How far is Old Westbury, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Old Westbury, NY to Queens, NY is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
17.34 mi
00h 36m
Flight
14.45 mi
23.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.45 mi
Kilometers
23.25 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.34 mi
Kilometers
27.91 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Wed, Sep 23, 12:42 PM EDT
Return by in Old Westbury
Wed, Sep 23, 1:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Old Westbury
2026-09-23T12:06
Arrive Queens
Wed, Sep 23, 12:42 PM 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
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Old Westbury
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
Bellerose
NY

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

From Old Westbury
8.5 mi
00h 18m
To Queens
8.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph NE
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Wednesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Old Westbury and Queens.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wheatley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Wheatley Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Westbury Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Old Westbury Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York

    899 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway

  6. 6

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

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on North Service Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Service Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road

    113 m · 14 sec · Shelter Rock Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward N West: New York

    1289 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Grand Central Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway

  12. 12

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

    651 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Grand Central Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1451 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

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

    2536 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Old Westbury 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Central Parkway
6.54 mi · 38%
Northern State Parkway
2.34 mi · 13%
Long Island Expressway
1.58 mi · 9%
Liberty Avenue
1.55 mi · 9%
Van Wyck Expressway West
0.94 mi · 5%
Old Westbury Road
0.9 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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellerose
00h 18m from Old Westbury
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Old Westbury and Partly Sunny near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Old Westbury to Queens?

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 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 is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Old Westbury and 8.8 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Old Westbury and Partly Sunny near Queens.

Stop Ideas Near Bellerose

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 and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13 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 14.4 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 12.5 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 13.3 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

Transit and Meeting Points

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

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

38 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Old Westbury and Queens. Straight-line distance: 14.45 mi (23.25 km).

Old Westbury

#1 Old Westbury

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

Population4,105
Coordinates40.7887100, -73.5995700
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.599643, 40.78866)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.32 L · about $2.74
Round trip
$5.48
1.22 gal · 4.64 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $2.74 $5.48
Mid-grade $5.01 $3.06 $6.11
Premium $5.41 $3.30 $6.60
Diesel $6.50 $3.97 $7.93

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Old Westbury and Queens. The current time is 12:06:10.

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.