How far is Queens, NY from Locust Valley, NY?
The driving distance from Queens, NY to Locust Valley, NY is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Queens and Locust Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Locust Valley.
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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
5.1 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Continue on Northern State Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
1265 ft · 38 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
689 ft · 22 sec · Shelter Rock Road
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Turn right onto South Service Road
1 km · 1 min · South Service Road
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Turn left onto Searingtown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road
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Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Glen Cove Road
2024 ft · 1 min · Glen Cove Road
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Continue on Greenvale Glen Cove Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Greenvale Glen Cove Road
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Turn straight onto Cedar Swamp Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Cedar Swamp Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Cedar Swamp Road
77 m · 6 sec · Cedar Swamp Road
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Continue on Pratt Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Pratt Boulevard
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Turn slight right
63 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Town Path
26 m · 2 sec · Town Path
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Keep slight left to continue on Town Path
1809 ft · 48 sec · Town Path
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Turn left onto Walnut Road
1 km · 2 min · Walnut Road
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Turn right onto Forest Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn left onto Birch Hill Road
12 m · 1 sec · Birch Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Birch Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Queens and Locust Valley.
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
5.07 mi · 00h 07m
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 Locust Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Queens to Locust Valley?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Manhasset Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Queens and 11.8 miles from Locust Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Queens and Sunny near Locust Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Manhasset Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
City Hall Wedding photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhasset Hills.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Locust Valley. Straight-line distance: 18.37 mi (29.56 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 Locust Valley
Census designated place in New York, USA
| Population | 3,406 |
| Coordinates | 40.8759300, -73.5970700 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Locust Valley (-73.59707, 40.87593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| Premium | $5.37 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
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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