How far is Sands Point, NY from Queens, NY?
The driving distance from Sands Point, NY to Queens, NY is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sands Point and Queens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sands Point and Queens.
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Start on Sands Point Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Sands Point Road
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Continue on Shore Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Shore Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2688 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Plandome Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Plandome Road
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Turn right onto Plandome Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Plandome Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northern Boulevard
3063 ft · 1 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Community Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Community Drive
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Turn slight right
50 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 West: New York
1651 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Utopia Parkway, 164th Street
603 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway
140 m · 10 sec · Horace Harding Expressway
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Turn left onto Utopia Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Utopia Parkway
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Turn right onto Union Turnpike
1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Turnpike
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Turn left onto Main Street
2103 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
2536 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
563 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto 104th Street
63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sands Point and Queens.
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.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
4.71 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Sands Point and Partly Sunny near Queens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sands Point to Queens?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Sands Point and 11.7 miles from Queens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sands Point and Partly Sunny near Queens.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Success
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
New Rochelle City Clerk
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sands Point and Queens. Straight-line distance: 13.28 mi (21.38 km).
#1 Sands Point
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 2,802 |
| Coordinates | 40.8517700, -73.7187400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Queens
The most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,339,150 |
| Coordinates | 40.6814900, -73.8365200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.49 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.01 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| Diesel | $6.50 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
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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