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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.33 mi
00h 45m
Flight
15.32 mi
24.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.32 mi
Kilometers
24.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.33 mi
Kilometers
39.15 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Wed, Sep 23, 12:42 PM EDT
Return by in Sea Cliff
Wed, Sep 23, 1:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sea Cliff
2026-09-23T11:57
Arrive Queens
Wed, Sep 23, 12:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sea Cliff
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From Sea Cliff
9.9 mi
00h 22m
To Queens
14.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph NE
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Wednesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Roslyn Avenue

    659 ft · 31 sec · Roslyn Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Glen Avenue

    2171 ft · 60 sec · Glen Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Prospect Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Prospect Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Shore Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Shore Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Scudders Lane

    859 ft · 21 sec · Scudders Lane

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Glenwood Road

    3093 ft · 1 min · Glenwood Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bryant Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Bryant Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Old Northern Boulevard

    650 ft · 15 sec · Old Northern Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Broadway

    2476 ft · 57 sec · East Broadway

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Roslyn Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roslyn Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward N West: New York

    940 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Northern State Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Grand Central Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard

    651 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Grand Central Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1451 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    2536 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Central Parkway
6.54 mi · 27%
Northern State Parkway
4.24 mi · 17%
Liberty Avenue
1.55 mi · 6%
Roslyn Road
1.09 mi · 4%
Bryant Avenue
1.01 mi · 4%
Van Wyck Expressway West
0.94 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
15.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
00h 22m from Sea Cliff
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Success and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.9 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
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Lake Success
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.1 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
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 6 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sea Cliff and Queens. Straight-line distance: 15.32 mi (24.65 km).

Sea Cliff

#1 Sea Cliff

Village in New York

Population5,056
Coordinates40.8489900, -73.6448500
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Roslyn Avenue (-73.644839, 40.848989)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.25 L · about $3.86
Round trip
$7.73
1.72 gal · 6.5 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in New York · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sea Cliff and Queens. The current time is 11:57:13.

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.