How far is Queens, NY from Little Neck, NY?
The driving distance from Queens, NY to Little Neck, NY is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Queens and Little Neck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Little Neck.
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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
2040 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Union Turnpike
1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Turnpike
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Turn left onto Utopia Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Utopia Parkway
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Turn right onto Horace Harding Expressway
86 m · 5 sec · Horace Harding Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island
885 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward East Hampton Boulevard, Douglaston Parkway
765 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway
79 m · 8 sec · Horace Harding Expressway
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Continue on West Alley Road
1261 ft · 27 sec · West Alley Road
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Continue on Douglaston Parkway
2004 ft · 52 sec · Douglaston Parkway
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Turn right onto Horace Harding Expressway
2489 ft · 57 sec · Horace Harding Expressway
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Turn left onto Marathon Parkway
847 ft · 27 sec · Marathon Parkway
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Turn right onto 52nd Avenue
113 m · 16 sec · 52nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 52nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Queens and Little Neck.
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.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
2.23 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Queens and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Little Neck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Queens to Little Neck?
The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 5 miles from Queens and 5 miles from Little Neck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Queens and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Little Neck.
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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CITY HALL LOBBY
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 Little Neck. Straight-line distance: 7.84 mi (12.62 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 Little Neck
Little Neck is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7628900, -73.7322500 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Neck (-73.73225, 40.76289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $4.01 | $1.40 | $2.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.64 | $3.29 |
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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