How far is Queens, NY from Stony Brook, NY?

The driving distance from Queens, NY to Stony Brook, NY is about 50 miles (80.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
49.96 mi
01h 14m
Flight
40.1 mi
64.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.1 mi
Kilometers
64.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.96 mi
Kilometers
80.4 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stony Brook
Wed, Sep 23, 3:59 PM EDT
Return by in Queens
Wed, Sep 23, 5:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queens
2026-09-23T14:44
Arrive Stony Brook
Wed, Sep 23, 3:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
East Farmingdale
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Queens
24.9 mi
00h 37m
To Stony Brook
25 mi
00h 37m

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
68°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Stony Brook.

  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

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Long Island Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip

    669 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1153 ft · 23 sec · Express Drive South

  14. 14

    Continue on Express Drive South

    2136 ft · 45 sec · Express Drive South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Wheeler Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Townline Road

    530 ft · 17 sec · Townline Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard

    1.5 km · 1 min · Hauppauge Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Hauppauge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hauppauge Road

  19. 19

    Continue on River Road

    56 m · 3 sec · River Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Country Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North Country Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Smithtown-Port Jefferson Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Smithtown-Port Jefferson Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Country Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Country Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Christian Avenue

    2555 ft · 51 sec · Christian Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    20 m · 1 sec · Cedar Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
25.5 mi · 51%
Sagtikos State Parkway
4.06 mi · 8%
North Country Road
4.05 mi · 8%
Rockaway Boulevard
3.17 mi · 6%
Belt Parkway
2.37 mi · 5%
Long Island Expressway
2.25 mi · 4%
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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
40.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Farmingdale
00h 37m from Queens
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Queens and Partly Sunny near Stony Brook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Queens to Stony Brook?

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

East Farmingdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Queens and 25 miles from Stony Brook.

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

The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.91 one way or $15.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Farmingdale

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 East Farmingdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 4.7 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 4.2 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 East Farmingdale.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

37 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

37 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

47 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Stony Brook. Straight-line distance: 40.1 mi (64.53 km).

Queens

#1 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

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

#2 Stony Brook

Public university in Stony Brook, New York, United States

Population13,740
Coordinates40.9256500, -73.1409400
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Queens (-73.83652, 40.68149)
End: Stony Brook (-73.14094, 40.92565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.67 L · about $7.91
Round trip
$15.81
3.52 gal · 13.34 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $7.91 $15.81
Mid-grade $5.01 $8.82 $17.63
Premium $5.41 $9.52 $19.05
Diesel $6.50 $11.45 $22.89

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 Stony Brook. The current time is 14:44:58.

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.