How far is Inwood, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Inwood, NY to Queens, NY is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
18.72 mi
00h 43m
Flight
13.57 mi
21.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.57 mi
Kilometers
21.84 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.72 mi
Kilometers
30.13 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Mon, Jul 13, 12:09 AM EDT
Return by in Inwood
Mon, Jul 13, 12:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Inwood
2026-07-12T23:25
Arrive Queens
Mon, Jul 13, 12:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Inwood
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
Saddle Rock
NY

Human settlement in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From Inwood
9.3 mi
00h 21m
To Queens
9.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jul 12 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Overnight
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Jul 12 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 184th Street

    1621 ft · 1 min · West 184th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Amsterdam Avenue

    736 ft · 25 sec · Amsterdam Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Washington Bridge

    2042 ft · 1 min · Washington Bridge

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New England, Eastern Long Island

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Inwood 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 23%
Cross Bronx Expressway
3.88 mi · 21%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 12%
Liberty Avenue
1.55 mi · 8%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 7%
Broadway
1.07 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Van Wyck Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

4.29 mi · 00h 06m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saddle Rock
00h 21m from Inwood
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Inwood and Mostly Clear near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Saddle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Inwood and 9.4 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saddle Rock

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 Saddle Rock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 8.5 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 11.1 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 11.5 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 10.7 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 Saddle Rock.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

14 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

20 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

33 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Inwood and Queens. Straight-line distance: 13.57 mi (21.84 km).

Inwood

#1 Inwood

City in New York County, New York, United States

Population10,082
Coordinates40.8656600, -73.9268000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway (-73.926819, 40.865691)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 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
0.66 gal
2.5 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.29
1.32 gal · 5 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.65 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.96 $5.91
Premium $4.86 $3.21 $6.42
Diesel $4.69 $3.10 $6.20

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 · Jul 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Inwood and Queens. The current time is 23:25:43.

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.