How far is Holtsville, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Holtsville, NY to Queens, NY is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.28 mi
01h 11m
Flight
42.45 mi
68.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.45 mi
Kilometers
68.31 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.28 mi
Kilometers
79.31 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Sun, Oct 18, 5:44 AM EDT
Return by in Holtsville
Sun, Oct 18, 6:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holtsville
2026-10-18T04:33
Arrive Queens
Sun, Oct 18, 5:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holtsville
9:30 PM EDT
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
Copiague
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Holtsville
23.6 mi
00h 35m
To Queens
25.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Oct 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph NE
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Sunday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Oct 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Avenue

    23 m · 6 sec · Union Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Waverly Avenue

    1050 ft · 38 sec · Waverly Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Furrows Road

    2780 ft · 1 min · Furrows Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1339 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Nicolls Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Nicolls Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 West: New York

    2133 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Service Road North

    1530 ft · 33 sec · Sunrise Service Road North

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    1691 ft · 36 sec · Sunrise Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West: New York

    1332 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    37.4 mi · 50 min · Sunrise Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockaway Boulevard

    898 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Conduit Avenue

    1579 ft · 46 sec · North Conduit Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard

    2540 ft · 51 sec · Rockaway Boulevard

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 103rd Street

    803 ft · 37 sec · 103rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    78 m · 12 sec · Liberty Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holtsville 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
37.8 mi · 77%
Rockaway Boulevard
3.34 mi · 7%
Nicolls Road
2.33 mi · 5%
Belt Parkway
1.3 mi · 3%
Furrows Road
0.78 mi · 2%
NY 27 West
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

37.4 mi · 00h 50m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Copiague
00h 35m from Holtsville
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Holtsville and Sunny near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holtsville to Queens?

The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Copiague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Holtsville and 25.7 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holtsville and Sunny near Queens.

Stop Ideas Near Copiague

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 Copiague and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 4.4 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Copiague.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

41 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

42 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

51 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holtsville and Queens. Straight-line distance: 42.45 mi (68.31 km).

Holtsville

#1 Holtsville

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population19,714
Coordinates40.8153800, -73.0451100
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Avenue (-73.04512, 40.815452)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.58 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.43
3.48 gal · 13.16 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $7.72 $15.43
Mid-grade $4.97 $8.65 $17.30
Premium $5.37 $9.34 $18.68
Diesel $6.51 $11.32 $22.65

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 · Oct 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Holtsville and Queens. The current time is 04:33:02.

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.