How far is Queens, NY from Kensington, NY?
The driving distance from Queens, NY to Kensington, NY is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Queens and Kensington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Kensington.
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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
1323 ft · 42 sec · Gilchrest Road
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Turn left onto Arleigh Road
3 m · 1 sec · Arleigh Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arleigh Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Queens and Kensington.
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.
Rain leaving Queens and Heavy Rain near Kensington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Queens to Kensington?
The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Queens and 6.5 miles from Kensington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.98 one way or $3.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Queens and Heavy Rain near Kensington.
Stop Ideas Near Hillside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
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Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillside.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Kensington. Straight-line distance: 9.78 mi (15.74 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 Kensington
Kensington is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7934300, -73.7220800 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kensington (-73.72208, 40.79343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $4.31 | $1.98 | $3.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
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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