How far is Queens, NY from Baxter Estates, NY?
The driving distance from Queens, NY to Baxter Estates, NY is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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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 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Queens and Baxter Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Baxter Estates.
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Start on 104th Street
91 m · 19 sec · 104th Street
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Turn left onto 107th Avenue
81 m · 17 sec · 107th Avenue
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Turn left onto 105th Street
573 ft · 28 sec · 105th Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East
23 m · 1 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
801 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Union Turnpike
1868 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2040 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Union Turnpike
1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Turnpike
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Turn left onto Utopia Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Utopia Parkway
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Turn right onto Horace Harding Expressway
86 m · 5 sec · Horace Harding Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island
885 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakeville Road, Community Drive
1634 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto South Service Road
1711 ft · 49 sec · South Service Road
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Turn left onto Community Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Community Drive
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Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
3063 ft · 1 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Plandome Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Plandome Road
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Continue on North Plandome Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Plandome Road
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Continue on Main Street
2688 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Shore Road
143 m · 10 sec · Shore Road
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Turn right onto Central Drive
650 ft · 18 sec · Central Drive
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Turn slight left onto Hillside Avenue
131 m · 19 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillside Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Queens and Baxter Estates.
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.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
4.37 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving Queens and Rain near Baxter Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Queens to Baxter Estates?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Queens and 8.4 miles from Baxter Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.54 one way or $5.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Queens and Rain near Baxter Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Success
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Baxter Estates. Straight-line distance: 12.91 mi (20.78 km).
#1 Queens
The most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,339,150 |
| Coordinates | 40.6814900, -73.8365200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baxter Estates
Human settlement in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,043 |
| Coordinates | 40.8348200, -73.6954100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baxter Estates (-73.69541, 40.83482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.31 | $2.54 | $5.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $2.87 | $5.75 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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