How far is Seaside, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Seaside, NY to Queens, NY is about 8.1 miles (13 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (11 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.08 mi
00h 21m
Flight
6.81 mi
10.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.81 mi
Kilometers
10.96 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.08 mi
Kilometers
13 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Sat, Nov 7, 2:50 AM EST
Return by in Seaside
Sat, Nov 7, 3:11 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seaside
2026-11-07T02:29
Arrive Queens
Sat, Nov 7, 2:50 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Seaside
10:00 PM EST
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
Arverne
NY

Neighborhood in Queens, New York City

From Seaside
4 mi
00h 10m
To Queens
4 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Seaside Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Saturday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Saturday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rockaway Freeway

    583 ft · 24 sec · Rockaway Freeway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beach 108th Street

    151 m · 23 sec · Beach 108th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Beach Channel Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Beach Channel Drive

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge, Belt Parkway

    1881 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Cross Bay Bridge

    1684 ft · 36 sec · Cross Bay Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on Cross Bay Boulevard

    6 mi · 16 min · Cross Bay Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Cross Bay Boulevard

    118 m · 19 sec · Cross Bay Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2161 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seaside 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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cross Bay Boulevard
6.08 mi · 75%
Beach Channel Drive
0.65 mi · 8%
Liberty Avenue
0.41 mi · 5%
Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge
0.36 mi · 4%
Cross Bay Bridge
0.32 mi · 4%
Rockaway Freeway
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cross Bay Boulevard

Continue on Cross Bay Boulevard

6 mi · 00h 16m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
6.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arverne
00h 10m from Seaside
Leave By
7:48 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seaside and Mostly Sunny near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Arverne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Seaside and 4 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 6.8 miles (11 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.25 one way or $2.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seaside and Mostly Sunny near Queens.

Stop Ideas Near Arverne

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 Arverne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12 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 10.9 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 12.9 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 11.9 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 Arverne.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

36 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

New Rochelle station

36 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seaside and Queens. Straight-line distance: 6.81 mi (10.96 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Seaside

Seaside is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5831600, -73.8281900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockaway Freeway (-73.828174, 40.583129)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.08 L · about $1.25
Round trip
$2.50
0.58 gal · 2.16 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $1.25 $2.50
Mid-grade $4.87 $1.41 $2.83
Premium $5.27 $1.53 $3.06
Diesel $6.47 $1.88 $3.75

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Seaside and Queens. The current time is 02:29:12.

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.