How far is Sea Cliff, NY from Queens, NY?
The driving distance from Sea Cliff, NY to Queens, NY is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 45m.
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 Sea Cliff and Queens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sea Cliff and Queens.
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Start on Roslyn Avenue
659 ft · 31 sec · Roslyn Avenue
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Turn right onto Glen Avenue
2171 ft · 60 sec · Glen Avenue
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Turn straight onto Prospect Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Prospect Avenue
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Continue on Shore Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Shore Road
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Continue on Scudders Lane
859 ft · 21 sec · Scudders Lane
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Turn right onto Glenwood Road
3093 ft · 1 min · Glenwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bryant Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Bryant Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Old Northern Boulevard
650 ft · 15 sec · Old Northern Boulevard
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Turn straight onto East Broadway
2476 ft · 57 sec · East Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Roslyn Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Roslyn Road
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Take the ramp right toward N West: New York
940 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Northern State Parkway
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Continue on Grand Central Parkway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard
651 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1451 ft · 48 sec · 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 Sea Cliff 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.
Grand Central Parkway
Continue on Grand Central Parkway
5.32 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 Sea Cliff 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 Sea Cliff to Queens?
The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 9.9 miles from Sea Cliff and 14.4 miles from Queens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.86 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sea Cliff 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
Mount Vernon City Hall
Town Hall
Flushing 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 Sea Cliff and Queens. Straight-line distance: 15.32 mi (24.65 km).
#1 Sea Cliff
Village in New York
| Population | 5,056 |
| Coordinates | 40.8489900, -73.6448500 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.49 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.01 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $6.50 | $5.59 | $11.19 |
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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