How far is Queens, NY from Van Nest, NY?

The driving distance from Queens, NY to Van Nest, NY is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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
14.68 mi
00h 28m
Flight
11.62 mi
18.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.62 mi
Kilometers
18.7 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.68 mi
Kilometers
23.62 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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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 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Van Nest
Fri, Nov 6, 10:43 AM EST
Return by in Queens
Fri, Nov 6, 11:11 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queens
2026-11-06T10:14
Arrive Van Nest
Fri, Nov 6, 10:43 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Queens
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Richmond Hill
NY

A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.

From Queens
7.3 mi
00h 14m
To Van Nest
7.3 mi
00h 14m

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
Today

Heavy Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Van Nest.

  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

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    1 km · 56 sec · Hutchinson River Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward East Tremont Avenue, Westchester Avenue

    870 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Tremont Avenue

    1979 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  14. 14

    Keep straight to continue on East Tremont Avenue

    3000 ft · 2 min · East Tremont Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Bronxdale Avenue

    1.2 km · 3 min · Bronxdale Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Barnes Avenue

    135 m · 15 sec · Barnes Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barnes Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Van Wyck Expressway
5.7 mi · 39%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 13%
Liberty Avenue
1.53 mi · 10%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 9%
Hutchinson River Expressway
1.19 mi · 8%
East Tremont Avenue
1.11 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Van Wyck Expressway

Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

5.7 mi · 00h 08m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond Hill
00h 14m from Queens
Leave By
7:34 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Queens and Heavy Rain near Van Nest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Queens to Van Nest?

The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Queens and 7.3 miles from Van Nest.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Queens and Heavy Rain near Van Nest.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill

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 Richmond Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 7.4 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 9.6 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 10.3 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.2 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond Hill.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Van Nest. Straight-line distance: 11.62 mi (18.7 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 Van Nest

Situated in the southeastern section of Bronx County within New York City, this urban neighborhood is bounded generally by Bronxdale Avenue to the north and East Tremont Avenue to the south.

Population0
Coordinates40.8484300, -73.8637500
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Queens (-73.83652, 40.68149)
End: Van Nest (-73.86375, 40.84843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.96 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.50
1.04 gal · 3.92 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.32 $2.25 $4.50
Mid-grade $4.88 $2.54 $5.08
Premium $5.28 $2.75 $5.49
Diesel $6.48 $3.37 $6.74

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Queens and Van Nest. The current time is 10:14:51.

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.