How far is Briarcliff Manor, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Briarcliff Manor, NY to Queens, NY is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
41.16 mi
00h 56m
Flight
32.08 mi
51.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.08 mi
Kilometers
51.62 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.16 mi
Kilometers
66.24 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Thu, Nov 12, 5:25 AM EST
Return by in Briarcliff Manor
Thu, Nov 12, 6:22 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Briarcliff Manor
2026-11-12T04:28
Arrive Queens
Thu, Nov 12, 5:25 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Briarcliff Manor
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Pelham
NY

Town in Westchester County, New York and Bronx County, New York, United States

From Briarcliff Manor
18.8 mi
00h 28m
To Queens
22.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Thursday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 20 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Briarcliff Manor and Queens.

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasantville Road

    2058 ft · 46 sec · Pleasantville Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1740 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Taconic State Parkway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Bronx River Parkway

    2330 ft · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon

    2217 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge

    3095 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Briarcliff Manor 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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 31%
Hutchinson River Parkway
6.62 mi · 16%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 10%
Taconic State Parkway
2.81 mi · 7%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 5%
Liberty Avenue
1.55 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sprain Brook Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

12.8 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pelham
00h 28m from Briarcliff Manor
Leave By
4:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Briarcliff Manor and Light Rain near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Briarcliff Manor to Queens?

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Pelham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Briarcliff Manor and 22.4 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Briarcliff Manor and Light Rain near Queens.

Stop Ideas Near Pelham

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 Pelham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 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
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 1.6 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Pelham
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

2 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

27 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Briarcliff Manor and Queens. Straight-line distance: 32.08 mi (51.62 km).

Briarcliff Manor

#1 Briarcliff Manor

Village in New York, United States of America

Population8,040
Coordinates41.1456500, -73.8237500
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasantville Road (-73.823747, 41.145642)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.5 L · about $6.13
Round trip
$12.27
2.9 gal · 11 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $6.13 $12.27
Mid-grade $4.80 $6.96 $13.92
Premium $5.20 $7.54 $15.08
Diesel $6.42 $9.31 $18.63

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Briarcliff Manor and Queens. The current time is 04:28:56.

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.