How far is Uniondale, NY from Queens, NY?
The driving distance from Uniondale, NY to Queens, NY is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Uniondale and Queens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Uniondale and Queens.
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Start on the route
12 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue
27 m · 10 sec · Jerusalem Avenue
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Turn left onto Uniondale Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Uniondale Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Nassau Road
158 m · 15 sec · Nassau Road
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Turn right onto Pine Street
46 m · 3 sec · Pine Street
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Take the ramp straight toward SO West
992 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
7.5 mi · 10 min · Southern State Parkway
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Continue on Belt Parkway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rockaway Boulevard
898 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto North Conduit Avenue
1579 ft · 46 sec · North Conduit Avenue
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Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard
2540 ft · 51 sec · Rockaway Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard
2.7 mi · 7 min · Rockaway Boulevard
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Turn right onto 103rd Street
803 ft · 37 sec · 103rd Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
78 m · 12 sec · 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 Uniondale 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.
Southern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
7.46 mi · 00h 10m
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 Cloudy leaving Uniondale and Partly Cloudy near Queens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Uniondale to Queens?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
North Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Uniondale and 8.1 miles from Queens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.48 one way or $4.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Uniondale and Partly Cloudy near Queens.
Stop Ideas Near North Valley Stream
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Valley Stream.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Uniondale and Queens. Straight-line distance: 12.83 mi (20.65 km).
#1 Uniondale
Census designated-place in New York, United States
| Population | 24,759 |
| Coordinates | 40.7003800, -73.5929100 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.43 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $3.00 | $5.99 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
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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