How far is Queens, NY from Chinatown, NY?
The driving distance from Queens, NY to Chinatown, NY is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Queens and Chinatown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Chinatown.
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Start on 104th Street
842 ft · 45 sec · 104th Street
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Turn sharp right onto Rockaway Boulevard
2534 ft · 58 sec · Rockaway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
2.4 mi · 6 min · Woodhaven Boulevard
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Turn left onto Metropolitan Avenue
3.7 mi · 8 min · Metropolitan Avenue
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Turn straight onto Grand Street
80 m · 9 sec · Grand Street
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Turn slight right onto Metropolitan Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Metropolitan Avenue
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Turn left onto Marcy Avenue
1365 ft · 29 sec · Marcy Avenue
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Turn right onto Borinquen Place
668 ft · 13 sec · Borinquen Place
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Take the ramp straight toward Williamsburg Bridge
810 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Williamsburg Bridge
882 ft · 22 sec · Williamsburg Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge
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Continue on Delancey Street
2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street
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Turn left onto Bowery
1621 ft · 1 min · Bowery
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Turn right onto Canal Street
25 m · 3 sec · Canal Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canal Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Queens and Chinatown.
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.
Metropolitan Avenue
Turn left onto Metropolitan Avenue
3.75 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Queens and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chinatown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Queens to Chinatown?
The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
East New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Queens and 5.3 miles from Chinatown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Queens and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chinatown.
Stop Ideas Near East New York
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East New York.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Chinatown. Straight-line distance: 8.71 mi (14.02 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 Chinatown
Chinatown is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7164900, -73.9962500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chinatown (-73.99625, 40.71649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $4.29 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $1.84 | $3.69 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $2.00 | $3.99 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $2.45 | $4.91 |
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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