How far is Queens, NY from Great Neck Gardens, NY?
The driving distance from Queens, NY to Great Neck Gardens, NY is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Queens and Great Neck Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Great Neck Gardens.
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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
4 mi · 5 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Little Neck Parkway
1879 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Little Neck Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Little Neck Parkway
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Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
1544 ft · 41 sec · Northern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Great Neck Road
9 m · 3 sec · Great Neck Road
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Continue on Great Neck Road
2455 ft · 56 sec · Great Neck Road
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Continue on Great Neck Road
2867 ft · 1 min · Great Neck Road
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Continue on South Station Plaza
553 ft · 17 sec · South Station Plaza
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Barstow Road
45 m · 4 sec · Barstow Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Barstow Road
603 ft · 19 sec · Barstow Road
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Turn right onto Grace Avenue
1088 ft · 36 sec · Grace Avenue
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Turn left onto Gilchrest Road
1517 ft · 44 sec · Gilchrest Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Station Road
1854 ft · 57 sec · Station Road
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Turn left onto North Oxford Boulevard
1127 ft · 50 sec · North Oxford Boulevard
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Turn right onto Plymouth Road
7 m · 1 sec · Plymouth Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plymouth Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Queens and Great Neck Gardens.
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.
Grand Central Parkway
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
4.02 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Queens and Sunny near Great Neck Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Queens to Great Neck Gardens?
The road trip is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Bellerose Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Queens and 6.8 miles from Great Neck Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.13 one way or $4.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Queens and Sunny near Great Neck Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Bellerose Terrace
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellerose Terrace.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Great Neck Gardens. Straight-line distance: 9.94 mi (15.99 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 Great Neck Gardens
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 1,186 |
| Coordinates | 40.7972200, -73.7238900 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Great Neck Gardens (-73.72389, 40.79722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| Premium | $5.37 | $2.58 | $5.15 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
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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