How far is Garden City, NY from Mineola, NY?
The driving distance from Garden City, NY to Mineola, NY is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 07m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garden City and Mineola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City and Mineola.
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Start on Stewart Avenue
22 m · 6 sec · Stewart Avenue
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Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Avenue
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Continue on Mineola Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Mineola Boulevard
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Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike
970 ft · 19 sec · Jericho Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jericho Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garden City and Mineola.
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.
Franklin Avenue
Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
0.88 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garden City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mineola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garden City to Mineola?
The road trip is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km) and usually takes 00h 03m 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?
Garden City Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.9 miles from Garden City and 0.9 miles from Mineola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.24 one way or $0.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garden City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mineola.
Stop Ideas Near Garden City Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
New Rochelle City Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garden City Park.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garden City and Mineola. Straight-line distance: 1.59 mi (2.56 km).
#1 Garden City
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 22,224 |
| Coordinates | 40.7267700, -73.6343000 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mineola
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States
| Population | 19,546 |
| Coordinates | 40.7492700, -73.6406800 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mineola (-73.64068, 40.74927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $0.24 | $0.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $0.27 | $0.54 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.29 | $0.58 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $0.28 | $0.56 |
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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