How far is Rockaway Point, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Rockaway Point, NY to Queens, NY is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
12.23 mi
00h 27m
Flight
9.31 mi
14.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.31 mi
Kilometers
14.98 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.23 mi
Kilometers
19.69 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Sun, Nov 8, 5:08 PM EST
Return by in Rockaway Point
Sun, Nov 8, 5:36 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockaway Point
2026-11-08T16:41
Arrive Queens
Sun, Nov 8, 5:08 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rockaway Point
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
East Flatbush
NY

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

From Rockaway Point
6.2 mi
00h 13m
To Queens
6.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 8:00 AM EST
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rockaway Point and Queens.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockaway Point and Queens.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beach 207th Street

    13 m · 5 sec · Beach 207th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rockaway Point Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 6 min · Rockaway Point Boulevard

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Marine Parkway Bridge, Brooklyn

    1442 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge

    1.4 km · 2 min · Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on Flatbush Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Flatbush Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Kennedy Airport

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Belt Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Woodhaven, Rockaways, Cross Bay Boulevard

    1286 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Cross Bay Boulevard

    1 mi · 3 min · Cross Bay Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Cross Bay Boulevard

    118 m · 19 sec · Cross Bay Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2161 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockaway Point and Queens.

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
5.71 mi · 47%
Rockaway Point Boulevard
1.81 mi · 15%
Flatbush Avenue
1.45 mi · 12%
Cross Bay Boulevard
1.09 mi · 9%
Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
0.86 mi · 7%
Liberty Avenue
0.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

5.71 mi · 00h 09m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
9.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Flatbush
00h 13m from Rockaway Point
Leave By
7:36 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rockaway Point and Sunny near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockaway Point to Queens?

The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

East Flatbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Rockaway Point and 6.1 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockaway Point and Sunny near Queens.

Stop Ideas Near East Flatbush

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 Flatbush and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 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 8.7 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 10.9 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 10.6 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 East Flatbush.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

31 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockaway Point and Queens. Straight-line distance: 9.31 mi (14.98 km).

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#1 Rockaway Point

Rockaway Point is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5606600, -73.9151400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.915131, 40.560782)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.63 L · about $1.84
Round trip
$3.67
0.86 gal · 3.26 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $1.84 $3.67
Mid-grade $4.83 $2.08 $4.16
Premium $5.23 $2.25 $4.50
Diesel $6.45 $2.77 $5.54

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockaway Point and Queens. The current time is 16:41:42.

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.