How far is Queens, NY from Throgs Neck, NY?

The driving distance from Queens, NY to Throgs Neck, NY is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
13.99 mi
00h 24m
Flight
9.79 mi
15.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.79 mi
Kilometers
15.76 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.99 mi
Kilometers
22.52 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Throgs Neck
Fri, Nov 6, 10:17 PM EST
Return by in Queens
Fri, Nov 6, 10:41 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queens
2026-11-06T21:53
Arrive Throgs Neck
Fri, Nov 6, 10:17 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Queens
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Hillside
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Queens
7 mi
00h 12m
To Throgs Neck
7 mi
00h 12m

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
68°F
Friday

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Throgs Neck.

  1. 1

    Start on 104th Street

    91 m · 19 sec · 104th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 107th Avenue

    81 m · 17 sec · 107th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 105th Street

    573 ft · 28 sec · 105th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East

    23 m · 1 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx

    801 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Union Turnpike

    1868 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2040 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Union Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Union Turnpike

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 295 North: Clearview Expressway North, Throgs Neck Bridge

    1286 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Expressway

    4 mi · 4 min · Clearview Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2775 ft · 48 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clearview Expressway
3.97 mi · 28%
Union Turnpike
2.93 mi · 21%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 14%
Liberty Avenue
1.53 mi · 11%
Van Wyck Expressway
1 mi · 7%
Main Street
0.74 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Clearview Expressway

Merge slight left onto Clearview Expressway

3.97 mi · 00h 04m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 12m from Queens
Leave By
7:42 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Queens and Rain near Throgs Neck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Queens to Throgs Neck?

The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Queens and 7 miles from Throgs Neck.

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

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Queens and Rain near Throgs Neck.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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 Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 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 12.6 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 HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.4 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 Hillside.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

23 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Throgs Neck. Straight-line distance: 9.79 mi (15.76 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 Throgs Neck

Situated in the southeastern corner of Bronx County, this narrow peninsula juts out where the East River meets Long Island Sound.

Population0
Coordinates40.8226000, -73.8195800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Queens (-73.83652, 40.68149)
End: Throgs Neck (-73.81958, 40.8226)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.87 L · about $2.11
Round trip
$4.22
0.98 gal · 3.74 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $2.11 $4.22
Mid-grade $4.87 $2.39 $4.77
Premium $5.27 $2.58 $5.16
Diesel $6.47 $3.17 $6.34

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 Throgs Neck. The current time is 21:53:42.

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.