How far is Jericho, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Jericho, NY to Queens, NY is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
20.49 mi
00h 41m
Flight
17.31 mi
27.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.31 mi
Kilometers
27.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.49 mi
Kilometers
32.98 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Wed, Nov 11, 7:07 AM EST
Return by in Jericho
Wed, Nov 11, 7:49 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jericho
2026-11-11T06:26
Arrive Queens
Wed, Nov 11, 7:07 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jericho
10:00 PM EST
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
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From Jericho
10.1 mi
00h 20m
To Queens
10.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Veterans Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Veterans Day
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jericho Turnpike

    1 mi · 2 min · Jericho Turnpike

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Store Hill Road

    724 ft · 21 sec · Store Hill Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: New York

    1965 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Long Island Expressway

  5. 5

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

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on North Service Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Service Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road

    113 m · 14 sec · Shelter Rock Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward N West: New York

    1289 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Grand Central Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway

  11. 11

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

    651 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Grand Central Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1451 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

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

    2536 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jericho 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Central Parkway
6.54 mi · 32%
Long Island Expressway
5.06 mi · 25%
Northern State Parkway
2.34 mi · 11%
Liberty Avenue
1.55 mi · 8%
Jericho Turnpike
1.01 mi · 5%
Van Wyck Expressway West
0.94 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Grand Central Parkway

Continue on Grand Central Parkway

5.32 mi · 00h 07m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
00h 20m from Jericho
Leave By
7:06 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jericho and Sunny near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Jericho and 10.4 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.06 one way or $6.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Success

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 Lake Success and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14 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
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Lake Success
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
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
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jericho and Queens. Straight-line distance: 17.31 mi (27.85 km).

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#1 Jericho

Jericho is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7920400, -73.5398500
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Jericho Turnpike (-73.539811, 40.792)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.74 L · about $3.06
Round trip
$6.12
1.44 gal · 5.48 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $3.06 $6.12
Mid-grade $4.80 $3.45 $6.91
Premium $5.20 $3.74 $7.49
Diesel $6.43 $4.63 $9.26

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Jericho and Queens. The current time is 06:26:11.

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.