How far is Queens, NY from Laurel, NY?

The driving distance from Queens, NY to Laurel, NY is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.19 mi
01h 52m
Flight
69.54 mi
111.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.54 mi
Kilometers
111.92 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.19 mi
Kilometers
124.23 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laurel
Sat, Nov 7, 7:02 AM EST
Return by in Queens
Sat, Nov 7, 8:55 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queens
2026-11-07T05:09
Arrive Laurel
Sat, Nov 7, 7:02 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Queens
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
North Great River
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Queens
38.5 mi
00h 56m
To Laurel
38.7 mi
00h 56m

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

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Laurel.

  1. 1

    Start on 104th Street

    842 ft · 40 sec · 104th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Conduit Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland

    750 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    2402 ft · 41 sec · Belt Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard

    781 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Sunrise Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 31 North: Riverhead

    1821 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Riverhead Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Old Riverhead Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Quogue Riverhead Road

    49 m · 2 sec · Quogue Riverhead Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Quogue Riverhead Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Quogue Riverhead Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Cross River Drive

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Cross River Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Route 25

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Route 25

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Road

    1063 ft · 24 sec · Main Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Franklinville Road

    869 ft · 21 sec · Franklinville Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Aldrich Lane

    19 m · 1 sec · Aldrich Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Aldrich Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
60.1 mi · 78%
Route 25
4.76 mi · 6%
Cross River Drive
3.23 mi · 4%
Rockaway Boulevard
3.17 mi · 4%
South Conduit Avenue
2 mi · 3%
Quogue Riverhead Road
1.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

60.1 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Great River
00h 56m from Queens
Leave By
2:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Queens and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Laurel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Queens to Laurel?

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km) and usually takes 01h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Great River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Queens and 38.7 miles from Laurel.

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

The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.72 one way or $23.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Queens and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Laurel.

Stop Ideas Near North Great River

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 North Great River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Great River.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

46 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

48 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

55 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Union Station

65 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 69.54 mi (111.92 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 Laurel

Laurel is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.9695400, -72.5620300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Queens (-73.83652, 40.68149)
End: Laurel (-72.56203, 40.96954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.31 L · about $11.72
Round trip
$23.45
5.44 gal · 20.62 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $11.72 $23.45
Mid-grade $4.87 $13.25 $26.50
Premium $5.27 $14.33 $28.66
Diesel $6.47 $17.60 $35.20

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Queens and Laurel. The current time is 05:09:42.

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.