How far is Thompson, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Thompson, NY to Queens, NY is about 316.2 miles (508.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.2 miles (365.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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
316.23 mi
05h 29m
Flight
227.22 mi
365.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.22 mi
Kilometers
365.67 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.23 mi
Kilometers
508.92 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Wed, Sep 23, 4:12 PM EDT
Return by in Thompson
Wed, Sep 23, 9:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thompson
2026-09-23T10:42
Arrive Queens
Wed, Sep 23, 4:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 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
6:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thompson
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
Riverside
NY

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

From Thompson
145.4 mi
02h 44m
To Queens
170.9 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph E
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Wednesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Townline Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Townline Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Avery Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Avery Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    773 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

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

    2420 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 414

    1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Clark Street Road

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Street

    69 m · 12 sec · State Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dill Street

    720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Loop Road

    140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Genesee Street Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  21. 21

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 41

    9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North West Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 54 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  28. 28

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  29. 29

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Keystone Shortway

  33. 33

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

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  36. 36

    Turn slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  37. 37

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

    1343 ft · 34 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  39. 39

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

    568 ft · 16 sec

  40. 40

    Continue on South Marginal Highway

    645 ft · 11 sec · South Marginal Highway

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Boulevard East

    2267 ft · 1 min · Boulevard East

  42. 42

    Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City

    38 m · 15 sec

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Lincoln Tunnel access

    934 ft · 57 sec

  44. 44

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Tunnel

  45. 45

    Keep slight right to continue on Dyer Avenue

    81 m · 7 sec

  46. 46

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

    102 m · 8 sec

  47. 47

    Continue on Dyer Avenue

    107 m · 20 sec · Dyer Avenue

  48. 48

    Turn left onto West 36th Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West 36th Street

  49. 49

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

    21 m · 2 sec

  50. 50

    Keep slight left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  51. 51

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

    1 km · 1 min

  52. 52

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Long Island Expressway

  53. 53

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard

    1890 ft · 36 sec

  54. 54

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

    2198 ft · 42 sec

  55. 55

    Keep slight right to continue on Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways

    559 ft · 24 sec

  56. 56

    Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 10 min · Woodhaven Boulevard

  57. 57

    Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

    105 m · 10 sec · Rockaway Boulevard

  58. 58

    Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue

    1901 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  59. 59

    Turn right onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  60. 60

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thompson 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
60 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
7 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
99 mi · 31%
Keystone Shortway
70.8 mi · 22%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 7%
East Lake Road
9.92 mi · 3%
State Highway 41
9.82 mi · 3%
Clark Street Road
9.59 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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89 mi
227.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
02h 44m from Thompson
Leave By
6:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Thompson and Partly Sunny near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316.2 miles (508.9 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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 145.4 miles from Thompson and 170.9 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 227.2 miles (365.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.10 one way or $100.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thompson and Partly 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 Thompson and Queens. Straight-line distance: 227.22 mi (365.67 km).

Thompson

#1 Thompson

Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States

Population15,082
Coordinates43.0031200, -76.9638500
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Townline Road (-76.963868, 43.00312)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.16 gal
42.24 L · about $50.10
Round trip
$100.19
22.32 gal · 84.48 L
Estimated CO2
99.2 kg one way
Round trip: 198.4 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $50.10 $100.19
Mid-grade $5.01 $55.89 $111.78
Premium $5.42 $60.45 $120.91
Diesel $6.49 $72.46 $144.92

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 · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Thompson and Queens. The current time is 10:42:58.

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.