How far is Oakdale, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Oakdale, NY to Queens, NY is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
41.85 mi
01h 02m
Flight
36.8 mi
59.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.8 mi
Kilometers
59.22 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.85 mi
Kilometers
67.35 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Fri, Jun 12, 8:30 PM EDT
Return by in Oakdale
Fri, Jun 12, 9:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakdale
2026-06-12T19:27
Arrive Queens
Fri, Jun 12, 8:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakdale
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
Plainedge
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Oakdale
20.8 mi
00h 31m
To Queens
21.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Oakdale Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Friday
Using Islandia as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Jun 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Friday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jun 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vanderbilt Boulevard

    11 m · 7 sec · Vanderbilt Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Montauk Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Montauk Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward To NY 27: Southern Parkway west, New York

    1125 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Heckscher State Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Southern State Parkway

    694 ft · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    25.2 mi · 32 min · Southern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockaway Boulevard

    898 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Conduit Avenue

    1579 ft · 46 sec · North Conduit Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard

    2540 ft · 51 sec · Rockaway Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 103rd Street

    803 ft · 37 sec · 103rd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    78 m · 12 sec · Liberty Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakdale 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
25.4 mi · 61%
Heckscher State Parkway
6.88 mi · 16%
Rockaway Boulevard
3.34 mi · 8%
Belt Parkway
3.16 mi · 8%
Montauk Highway
2.08 mi · 5%
North Conduit Avenue
0.3 mi · 1%
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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
36.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainedge
00h 31m from Oakdale
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Oakdale and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Plainedge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Oakdale and 21.1 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.93 one way or $11.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Oakdale and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Queens.

Stop Ideas Near Plainedge

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 Plainedge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.5 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 8.3 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 Plainedge.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

33 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

37 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

43 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

43 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakdale and Queens. Straight-line distance: 36.8 mi (59.22 km).

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#1 Oakdale

Oakdale is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7439900, -73.1387200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Vanderbilt Boulevard (-73.138853, 40.743996)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.59 L · about $5.93
Round trip
$11.87
2.96 gal · 11.18 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.93 $11.87
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.63 $13.26
Premium $4.86 $7.19 $14.39
Diesel $4.69 $6.95 $13.89

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 · Jun 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakdale and Queens. The current time is 19:27:42.

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.