How far is Chinatown, NY from Queens, NY?
The driving distance from Chinatown, NY to Queens, NY is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chinatown and Queens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chinatown and Queens.
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Start on Canal Street
60 m · 18 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on Canal Street
900 ft · 29 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on Manhattan Bridge
1.2 mi · 2 min · Manhattan Bridge
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Turn slight right onto Brooklyn - Queens Expressway
548 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Jay Street
108 m · 18 sec · Jay Street
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Turn right onto Sands Street
67 m · 11 sec · Sands Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
980 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Flushing Avenue
1332 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Flushing Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
2291 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn slight left onto Myrtle Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn right onto Cypress Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Cypress Avenue
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Turn right onto Vermont Place
2426 ft · 1 min · Vermont Place
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Turn left onto Highland Boulevard
2055 ft · 43 sec · Highland Boulevard
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Continue on Highland Place
777 ft · 23 sec · Highland Place
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Turn left onto Ridgewood Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Ridgewood Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Rockaway Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Rockaway Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue
1901 ft · 1 min · 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 Chinatown 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.
Myrtle Avenue
Turn slight left onto Myrtle Avenue
1.54 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Chinatown 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 Chinatown to Queens?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
East New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Chinatown and 8.2 miles from Queens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.06 one way or $4.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Chinatown and Mostly Sunny near Queens.
Stop Ideas Near East New York
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chinatown and Queens. Straight-line distance: 8.71 mi (14.02 km).
#1 Chinatown
Chinatown is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7164900, -73.9962500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.29 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
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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