How far is Lido Beach, NY from Valley Stream, NY?

The driving distance from Lido Beach, NY to Valley Stream, NY is about 9.9 miles (16 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.91 mi
00h 28m
Flight
6.79 mi
10.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.79 mi
Kilometers
10.92 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.91 mi
Kilometers
15.95 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley Stream
Thu, Oct 15, 1:56 PM EDT
Return by in Lido Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 2:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lido Beach
2026-10-15T13:28
Arrive Valley Stream
Thu, Oct 15, 1:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lido Beach
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bay Park
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Lido Beach
5.2 mi
00h 14m
To Valley Stream
4.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Lido Beach Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Overnight
Using Mineola as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph N
Destination
Valley Stream Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Overnight
Using Herricks as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lido Beach and Valley Stream.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lido Beach and Valley Stream.

  1. 1

    Start on Lido Boulevard

    3 m · 6 sec · Lido Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Lido Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lido Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on East Park Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Long Beach Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Long Beach Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Long Beach Boulevard

    159 m · 13 sec · Long Beach Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Long Beach Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Long Beach Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto North Centre Avenue

    61 m · 6 sec · North Centre Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Sunrise Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Central Avenue

    789 ft · 16 sec · South Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lido Beach and Valley Stream.

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Beach Road
3.68 mi · 37%
Sunrise Highway
3.22 mi · 33%
East Park Avenue
1.1 mi · 11%
Lincoln Avenue
0.88 mi · 9%
Long Beach Boulevard
0.74 mi · 7%
Lido Boulevard
0.67 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Long Beach Road

Turn slight right onto Long Beach Road

3.68 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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
6.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bay Park
00h 14m from Lido Beach
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Lido Beach and Partly Cloudy near Valley Stream.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lido Beach to Valley Stream?

The road trip is about 9.9 miles (16 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Bay Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Lido Beach and 4.7 miles from Valley Stream.

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

The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Lido Beach and Partly Cloudy near Valley Stream.

Stop Ideas Near Bay Park

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 Bay Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 10.1 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Bay Park
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 11.3 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
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bay Park.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

33 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

39 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

43 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lido Beach and Valley Stream. Straight-line distance: 6.79 mi (10.92 km).

Lido Beach

#1 Lido Beach

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population2,897
Coordinates40.5889900, -73.6254100
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Valley Stream

#2 Valley Stream

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

Population37,196
Coordinates40.6642700, -73.7084600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrogate Street (-73.625374, 40.588983)
End: South Central Avenue (-73.708526, 40.664274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.32 L · about $1.56
Round trip
$3.11
0.7 gal · 2.64 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $1.56 $3.11
Mid-grade $4.98 $1.74 $3.49
Premium $5.38 $1.88 $3.77
Diesel $6.51 $2.28 $4.56

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lido Beach and Valley Stream. The current time is 13:28:42.

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.