How far is Queens, NY from Willowbrook, NY?
The driving distance from Queens, NY to Willowbrook, NY is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in Delaware County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Queens and Willowbrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Willowbrook.
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Start on 104th Street
842 ft · 45 sec · 104th Street
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Turn sharp right onto Rockaway Boulevard
2534 ft · 57 sec · Rockaway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Cross Bay Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Cross Bay Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Shore Parkway
722 ft · 20 sec · Shore Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
834 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
13.8 mi · 21 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
3056 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
1964 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right onto Gowanus Expressway
759 ft · 9 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
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Continue on Staten Island Expressway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bradley Avenue
1070 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto North Gannon Avenue
99 m · 15 sec · North Gannon Avenue
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Turn left onto Bradley Avenue
1760 ft · 56 sec · Bradley Avenue
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Turn right onto Willowbrook Road
1933 ft · 55 sec · Willowbrook Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Willowbrook Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Queens and Willowbrook.
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.
Belt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
13.8 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Queens and Sunny near Willowbrook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Queens to Willowbrook?
The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Roxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Queens and 11.4 miles from Willowbrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.46 one way or $6.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Queens and Sunny near Willowbrook.
Stop Ideas Near Roxbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
City of Elizabeth
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roxbury.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Willowbrook. Straight-line distance: 16.73 mi (26.93 km).
#1 Queens
The most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,339,150 |
| Coordinates | 40.6814900, -73.8365200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Willowbrook
Situated in the north-central portion of Richmond County on Staten Island, this neighborhood lies at an elevation of approximately 138 feet above sea level, placing it higher than many coastal areas of the borough.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6031600, -74.1384800 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willowbrook (-74.13848, 40.60316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.27 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $3.92 | $7.83 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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