How far is York, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from York, NY to Queens, NY is about 343.7 miles (553.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.7 miles (414.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m 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
343.71 mi
05h 54m
Flight
257.65 mi
414.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.65 mi
Kilometers
414.65 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
343.71 mi
Kilometers
553.15 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Mon, Nov 2, 9:03 PM EST
Return by in York
Tue, Nov 3, 2:58 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-11-02T15:08
Arrive Queens
Mon, Nov 2, 9:03 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 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
5:10 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in York
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 York
169 mi
02h 57m
To Queens
174.7 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 2 12:00 PM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
64°F
This Afternoon
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 2 12:00 PM EST
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on York Road East

    22 m · 7 sec · York Road East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Genesee Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Genesee Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Genesee Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Genesee Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Genesee Street

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Geneseo-Mount Morris Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

    1615 ft · 32 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    2173 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

    38.2 mi · 44 min · Genesee Expressway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

    104.5 mi · 2 hr 2 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 Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  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 · 33 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 York 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
44 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
8 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
105 mi · 30%
Keystone Shortway
70.8 mi · 21%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 16%
Genesee Expressway
38.2 mi · 11%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 7%
Genesee Street
5.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

105 mi · 02h 02m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86 mi
257.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
02h 57m from York
Leave By
5:10 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving York and Sunny near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 343.7 miles (553.2 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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 169 miles from York and 174.7 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 257.7 miles (414.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 86 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 5:10 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.69 one way or $105.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around York 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 York and Queens. Straight-line distance: 257.65 mi (414.65 km).

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#1 York

Town in Livingston County, New York, United States

Population3,192
Coordinates42.8711700, -77.8852800
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: York Road East (-77.885282, 42.871126)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 553 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.13 gal
45.91 L · about $52.69
Round trip
$105.39
24.26 gal · 91.82 L
Estimated CO2
107.8 kg one way
Round trip: 215.6 kg / 475 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $52.69 $105.39
Mid-grade $4.89 $59.30 $118.61
Premium $5.30 $64.25 $128.51
Diesel $6.49 $78.72 $157.45

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Queens. The current time is 15:08:07.

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.