How far is Mount Sinai, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Mount Sinai, NY to Queens, NY is about 54.7 miles (88 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
54.67 mi
01h 24m
Flight
46.01 mi
74.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.01 mi
Kilometers
74.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.67 mi
Kilometers
87.98 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Sun, Oct 18, 5:57 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Sinai
Sun, Oct 18, 7:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Sinai
2026-10-18T04:33
Arrive Queens
Sun, Oct 18, 5:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Sinai
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
West Babylon
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Mount Sinai
27.3 mi
00h 42m
To Queens
27.3 mi
00h 42m

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
5 to 8 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 Mount Sinai and Queens.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Sinai and Queens.

  1. 1

    Start on Shore Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Shore Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Country Road

    948 ft · 24 sec · North Country Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Crystal Brook Hollow Road

    2458 ft · 56 sec · Crystal Brook Hollow Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Nesconset Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Nesconset Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Smithtown Bypass

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Smithtown Bypass

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown

    116 m · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard

    2424 ft · 46 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Townline Road

    128 m · 9 sec · Townline Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Joshuas Path

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path

  11. 11

    Continue on Islip Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Islip Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward SO: New York

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Heckscher State Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Southern State Parkway

    694 ft · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    25.2 mi · 32 min · Southern State Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockaway Boulevard

    898 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Conduit Avenue

    1579 ft · 46 sec · North Conduit Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard

    2540 ft · 51 sec · Rockaway Boulevard

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 103rd Street

    803 ft · 37 sec · 103rd Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    78 m · 12 sec · Liberty Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Sinai 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
25.4 mi · 46%
Nesconset Highway
6.66 mi · 12%
Smithtown Bypass
4.47 mi · 8%
Heckscher State Parkway
3.89 mi · 7%
Rockaway Boulevard
3.34 mi · 6%
Belt Parkway
3.16 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

25.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Babylon
00h 42m from Mount Sinai
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Sinai and Sunny near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Sinai to Queens?

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

West Babylon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Mount Sinai and 27.3 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Sinai and Sunny near Queens.

Stop Ideas Near West Babylon

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 West Babylon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.2 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 2 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 West Babylon.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

40 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

42 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

52 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Bridgeport

53 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Sinai and Queens. Straight-line distance: 46.01 mi (74.05 km).

Mount Sinai

#1 Mount Sinai

Hamlet located within the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, New York

Population12,118
Coordinates40.9470400, -73.0295500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Shore Road (-73.029573, 40.947042)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.3 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
3.86 gal · 14.6 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.97 $9.59 $19.19
Premium $5.37 $10.36 $20.72
Diesel $6.51 $12.56 $25.12

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 Mount Sinai and Queens. The current time is 04:33:03.

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.