How far is South Beach, NY from Queens, NY?
The driving distance from South Beach, NY to Queens, NY is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Beach and Queens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Beach and Queens.
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Start on the route
158 m · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Father Capodanno Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Father Capodanno Boulevard
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Continue on Lily Pond Avenue
1691 ft · 59 sec · Lily Pond Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge
656 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge
132 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
1594 ft · 28 sec · Staten Island Expressway
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Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Gowanus Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278 East
1063 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway
830 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
44 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
2 mi · 5 min · Fort Hamilton Parkway
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Turn right onto 39th Street
2269 ft · 57 sec · 39th Street
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Turn left onto 14th Avenue
1281 ft · 35 sec · 14th Avenue
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Continue on Church Avenue
3.5 mi · 8 min · Church Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
554 ft · 19 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
50 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Linden Boulevard
3.7 mi · 6 min · Linden Boulevard
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1520 ft · 26 sec · South Conduit Avenue
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1118 ft · 40 sec · South Conduit Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cross Bay Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Cross Bay Boulevard
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Continue on Cross Bay Boulevard
118 m · 19 sec · Cross Bay Boulevard
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
2161 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue
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Turn right 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 South Beach 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.
Linden Boulevard
Merge slight left onto Linden Boulevard
3.67 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Beach 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 South Beach to Queens?
The road trip is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from South Beach and 11.9 miles from Queens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.03 one way or $6.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Beach and Mostly Sunny near Queens.
Stop Ideas Near Kensington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Beach and Queens. Straight-line distance: 14.28 mi (22.98 km).
#1 South Beach
Situated on the East Shore of Staten Island within Richmond County, this coastal neighborhood borders Lower New York Bay directly south of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5832900, -74.0760900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 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 | $4.26 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $3.70 | $7.41 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
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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