How far is East Hills, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from East Hills, NY to Queens, NY is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
20.56 mi
00h 36m
Flight
13.43 mi
21.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.43 mi
Kilometers
21.61 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.56 mi
Kilometers
33.09 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Sat, Oct 17, 3:45 PM EDT
Return by in East Hills
Sat, Oct 17, 4:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hills
2026-10-17T15:08
Arrive Queens
Sat, Oct 17, 3:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Hills
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bellerose Terrace
NY

Census designated place

From East Hills
8 mi
00h 18m
To Queens
12.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph N
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Today
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Hills and Queens.

  1. 1

    Start on Avon Lane

    22 m · 6 sec · Avon Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Revere Road

    1163 ft · 53 sec · Revere Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Round Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Round Hill Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Roslyn Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Roslyn Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward N West: New York

    940 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Northern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Grand Central Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard

    651 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Grand Central Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1451 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

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

    2536 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Hills 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Central Parkway
6.54 mi · 32%
Northern State Parkway
4.24 mi · 21%
Liberty Avenue
1.55 mi · 8%
Van Wyck Expressway West
0.94 mi · 5%
Round Hill Road
0.75 mi · 4%
Roslyn Road
0.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Grand Central Parkway

Continue on Grand Central Parkway

5.32 mi · 00h 07m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellerose Terrace
00h 18m from East Hills
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving East Hills and Mostly Cloudy near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Hills to Queens?

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Bellerose Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from East Hills and 12.5 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around East Hills and Mostly Cloudy near Queens.

Stop Ideas Near Bellerose Terrace

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 Bellerose Terrace and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.7 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
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 14 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
New Rochelle City Clerk
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

New Rochelle City Clerk

New Rochelle , NY
515 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 4.4/5 7 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.9 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

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellerose Terrace.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

37 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hills and Queens. Straight-line distance: 13.43 mi (21.61 km).

East Hills

#1 East Hills

City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

Population7,233
Coordinates40.7937100, -73.6270700
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Avon Lane (-73.627203, 40.793539)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.75 L · about $3.24
Round trip
$6.47
1.46 gal · 5.5 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $3.24 $6.47
Mid-grade $4.97 $3.63 $7.26
Premium $5.37 $3.92 $7.84
Diesel $6.51 $4.75 $9.50

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 · Oct 17, 2026

There is no time difference between East Hills and Queens. The current time is 15:08:35.

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.