How far is Mineola, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Mineola, NY to Queens, NY is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.44 mi
00h 36m
Flight
11.27 mi
18.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.27 mi
Kilometers
18.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.44 mi
Kilometers
36.12 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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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 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Sun, Oct 18, 4:00 AM EDT
Return by in Mineola
Sun, Oct 18, 4:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mineola
2026-10-18T03:23
Arrive Queens
Sun, Oct 18, 4:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mineola
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
Bellerose Terrace
NY

Census designated place

From Mineola
5.9 mi
00h 18m
To Queens
16.5 mi
00h 18m

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
7 to 15 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 Mineola and Queens.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jericho Turnpike

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Jericho Turnpike

  2. 2

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    5.5 mi · 12 min · Jamaica Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 150th Street

    1659 ft · 1 min · 150th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Liberty Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jamaica Avenue
5.5 mi · 25%
Jericho Turnpike
3.85 mi · 17%
Liberty Avenue
2.17 mi · 10%
150th Street
0.31 mi · 1%
104th Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Jamaica Avenue

Continue on Jamaica Avenue

5.5 mi · 00h 12m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellerose Terrace
00h 18m from Mineola
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mineola and Sunny near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Bellerose Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Mineola and 16.5 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bellerose Terrace

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 Bellerose Terrace and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.7 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
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 13.6 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
New Rochelle City Clerk
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

New Rochelle City Clerk

New Rochelle , NY
515 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 4.4/5 7 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.9 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

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellerose Terrace.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

37 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mineola and Queens. Straight-line distance: 11.27 mi (18.14 km).

Mineola

#1 Mineola

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States

Population19,546
Coordinates40.7492700, -73.6406800
Altitude33
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 (-73.640703, 40.74931)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
3 L · about $3.50
Round trip
$7.01
1.58 gal · 6 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $3.50 $7.01
Mid-grade $4.97 $3.93 $7.85
Premium $5.37 $4.24 $8.48
Diesel $6.51 $5.14 $10.28

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 Mineola and Queens. The current time is 03:23:31.

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.