How far is Selden, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Selden, NY to Queens, NY is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.7 mi
01h 18m
Flight
43.81 mi
70.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.81 mi
Kilometers
70.51 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.7 mi
Kilometers
86.42 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Wed, Sep 23, 12:22 PM EDT
Return by in Selden
Wed, Sep 23, 1:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Selden
2026-09-23T11:04
Arrive Queens
Wed, Sep 23, 12:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Selden
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
North Lindenhurst
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Selden
25.8 mi
00h 39m
To Queens
27.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Selden Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Wednesday
Using Farmingville as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
28 to 35 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 Selden and Queens.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Middle Country Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Middle Country Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Smithtown Bypass

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Smithtown Bypass

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown

    116 m · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard

    2424 ft · 46 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Townline Road

    128 m · 9 sec · Townline Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Joshuas Path

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path

  8. 8

    Continue on Islip Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Islip Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward SO: New York

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Heckscher State Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Southern State Parkway

    694 ft · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    25.2 mi · 32 min · Southern State Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockaway Boulevard

    898 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Conduit Avenue

    1579 ft · 46 sec · North Conduit Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard

    2540 ft · 51 sec · Rockaway Boulevard

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 103rd Street

    803 ft · 37 sec · 103rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    78 m · 12 sec · Liberty Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right 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 Selden and Queens.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
25.4 mi · 47%
Middle Country Road
5.5 mi · 10%
Heckscher State Parkway
3.89 mi · 7%
Smithtown Bypass
3.8 mi · 7%
Rockaway Boulevard
3.34 mi · 6%
Belt Parkway
3.16 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

25.2 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
43.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Lindenhurst
00h 39m from Selden
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Selden 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 Selden to Queens?

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

North Lindenhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Selden and 27.9 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.49 one way or $16.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Selden and Partly Sunny near Queens.

Stop Ideas Near North Lindenhurst

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 Lindenhurst and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 4.2 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Lindenhurst.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

50 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

52 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Selden and Queens. Straight-line distance: 43.81 mi (70.51 km).

Selden

#1 Selden

Town in Kansas

Population19,851
Coordinates40.8664900, -73.0356600
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Middle Country Road (-73.035658, 40.86648)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.17 L · about $8.49
Round trip
$16.98
3.78 gal · 14.34 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $8.49 $16.98
Mid-grade $5.01 $9.47 $18.93
Premium $5.41 $10.23 $20.45
Diesel $6.50 $12.29 $24.59

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 Selden and Queens. The current time is 11:04:23.

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.