How far is Queens, NY from New Brighton, NY?

The driving distance from Queens, NY to New Brighton, NY is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.51 mi
00h 42m
Flight
13.71 mi
22.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.71 mi
Kilometers
22.06 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.51 mi
Kilometers
36.22 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Brighton
Fri, Nov 6, 6:49 PM EST
Return by in Queens
Fri, Nov 6, 7:32 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queens
2026-11-06T18:06
Arrive New Brighton
Fri, Nov 6, 6:49 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Queens
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Roxbury
NY

Town in Delaware County, New York

From Queens
11.2 mi
00h 21m
To New Brighton
11.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Overnight
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queens and New Brighton.

  1. 1

    Start on 104th Street

    842 ft · 45 sec · 104th Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Rockaway Boulevard

    2534 ft · 57 sec · Rockaway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cross Bay Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cross Bay Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Shore Parkway

    722 ft · 20 sec · Shore Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    834 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    13.8 mi · 21 min · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island

    3056 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level

    1964 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Gowanus Expressway

    759 ft · 9 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    3139 ft · 59 sec · Staten Island Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Hylan Boulevard

    1678 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Narrows Road North

    107 m · 9 sec · Narrows Road North

  14. 14

    Continue on Narrows Road North

    53 m · 9 sec · Narrows Road North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hylan Boulevard

    2465 ft · 55 sec · Hylan Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Tompkins Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Tompkins Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    987 ft · 47 sec · Canal Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Wright Street

    843 ft · 41 sec · Wright Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Van Duzer Street

    94 m · 18 sec · Van Duzer Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Beach Street

    679 ft · 28 sec · Beach Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint Pauls Avenue

    43 m · 11 sec · Saint Pauls Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Cebra Avenue

    2164 ft · 1 min · Cebra Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Castleton Avenue

    803 ft · 34 sec · Castleton Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Jersey Street

    802 ft · 30 sec · Jersey Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Brighton Avenue

    69 m · 12 sec · Brighton Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto York Avenue

    944 ft · 39 sec · York Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue

    897 ft · 40 sec · Prospect Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Franklin Avenue

    1099 ft · 53 sec · Franklin Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Cassidy Place

    85 m · 12 sec · Cassidy Place

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cassidy Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
30 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
133.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
13.8 mi · 61%
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.39 mi · 6%
Tompkins Avenue
1.01 mi · 4%
Cross Bay Boulevard
0.93 mi · 4%
Hylan Boulevard
0.78 mi · 3%
Staten Island Expressway
0.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

13.8 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roxbury
00h 21m from Queens
Leave By
7:04 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Queens and Rain near New Brighton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Queens to New Brighton?

The road trip is about 22.5 miles (36.2 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?

Roxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Queens and 11.2 miles from New Brighton.

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

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Queens and Rain near New Brighton.

Stop Ideas Near Roxbury

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 Roxbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 9 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roxbury.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

30 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queens and New Brighton. Straight-line distance: 13.71 mi (22.06 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 New Brighton

New Brighton is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6423300, -74.0929200
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Queens (-73.83652, 40.68149)
End: New Brighton (-74.09292, 40.64233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.01 L · about $3.45
Round trip
$6.90
1.6 gal · 6.02 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $3.45 $6.90
Mid-grade $4.87 $3.90 $7.79
Premium $5.27 $4.21 $8.43
Diesel $6.47 $5.18 $10.35

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 New Brighton. The current time is 18:06:47.

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.