How far is Queens, NY from Long Island City, NY?
The driving distance from Queens, NY to Long Island City, NY is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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.
A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Queens and Long Island City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Long Island City.
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Start on 104th Street
842 ft · 45 sec · 104th Street
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Turn sharp right onto Rockaway Boulevard
2534 ft · 58 sec · Rockaway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
4 mi · 10 min · Woodhaven Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel
792 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Hunters Point Avenue, Greenpoint Avenue
2280 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard
24 m · 2 sec · Laurel Hill Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Hunters Point Avenue
1.2 km · 3 min · Hunters Point Avenue
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Continue on 49th Avenue
2323 ft · 2 min · 49th Avenue
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Turn right onto 21st Street
815 ft · 23 sec · 21st Street
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Turn sharp left onto Jackson Avenue
17 m · 1 sec · Jackson Avenue
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Turn right onto 47th Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · 47th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 47th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Queens and Long Island City.
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.
Woodhaven Boulevard
Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
3.99 mi · 00h 10m
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 Showers leaving Queens and Rain Showers near Long Island City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Queens to Long Island City?
The road trip is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Queens and 4.7 miles from Long Island City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Queens and Rain Showers near Long Island City.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill
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
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond Hill.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Long Island City. Straight-line distance: 7.33 mi (11.79 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 Long Island City
Long Island City is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7448200, -73.9487500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Island City (-73.94875, 40.74482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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 | $4.45 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.69 | $3.39 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
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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