How far is Fort Wadsworth, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Fort Wadsworth, NY to Queens, NY is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
18.99 mi
00h 45m
Flight
12.84 mi
20.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.84 mi
Kilometers
20.67 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.99 mi
Kilometers
30.56 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Sat, Nov 7, 11:03 AM EST
Return by in Fort Wadsworth
Sat, Nov 7, 11:49 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Wadsworth
2026-11-07T10:17
Arrive Queens
Sat, Nov 7, 11:03 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Wadsworth
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
Brooklyn
NY

A borough of New York City.

From Fort Wadsworth
7.7 mi
00h 22m
To Queens
11.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Saturday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wadsworth and Queens.

  1. 1

    Start on Battery Road

    1214 ft · 53 sec · Battery Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto McClean Avenue

    716 ft · 28 sec · McClean Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lily Pond Avenue

    573 ft · 19 sec · Lily Pond Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge

    656 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge

    132 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    1594 ft · 28 sec · Staten Island Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Gowanus Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 East

    1063 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway

    830 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

    44 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

    2 mi · 5 min · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 39th Street

    2269 ft · 57 sec · 39th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 14th Avenue

    1281 ft · 35 sec · 14th Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Church Avenue

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Church Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    554 ft · 19 sec · Linden Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left

    50 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Linden Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Linden Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1520 ft · 26 sec · South Conduit Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1118 ft · 40 sec · South Conduit Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cross Bay Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Cross Bay Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Cross Bay Boulevard

    118 m · 19 sec · Cross Bay Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2161 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wadsworth 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
131.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Linden Boulevard
3.81 mi · 20%
Church Avenue
3.52 mi · 19%
Fort Hamilton Parkway
2.15 mi · 11%
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.44 mi · 8%
Cross Bay Boulevard
0.85 mi · 4%
Gowanus Expressway
0.82 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Linden Boulevard

Merge slight left onto Linden Boulevard

3.67 mi · 00h 06m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooklyn
00h 22m from Fort Wadsworth
Leave By
4:58 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Wadsworth 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 Fort Wadsworth to Queens?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Fort Wadsworth and 11.3 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn

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 Brooklyn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 7.7 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 4.9 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 7.1 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 5 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 Brooklyn.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

32 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wadsworth and Queens. Straight-line distance: 12.84 mi (20.67 km).

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#1 Fort Wadsworth

Fort Wadsworth is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6011300, -74.0573800
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Battery Road (-74.05733, 40.601039)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.54 L · about $2.89
Round trip
$5.78
1.34 gal · 5.08 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $2.89 $5.78
Mid-grade $4.87 $3.26 $6.53
Premium $5.27 $3.53 $7.06
Diesel $6.47 $4.33 $8.67

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Wadsworth and Queens. The current time is 10:17:46.

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.