How far is Queens, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Queens, NY to New York City, NY is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Queens and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens and New York 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
1.7 mi · 4 min · Rockaway Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Rockaway Boulevard
111 m · 9 sec · Rockaway Boulevard
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Continue on Eldert Lane
591 ft · 21 sec · Eldert Lane
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Turn sharp left onto Etna Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Etna Street
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Turn right onto Force Tube Avenue
61 m · 9 sec · Force Tube Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Broadway
55 m · 5 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Broadway
2.8 mi · 7 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Thornton Street
569 ft · 27 sec · Thornton Street
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Turn straight onto Flushing Avenue
1.9 mi · 5 min · Flushing Avenue
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Continue on Nassau Street
689 ft · 26 sec · Nassau Street
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Turn right onto Gold Street
537 ft · 28 sec · Gold Street
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Turn left onto Sands Street
1013 ft · 45 sec · Sands Street
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Continue on Sands Street
109 m · 19 sec · Sands Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Brooklyn Bridge
125 m · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard
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Continue on Centre Street
739 ft · 39 sec · Centre Street
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Turn left onto Reade Street
758 ft · 42 sec · Reade Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
43 m · 6 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Queens and New York 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.
Broadway
Continue on Broadway
2.8 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Queens and Mostly Sunny near New York City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Queens to New York City?
The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
East Flatbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Queens and 19.8 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Queens and Mostly Sunny near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near East Flatbush
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Flatbush.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Queens and New York City. Straight-line distance: 9.16 mi (14.74 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 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
| Population | 8,398,748 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.46 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.99 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| Premium | $5.39 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $5.80 | $11.59 |
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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