How far is Greenlawn, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Greenlawn, NY to Queens, NY is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.85 mi
01h 01m
Flight
27.86 mi
44.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.86 mi
Kilometers
44.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.85 mi
Kilometers
60.92 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Tue, Nov 10, 6:12 AM EST
Return by in Greenlawn
Tue, Nov 10, 7:14 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenlawn
2026-11-10T05:10
Arrive Queens
Tue, Nov 10, 6:12 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenlawn
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
Old Westbury
NY

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

From Greenlawn
16.2 mi
00h 30m
To Queens
21.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Tuesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenlawn and Queens.

  1. 1

    Start on Smith Street

    6 m · 4 sec · Smith Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Jericho Turnpike

    10.8 mi · 20 min · East Jericho Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Store Hill Road

    724 ft · 21 sec · Store Hill Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: New York

    1965 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Long Island Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on North Service Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Service Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road

    113 m · 14 sec · Shelter Rock Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward N West: New York

    1289 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Grand Central Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway

  13. 13

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

    651 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Grand Central Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1451 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

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

    2536 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenlawn and Queens.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Jericho Turnpike
10.8 mi · 29%
Grand Central Parkway
6.54 mi · 17%
Long Island Expressway
5.06 mi · 13%
Broadway
2.41 mi · 6%
Northern State Parkway
2.34 mi · 6%
Liberty Avenue
1.55 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East Jericho Turnpike

Turn right onto East Jericho Turnpike

10.8 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Westbury
00h 30m from Greenlawn
Leave By
4:26 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenlawn 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 Greenlawn to Queens?

The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 Westbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Greenlawn and 21.6 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:26 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Old Westbury

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 Old Westbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
New Rochelle City Court
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

New Rochelle City Court

New Rochelle , NY
City Hall, 475 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 2.7/5 22 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Westbury.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

21 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

29 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

30 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenlawn and Queens. Straight-line distance: 27.86 mi (44.84 km).

Greenlawn

#1 Greenlawn

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population13,742
Coordinates40.8689900, -73.3651200
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Smith Street (-73.365098, 40.868952)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.06 L · about $5.71
Round trip
$11.42
2.68 gal · 10.12 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.26 $5.71 $11.42
Mid-grade $4.82 $6.46 $12.91
Premium $5.22 $6.99 $13.98
Diesel $6.44 $8.63 $17.26

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenlawn and Queens. The current time is 05:10:48.

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.