How far is South Ozone Park, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from South Ozone Park, NY to New York City, NY is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
11.91 mi
00h 42m
Flight
10.26 mi
16.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.26 mi
Kilometers
16.51 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.91 mi
Kilometers
19.16 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Tue, Nov 10, 8:37 AM EST
Return by in South Ozone Park
Tue, Nov 10, 9:20 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Ozone Park
2026-11-10T07:54
Arrive New York City
Tue, Nov 10, 8:37 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Ozone Park
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East New York
NY

Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States

From South Ozone Park
5.8 mi
00h 21m
To New York City
6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Ozone Park Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Tuesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Tuesday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Ozone Park and New York City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Ozone Park and New York City.

  1. 1

    Start on 121st Street

    1652 ft · 1 min · 121st Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Conduit Avenue

    660 ft · 21 sec · North Conduit Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    2555 ft · 44 sec · Belt Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on North Conduit Avenue

    2716 ft · 50 sec · North Conduit Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on North Conduit Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · North Conduit Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Atlantic Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Atlantic Avenue

    121 m · 11 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Alabama Avenue

    573 ft · 30 sec · Alabama Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Broadway

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Broadway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Thornton Street

    569 ft · 27 sec · Thornton Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Flushing Avenue

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Flushing Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Nassau Street

    689 ft · 26 sec · Nassau Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Gold Street

    537 ft · 28 sec · Gold Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sands Street

    1013 ft · 45 sec · Sands Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Sands Street

    109 m · 19 sec · Sands Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward Brooklyn Bridge

    125 m · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Centre Street

    739 ft · 39 sec · Centre Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Reade Street

    758 ft · 42 sec · Reade Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Broadway

    43 m · 6 sec · Broadway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Ozone Park and New York City.

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
201.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway
2.83 mi · 24%
Flushing Avenue
1.91 mi · 16%
North Conduit Avenue
1.51 mi · 13%
Atlantic Avenue
1.27 mi · 11%
Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard
1.12 mi · 9%
North Conduit Boulevard
1.01 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Broadway

Continue on Broadway

2.8 mi · 00h 07m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East New York
00h 21m from South Ozone Park
Leave By
7:04 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Ozone Park and Mostly Sunny near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Ozone Park to New York City?

The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

East New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from South Ozone Park and 6 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.79 one way or $3.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Ozone Park and Mostly Sunny near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near East New York

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 East New York and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

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1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
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The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 5.1 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 7.1 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 5 mi away

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141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East New York.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Ozone Park and New York City. Straight-line distance: 10.26 mi (16.51 km).

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#1 South Ozone Park

Located in southwestern Queens County, New York, this neighborhood sits on the flat terrain of western Long Island at an average elevation of 26 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.6701000, -73.8190200
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
New York City

#2 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

Population8,398,748
Coordinates40.7142700, -74.0059700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: 121st Street (-73.819051, 40.670106)
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.59 L · about $1.79
Round trip
$3.58
0.84 gal · 3.18 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.26 $1.79 $3.58
Mid-grade $4.82 $2.02 $4.05
Premium $5.22 $2.19 $4.38
Diesel $6.44 $2.70 $5.41

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between South Ozone Park and New York City. The current time is 07:54:46.

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.