How far is Roosevelt, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Roosevelt, NY to Queens, NY is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.88 mi
00h 35m
Flight
12.97 mi
20.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.97 mi
Kilometers
20.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.88 mi
Kilometers
25.56 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Fri, Oct 16, 12:06 AM EDT
Return by in Roosevelt
Fri, Oct 16, 12:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roosevelt
2026-10-15T23:31
Arrive Queens
Fri, Oct 16, 12:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roosevelt
10:00 PM EDT
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
North Valley Stream
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Roosevelt
7.8 mi
00h 17m
To Queens
8.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Roosevelt Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Tonight
Using Carle Place as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SE
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
This Afternoon
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roosevelt and Queens.

  1. 1

    Start on Mollineaux Street

    112 m · 19 sec · Mollineaux Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    81 m · 13 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Babylon Turnpike

    141 m · 10 sec · Babylon Turnpike

  4. 4

    Continue on Nassau Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Nassau Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    46 m · 3 sec · Pine Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward SO West

    992 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Southern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockaway Boulevard

    898 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Conduit Avenue

    1579 ft · 46 sec · North Conduit Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard

    2540 ft · 51 sec · Rockaway Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 103rd Street

    803 ft · 37 sec · 103rd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    78 m · 12 sec · Liberty Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roosevelt 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
7.46 mi · 47%
Rockaway Boulevard
3.34 mi · 21%
Belt Parkway
3.16 mi · 20%
Nassau Road
0.68 mi · 4%
North Conduit Avenue
0.3 mi · 2%
SO West
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

7.46 mi · 00h 10m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Valley Stream
00h 17m from Roosevelt
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers leaving Roosevelt and Sunny near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roosevelt to Queens?

The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

North Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Roosevelt and 8.1 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers around Roosevelt and Sunny near Queens.

Stop Ideas Near North Valley Stream

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 North Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.8 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
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 13.8 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

North Valley Stream
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

City Hall Wedding Photographer by Artlook

Brooklyn , NY
210 Joralemon St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

33 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roosevelt and Queens. Straight-line distance: 12.97 mi (20.87 km).

Roosevelt

#1 Roosevelt

U.

Population16,258
Coordinates40.6787100, -73.5890200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Mollineaux Street (-73.589015, 40.678671)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.12 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.12 gal · 4.24 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.98 $2.79 $5.58
Premium $5.38 $3.01 $6.03
Diesel $6.51 $3.65 $7.29

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Roosevelt and Queens. The current time is 23:31:07.

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.