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

The driving distance from Queens, NY to Glen Head, NY is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
19.31 mi
00h 34m
Flight
15.4 mi
24.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.4 mi
Kilometers
24.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.31 mi
Kilometers
31.07 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glen Head
Wed, Apr 29, 11:08 PM EDT
Return by in Queens
Wed, Apr 29, 11:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queens
2026-04-29T22:33
Arrive Glen Head
Wed, Apr 29, 11:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Queens
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From Queens
9.6 mi
00h 17m
To Glen Head
9.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Overnight
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    636 ft · 18 sec · Greenvale Glen Cove Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    39 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Back Road

    129 m · 10 sec · Back Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Glen Cove Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Cove Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Glen Head Road

    1914 ft · 44 sec · Glen Head Road

  25. 25

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
134.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Central Parkway
6.52 mi · 34%
Northern Boulevard
2.36 mi · 12%
Northern State Parkway
2.36 mi · 12%
Liberty Avenue
1.53 mi · 8%
Searingtown Road
1.3 mi · 7%
Glen Cove Avenue
1.11 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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
00h 17m from Queens
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Queens and Mostly Cloudy near Glen Head.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 9.6 miles from Queens and 9.7 miles from Glen Head.

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

The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.73 one way or $5.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Queens and Mostly Cloudy near Glen Head.

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 13.5 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 12.4 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 13.8 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 5.7 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 Head. Straight-line distance: 15.4 mi (24.78 km).

Queens

#1 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

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

#2 Glen Head

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population4,697
Coordinates40.8353800, -73.6237400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Queens (-73.83652, 40.68149)
End: Glen Head (-73.62374, 40.83538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
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 $2.73
Round trip
$5.45
1.36 gal · 5.16 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.73 $5.45
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.05 $6.09
Premium $4.86 $3.31 $6.61
Diesel $4.69 $3.19 $6.38

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Queens and Glen Head. The current time is 22:33:44.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.