How far is Queens, NY from Glen Cove, NY?

The driving distance from Queens, NY to Glen Cove, NY is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.66 mi
00h 38m
Flight
16.39 mi
26.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.39 mi
Kilometers
26.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.66 mi
Kilometers
34.86 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glen Cove
Thu, Sep 17, 5:03 PM EDT
Return by in Queens
Thu, Sep 17, 5:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queens
2026-09-17T16:25
Arrive Glen Cove
Thu, Sep 17, 5:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Queens
10:00 PM EDT
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
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From Queens
10.8 mi
00h 19m
To Glen Cove
10.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Overnight
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Queens and Glen Cove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Glen Cove.

  1. 1

    Start on 104th Street

    91 m · 19 sec · 104th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 107th Avenue

    81 m · 17 sec · 107th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 105th Street

    573 ft · 28 sec · 105th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East

    23 m · 1 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx

    801 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Union Turnpike

    1868 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1277 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Grand Central Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Grand Central Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    827 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Northern State Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown

    1265 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road

    689 ft · 22 sec · Shelter Rock Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Service Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Service Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Searingtown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Northern Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Glen Cove Road

    2024 ft · 1 min · Glen Cove Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Greenvale Glen Cove Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Greenvale Glen Cove Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Cedar Swamp Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cedar Swamp Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Cedar Swamp Road

    77 m · 6 sec · Cedar Swamp Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Pratt Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pratt Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Glen Cove Avenue

    557 ft · 15 sec · Glen Cove Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Glen Cove Avenue

    27 m · 7 sec · Glen Cove Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left

    14 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Queens and Glen Cove.

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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
124.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Central Parkway
6.52 mi · 30%
Northern Boulevard
2.36 mi · 11%
Northern State Parkway
2.36 mi · 11%
Greenvale Glen Cove Road
1.92 mi · 9%
Liberty Avenue
1.53 mi · 7%
Searingtown Road
1.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Grand Central Parkway

Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

5.07 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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
16.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
00h 19m from Queens
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Queens and Partly Cloudy near Glen Cove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Queens to Glen Cove?

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 10.8 miles from Queens and 10.9 miles from Glen Cove.

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

The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.36 one way or $6.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Queens and Partly Cloudy near Glen Cove.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Success

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 Lake Success and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 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
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Lake Success
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.8 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
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Glen Cove. Straight-line distance: 16.39 mi (26.38 km).

Queens

#1 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Glen Cove

#2 Glen Cove

City in Nassau County, New York

Population27,005
Coordinates40.8623200, -73.6337400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Queens (-73.83652, 40.68149)
End: Glen Cove (-73.63374, 40.86232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.89 L · about $3.36
Round trip
$6.73
1.52 gal · 5.78 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $3.36 $6.73
Mid-grade $4.95 $3.76 $7.53
Premium $5.35 $4.07 $8.13
Diesel $6.26 $4.76 $9.52

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Queens and Glen Cove. The current time is 16:25:01.

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.