How far is Barnum Island, NY from Queens, NY?
The driving distance from Barnum Island, NY to Queens, NY is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barnum Island and Queens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barnum Island and Queens.
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Start on Beachview Avenue
75 m · 11 sec · Beachview Avenue
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Turn right onto Audubon Boulevard
1270 ft · 60 sec · Audubon Boulevard
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Turn right onto Austin Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Austin Boulevard
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Continue on Long Beach Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Long Beach Road
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Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Centre Avenue
61 m · 6 sec · North Centre Avenue
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Turn left onto Sunrise Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
712 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rockaway Boulevard
898 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto North Conduit Avenue
1579 ft · 46 sec · North Conduit Avenue
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Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard
2540 ft · 51 sec · Rockaway Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard
2.7 mi · 7 min · Rockaway Boulevard
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Turn right onto 103rd Street
803 ft · 37 sec · 103rd Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
78 m · 12 sec · Liberty Avenue
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Turn right onto 104th Street
63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barnum Island and Queens.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Sunrise Highway
Turn left onto Sunrise Highway
5.14 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Barnum Island and Sunny near Queens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barnum Island to Queens?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Barnum Island and 8.6 miles from Queens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.48 one way or $4.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Barnum Island and Sunny near Queens.
Stop Ideas Near Valley Stream
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Valley Stream.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barnum Island and Queens. Straight-line distance: 11.41 mi (18.36 km).
#1 Barnum Island
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 2,414 |
| Coordinates | 40.6045500, -73.6440200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Queens
The most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,339,150 |
| Coordinates | 40.6814900, -73.8365200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.43 | $2.48 | $4.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $2.78 | $5.57 |
| Premium | $5.37 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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