How far is Queens, NY from Shinnecock Hills, NY?

The driving distance from Queens, NY to Shinnecock Hills, NY is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
76.25 mi
01h 47m
Flight
73.26 mi
117.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.26 mi
Kilometers
117.9 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.25 mi
Kilometers
122.72 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shinnecock Hills
Wed, Sep 23, 3:50 PM EDT
Return by in Queens
Wed, Sep 23, 5:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queens
2026-09-23T14:03
Arrive Shinnecock Hills
Wed, Sep 23, 3:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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 Great River
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Queens
38 mi
00h 53m
To Shinnecock Hills
38.2 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Wednesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph NE
Destination
Shinnecock Hills Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
65°F
This Afternoon
Using Mattituck as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
25 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Shinnecock Hills.

  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

    2402 ft · 41 sec · Belt Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard

    781 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    69.5 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Sunrise Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 39

    1260 ft · 34 sec · County Road 39

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hills Station Road

    2137 ft · 1 min · Hills Station Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto McGregor Drive

    99 m · 14 sec · McGregor Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McGregor Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
69.5 mi · 91%
Rockaway Boulevard
3.17 mi · 4%
South Conduit Avenue
2 mi · 3%
Belt Parkway
0.45 mi · 1%
Hills Station Road
0.41 mi · 1%
County Road 39
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

69.5 mi · 01h 32m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
73.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Great River
00h 53m from Queens
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Queens and Partly Sunny near Shinnecock Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Queens to Shinnecock Hills?

The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 Great River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Queens and 38.2 miles from Shinnecock Hills.

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

The direct path is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.08 one way or $24.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Great River

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 Great River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.9 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
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Great River.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

46 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

48 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

55 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Union Station

65 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Shinnecock Hills. Straight-line distance: 73.26 mi (117.9 km).

Queens

#1 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

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

#2 Shinnecock Hills

City in Southampton, New York, United States of America

Population2,188
Coordinates40.8909300, -72.4637000
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Queens (-73.83652, 40.68149)
End: Shinnecock Hills (-72.4637, 40.89093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.19 L · about $12.08
Round trip
$24.17
5.38 gal · 20.38 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $12.08 $24.17
Mid-grade $5.01 $13.47 $26.95
Premium $5.41 $14.56 $29.11
Diesel $6.50 $17.50 $34.99

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Queens and Shinnecock Hills. The current time is 14:03:28.

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.