How far is Queens, NY from Ronkonkoma, NY?

The driving distance from Queens, NY to Ronkonkoma, NY is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.6 mi
01h 04m
Flight
39.02 mi
62.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.02 mi
Kilometers
62.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.6 mi
Kilometers
73.38 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ronkonkoma
Tue, Oct 20, 12:14 PM EDT
Return by in Queens
Tue, Oct 20, 1:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queens
2026-10-20T11:09
Arrive Ronkonkoma
Tue, Oct 20, 12:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Queens
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
North Massapequa
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Queens
22.7 mi
00h 32m
To Ronkonkoma
22.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Tuesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
65°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 20 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 to 22 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Ronkonkoma.

  1. 1

    Start on 104th Street

    842 ft · 40 sec · 104th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Conduit Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland

    750 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    24.8 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Sagtikos State Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Sagtikos State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead

    1145 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Riverhead

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    8.3 mi · 11 min · Long Island Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Ronkonkoma Avenue, Lake Ronkonkoma, Sayville

    1113 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    69 m · 12 sec · Express Drive South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ronkonkoma Avenue

    1119 ft · 29 sec · Ronkonkoma Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ronkonkoma Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
25.5 mi · 56%
Long Island Expressway
8.28 mi · 18%
Sagtikos State Parkway
4.06 mi · 9%
Rockaway Boulevard
3.17 mi · 7%
Belt Parkway
2.37 mi · 5%
South Conduit Avenue
0.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

24.8 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Massapequa
00h 32m from Queens
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Queens and Sunny near Ronkonkoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Queens to Ronkonkoma?

The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Massapequa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Queens and 22.9 miles from Ronkonkoma.

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

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.11 one way or $14.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Queens and Sunny near Ronkonkoma.

Stop Ideas Near North Massapequa

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 North Massapequa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Massapequa.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

36 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

45 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

45 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Ronkonkoma. Straight-line distance: 39.02 mi (62.8 km).

Queens

#1 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Ronkonkoma

#2 Ronkonkoma

Hamlet and census-designated place on Long Island in the Town of Islip, New York, United States

Population19,082
Coordinates40.8153800, -73.1123300
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Queens (-73.83652, 40.68149)
End: Ronkonkoma (-73.11233, 40.81538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.09 L · about $7.11
Round trip
$14.23
3.22 gal · 12.18 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $7.11 $14.23
Mid-grade $4.95 $7.97 $15.94
Premium $5.35 $8.61 $17.22
Diesel $6.51 $10.47 $20.95

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 · Oct 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Queens and Ronkonkoma. The current time is 11:09:46.

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.