How far is Queens, NY from East Garden City, NY?

The driving distance from Queens, NY to East Garden City, NY is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.75 mi
00h 31m
Flight
12.95 mi
20.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.95 mi
Kilometers
20.84 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.75 mi
Kilometers
26.96 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Garden City
Fri, Nov 6, 6:23 PM EST
Return by in Queens
Fri, Nov 6, 6:55 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queens
2026-11-06T17:51
Arrive East Garden City
Fri, Nov 6, 6:23 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Queens
10:00 PM EST
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
North Valley Stream
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Queens
8.3 mi
00h 15m
To East Garden City
8.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Overnight
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
East Garden City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Today
Using Carle Place as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Heavy Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Queens and East Garden City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queens and East Garden City.

  1. 1

    Start on 104th Street

    842 ft · 40 sec · 104th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Conduit Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland

    750 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Southern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Peninsula Boulevard South, Rockville Centre

    1044 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    7 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Peninsula Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Peninsula Boulevard

    84 m · 5 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fulton Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Fulton Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Hempstead Turnpike

    3274 ft · 1 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Earle Ovington Boulevard

    3077 ft · 1 min · Earle Ovington Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Charles Lindbergh Boulevard

    721 ft · 22 sec · Charles Lindbergh Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    655 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Earle Ovington Boulevard

    132 m · 26 sec · Earle Ovington Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Davis Avenue

    100 m · 14 sec · Davis Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Avenue M

    147 m · 27 sec · Avenue M

  19. 19

    Turn left

    88 m · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Avenue N

    44 m · 8 sec · Avenue N

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    54 m · 8 sec · 6th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Queens and East Garden City.

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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
131 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
5.43 mi · 32%
Rockaway Boulevard
3.17 mi · 19%
Belt Parkway
2.37 mi · 14%
Peninsula Boulevard
1.87 mi · 11%
South Conduit Avenue
0.97 mi · 6%
Earle Ovington Boulevard
0.66 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

5.43 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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Valley Stream
00h 15m from Queens
Leave By
7:26 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Queens and Heavy Rain near East Garden City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Queens to East Garden City?

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

North Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Queens and 8.4 miles from East Garden City.

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 7:26 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 Heavy Rain near East Garden City.

Stop Ideas Near North Valley Stream

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 North Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 13.3 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

North Valley Stream
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

33 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queens and East Garden City. Straight-line distance: 12.95 mi (20.84 km).

Queens

#1 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Garden City

East Garden City is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7308300, -73.5980600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Queens (-73.83652, 40.68149)
End: East Garden City (-73.59806, 40.73083)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.24 L · about $2.54
Round trip
$5.09
1.18 gal · 4.48 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Queens and East Garden City. The current time is 17:51:33.

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.