How far is Queens, NY from Elwood, NY?
The driving distance from Queens, NY to Elwood, NY is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Queens and Elwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Elwood.
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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
1277 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Grand Central Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
827 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Continue on Northern State Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
1265 ft · 38 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
689 ft · 22 sec · Shelter Rock Road
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Turn right onto South Service Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Service Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Riverhead
1168 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
7.3 mi · 10 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward N East: Hauppauge
2144 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
10.8 mi · 15 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 66 North: Northport
150 m · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Deforest Road
1041 ft · 32 sec · Deforest Road
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Turn straight onto Deer Park Road
697 ft · 15 sec · Deer Park Road
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Keep slight right to continue on East Deer Park Road
1.4 km · 2 min · East Deer Park Road
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Turn straight onto East Jericho Turnpike
1034 ft · 24 sec · East Jericho Turnpike
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Turn left onto Elwood Road
2861 ft · 58 sec · Elwood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elwood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Queens and Elwood.
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.
Northern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
10.8 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Queens and Sunny near Elwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Queens to Elwood?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Old Westbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Queens and 17.3 miles from Elwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Queens and Sunny near Elwood.
Stop Ideas Near Old Westbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
New Rochelle City Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Westbury.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Elwood. Straight-line distance: 28.58 mi (45.99 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 Elwood
City in Indiana
| Population | 11,177 |
| Coordinates | 40.8453800, -73.3351200 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elwood (-73.33512, 40.84538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.43 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $6.01 | $12.03 |
| Premium | $5.37 | $6.49 | $12.99 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $7.87 | $15.75 |
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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