48 mi
Kilometers
314.6 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.02 mi
Kilometers
412.03 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Remsen
Sun, Apr 12, 2:41 PM EDT
Return by in Queens
Sun, Apr 12, 8:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queens
2026-04-12T09:20
Arrive Remsen
Sun, Apr 12, 2:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 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
6:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Queens
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
Athens
NY

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

From Queens
128 mi
02h 40m
To Remsen
128.1 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph E
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 104th Street

    91 m · 19 sec · 104th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 107th Avenue

    81 m · 17 sec · 107th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 105th Street

    573 ft · 28 sec · 105th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East

    23 m · 1 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx

    801 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan

    1505 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    63 mi · 1 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville

    1841 ft · 37 sec

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    2226 ft · 54 sec

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  36. 36

    Turn right onto South Ann Street

    1740 ft · 36 sec · South Ann Street

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Monroe Street

    9.7 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Street

  38. 38

    Continue on State Highway 28

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 28

  39. 39

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  40. 40

    Continue on State Highway 28

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28

  41. 41

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  42. 42

    Continue on State Highway 8

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 8

  43. 43

    Turn right onto State Highway 28

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 28

  44. 44

    Turn right onto State Highway 12

    4.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 12

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Steuben Street

    1577 ft · 37 sec · Steuben Street

  46. 46

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    889 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
47 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
118 mi · 46%
New York State Thruway
63 mi · 25%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 6%
State Highway 28
11.7 mi · 5%
West Monroe Street
9.68 mi · 4%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

118 mi · 02h 16m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.5 mi
195.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
02h 40m from Queens
Leave By
6:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Queens and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Remsen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 256 miles (412 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128 miles from Queens and 128.1 miles from Remsen.

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

The direct path is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 6:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.20 one way or $72.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Queens and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Remsen.

Stop Ideas Near Athens

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Athens, 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 Athens.

RAIL

Hudson

1 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

40 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

43 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

50 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Remsen. Straight-line distance: 195.48 mi (314.6 km).

Queens

#1 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
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#2 Remsen

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

Population1,872
Coordinates43.3270100, -75.1868300
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Start: Queens (-73.83652, 40.68149)
End: Remsen (-75.18683, 43.32701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.03 gal
34.2 L · about $36.20
Round trip
$72.40
18.06 gal · 68.4 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.5 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $36.20 $72.40
Mid-grade $4.48 $40.46 $80.93
Premium $4.86 $43.89 $87.79
Diesel $4.69 $42.39 $84.77

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 · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Queens and Remsen. The current time is 09:20:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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