How far is South Nyack, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from South Nyack, NY to Queens, NY is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
41.91 mi
00h 58m
Flight
28.09 mi
45.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.09 mi
Kilometers
45.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.91 mi
Kilometers
67.44 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Fri, Oct 16, 3:37 AM EDT
Return by in South Nyack
Fri, Oct 16, 4:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Nyack
2026-10-16T02:38
Arrive Queens
Fri, Oct 16, 3:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Nyack
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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From South Nyack
18.1 mi
00h 29m
To Queens
23.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Friday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Nyack and Queens.

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Route 9W

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Route 9W

  4. 4

    Continue on Palisades Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Palisades Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward Palisades Parkway South, Palisades Scenic Byway

    940 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    10.3 mi · 15 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2776 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  9. 9

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Nyack 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
10.9 mi · 26%
Cross Bronx Expressway
4.45 mi · 11%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 10%
Route 9W
2.62 mi · 6%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 5%
Liberty Avenue
1.55 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

10.3 mi · 00h 15m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 29m from South Nyack
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Nyack and Rain Showers near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Nyack to Queens?

The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from South Nyack and 23.9 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around South Nyack and Rain Showers near Queens.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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 Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9.8 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Nyack and Queens. Straight-line distance: 28.09 mi (45.21 km).

South Nyack

#1 South Nyack

Village in New York, United States

Population3,305
Coordinates41.0831500, -73.9201400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Avenue (-73.920156, 41.08312)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.6 L · about $6.58
Round trip
$13.17
2.96 gal · 11.2 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $6.58 $13.17
Mid-grade $4.98 $7.37 $14.75
Premium $5.38 $7.97 $15.93
Diesel $6.51 $9.63 $19.27

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between South Nyack and Queens. The current time is 02:38:23.

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.