How far is Queens, NY from Fort Wadsworth, NY?

The driving distance from Queens, NY to Fort Wadsworth, NY is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
19.35 mi
00h 33m
Flight
12.84 mi
20.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.84 mi
Kilometers
20.67 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.35 mi
Kilometers
31.14 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wadsworth
Sat, Nov 7, 11:41 AM EST
Return by in Queens
Sat, Nov 7, 12:14 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queens
2026-11-07T11:08
Arrive Fort Wadsworth
Sat, Nov 7, 11:41 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:24 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
Roxbury
NY

Town in Delaware County, New York

From Queens
9.6 mi
00h 16m
To Fort Wadsworth
9.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Saturday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Queens and Fort Wadsworth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Fort Wadsworth.

  1. 1

    Start on 104th Street

    842 ft · 45 sec · 104th Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Rockaway Boulevard

    2534 ft · 57 sec · Rockaway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cross Bay Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cross Bay Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Shore Parkway

    722 ft · 20 sec · Shore Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    834 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    13.8 mi · 21 min · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island

    3056 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level

    1964 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Gowanus Expressway

    759 ft · 9 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1225 ft · 23 sec · Staten Island Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Fort Wadsworth, Bay Street

    687 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Fort Wadsworth

    159 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on School Road

    1542 ft · 57 sec · School Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bay Street

    98 m · 11 sec · Bay Street

  16. 16

    Continue on New York Avenue

    2147 ft · 1 min · New York Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Battery Road

    59 m · 8 sec · Battery Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Battery Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Queens and Fort Wadsworth.

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
13.8 mi · 71%
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.39 mi · 7%
Cross Bay Boulevard
0.93 mi · 5%
I 278 West
0.58 mi · 3%
Rockaway Boulevard
0.48 mi · 2%
Staten Island Expressway
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

13.8 mi · 00h 21m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roxbury
00h 16m from Queens
Leave By
7:24 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Queens and Sunny near Fort Wadsworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Queens to Fort Wadsworth?

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Roxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Queens and 9.7 miles from Fort Wadsworth.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Queens and Sunny near Fort Wadsworth.

Stop Ideas Near Roxbury

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 Roxbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.3 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 9.6 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.1 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 Roxbury.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Newark Liberty International Airport

30 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Fort Wadsworth. Straight-line distance: 12.84 mi (20.67 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 Fort Wadsworth

Fort Wadsworth is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6011300, -74.0573800
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Queens (-73.83652, 40.68149)
End: Fort Wadsworth (-74.05738, 40.60113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.58 L · about $2.92
Round trip
$5.84
1.36 gal · 5.16 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $2.92 $5.84
Mid-grade $4.86 $3.30 $6.60
Premium $5.25 $3.57 $7.14
Diesel $6.46 $4.39 $8.78

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Queens and Fort Wadsworth. The current time is 11:08:27.

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.