How far is Wheeler, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Wheeler, NY to Queens, NY is about 298.3 miles (480.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
298.31 mi
05h 07m
Flight
217.39 mi
349.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.39 mi
Kilometers
349.86 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.31 mi
Kilometers
480.08 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Sun, Oct 18, 9:39 AM EDT
Return by in Wheeler
Sun, Oct 18, 2:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheeler
2026-10-18T04:32
Arrive Queens
Sun, Oct 18, 9:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 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
6:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheeler
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 Wheeler
145.1 mi
02h 33m
To Queens
153.2 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Oct 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Sunday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Oct 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fritz Hill Road

    14 m · 7 sec · Fritz Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1535 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    103 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  6. 6

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

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

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

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

    1343 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    568 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on South Marginal Highway

    645 ft · 11 sec · South Marginal Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Boulevard East

    2267 ft · 1 min · Boulevard East

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City

    38 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lincoln Tunnel access

    934 ft · 57 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Tunnel

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Dyer Avenue

    81 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

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

    102 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Dyer Avenue

    107 m · 20 sec · Dyer Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West 36th Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West 36th Street

  27. 27

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

    21 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

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

    1 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Long Island Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard

    1890 ft · 36 sec

  32. 32

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

    2198 ft · 42 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways

    559 ft · 24 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 10 min · Woodhaven Boulevard

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

    105 m · 10 sec · Rockaway Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue

    1901 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheeler 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
38 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
103 mi · 35%
Keystone Shortway
70.8 mi · 24%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 18%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 8%
I 84 East
4.46 mi · 1%
US 46 East
4.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

103 mi · 02h 01m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.9 mi
217.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
02h 33m from Wheeler
Leave By
6:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Wheeler and Sunny near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 298.3 miles (480.1 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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 145.1 miles from Wheeler and 153.2 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.9 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 6:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.69 one way or $93.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Wheeler 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 Wheeler and Queens. Straight-line distance: 217.39 mi (349.86 km).

Wheeler

#1 Wheeler

Town in New York, United States

Population1,235
Coordinates42.4303500, -77.3324800
Altitude383
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Fritz Hill Road (-77.332482, 42.430251)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.53 gal
39.85 L · about $46.69
Round trip
$93.38
21.06 gal · 79.7 L
Estimated CO2
93.6 kg one way
Round trip: 187.2 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $46.69 $93.38
Mid-grade $4.97 $52.34 $104.69
Premium $5.37 $56.51 $113.03
Diesel $6.51 $68.53 $137.06

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 · Oct 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheeler and Queens. The current time is 04:32:40.

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.