How far is Garden City South, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Garden City South, NY to Queens, NY is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
13.09 mi
00h 30m
Flight
9.44 mi
15.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.44 mi
Kilometers
15.19 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.09 mi
Kilometers
21.07 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Fri, May 1, 11:19 PM EDT
Return by in Garden City South
Fri, May 1, 11:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garden City South
2026-05-01T22:48
Arrive Queens
Fri, May 1, 11:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Garden City South
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Valley Stream
NY

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

From Garden City South
6.4 mi
00h 15m
To Queens
6.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Garden City South Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Tonight
Using Mineola as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, May 1 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Friday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Garden City South and Queens.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garden City South and Queens.

  1. 1

    Start on Nassau Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Nassau Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1395 ft · 33 sec · Hempstead Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward SO West: New York

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Southern State Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockaway Boulevard

    898 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Conduit Avenue

    1579 ft · 46 sec · North Conduit Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard

    2540 ft · 51 sec · Rockaway Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 103rd Street

    803 ft · 37 sec · 103rd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    78 m · 12 sec · Liberty Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Garden City South 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
3.53 mi · 27%
Rockaway Boulevard
3.34 mi · 26%
Belt Parkway
3.16 mi · 24%
Nassau Boulevard
1.77 mi · 13%
North Conduit Avenue
0.3 mi · 2%
Hempstead Avenue
0.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

3.53 mi · 00h 05m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
9.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Stream
00h 15m from Garden City South
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Garden City South and Sunny near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Garden City South to Queens?

The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Garden City South and 6.7 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Garden City South and Sunny near Queens.

Stop Ideas Near Valley Stream

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 Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 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 14.5 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member

Brooklyn , NY
398 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.3 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 Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

28 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garden City South and Queens. Straight-line distance: 9.44 mi (15.19 km).

Garden City South

#1 Garden City South

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population4,024
Coordinates40.7123200, -73.6609600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Nassau Boulevard South (-73.660978, 40.712321)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.75 L · about $1.84
Round trip
$3.69
0.92 gal · 3.5 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.84 $3.69
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.06 $4.12
Premium $4.86 $2.24 $4.47
Diesel $4.69 $2.16 $4.32

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Garden City South and Queens. The current time is 22:48:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.