How far is Bayside, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Bayside, NY to Queens, NY is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.87 mi
00h 28m
Flight
6.77 mi
10.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.77 mi
Kilometers
10.89 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.87 mi
Kilometers
20.72 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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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 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Sun, Apr 12, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in Bayside
Sun, Apr 12, 6:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayside
2026-04-12T05:48
Arrive Queens
Sun, Apr 12, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bayside
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hillside
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Bayside
4.6 mi
00h 14m
To Queens
8.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph E
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 210th Street

    15 m · 6 sec · 210th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 35th Avenue

    1405 ft · 48 sec · 35th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 206th Street

    51 m · 5 sec · 206th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 295 South: Clearview Expressway, Hillside Avenue

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Turnpike

    1358 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Union Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Union Turnpike

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2103 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    2536 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Union Turnpike
3.13 mi · 24%
Clearview Expressway
1.95 mi · 15%
Liberty Avenue
1.55 mi · 12%
Van Wyck Expressway West
0.94 mi · 7%
I 678 South
0.48 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Union Turnpike

Turn right onto Union Turnpike

2.88 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
6.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 14m from Bayside
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bayside and Mostly Sunny near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Bayside and 8.3 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bayside and Mostly Sunny near Queens.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 11 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillside.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

23 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayside and Queens. Straight-line distance: 6.77 mi (10.89 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bayside

Bayside is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7684400, -73.7770800
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: 210th Street (-73.777146, 40.768424)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.72 L · about $1.80
Round trip
$3.61
0.9 gal · 3.44 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.80 $3.61
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.02 $4.03
Premium $4.86 $2.19 $4.37
Diesel $4.69 $2.11 $4.22

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 Bayside and Queens. The current time is 05:48:46.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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