How far is Fort Salonga, NY from Queens, NY?
The driving distance from Fort Salonga, NY to Queens, NY is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
Driving Distance
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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 01h 07m.
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.
City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Salonga and Queens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Salonga and Queens.
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Start on the route
58 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Fort Salonga Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Fort Salonga Road
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Continue on Fort Salonga Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Fort Salonga Road
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Continue on East Main Street
3.8 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
81 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road
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Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northern Boulevard
12 mi · 19 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Searingtown Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road
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Turn right onto North Service Road
3266 ft · 1 min · North Service Road
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Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road
113 m · 14 sec · Shelter Rock Road
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Take the ramp right toward N West: New York
1289 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway
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Continue on Grand Central Parkway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard
651 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1451 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
2536 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
563 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue
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Turn left 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 Fort Salonga 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.
Northern Boulevard
At the end of the road, turn left onto Northern Boulevard
12 mi · 00h 19m
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 Fort Salonga and Sunny near Queens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Salonga to Queens?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Old Brookville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Fort Salonga and 26.7 miles from Queens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Salonga and Sunny near Queens.
Stop Ideas Near Old Brookville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
New Rochelle City Court
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Brookville.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Salonga and Queens. Straight-line distance: 32.24 mi (51.89 km).
#1 Fort Salonga
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 10,008 |
| Coordinates | 40.9126000, -73.3009500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $7.01 | $14.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $7.85 | $15.71 |
| Premium | $5.37 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $10.28 | $20.57 |
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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