How far is West Bay Shore, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from West Bay Shore, NY to Queens, NY is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
36.26 mi
00h 59m
Flight
29.15 mi
46.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.15 mi
Kilometers
46.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.26 mi
Kilometers
58.35 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Sun, Oct 18, 6:40 AM EDT
Return by in West Bay Shore
Sun, Oct 18, 7:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Bay Shore
2026-10-18T05:41
Arrive Queens
Sun, Oct 18, 6:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Bay Shore
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
Bellmore
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From West Bay Shore
16.3 mi
00h 29m
To Queens
19.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Bay Shore Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Sunday
Using Wheatley Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Oct 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph NE
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Sunday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Oct 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Bay Shore and Queens.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Bay Shore and Queens.

  1. 1

    Start on Thompson Drive

    2215 ft · 2 min · Thompson Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 231 North

    32 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1167 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Babylon-Northport Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Babylon-Northport Expressway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto NY 27 West: New York

    849 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunrise Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West

    533 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    23.1 mi · 31 min · Sunrise Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Belt Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockaway Boulevard

    898 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Conduit Avenue

    1579 ft · 46 sec · North Conduit Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard

    2540 ft · 51 sec · Rockaway Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 103rd Street

    803 ft · 37 sec · 103rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    78 m · 12 sec · Liberty Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Bay Shore 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
23.8 mi · 66%
Rockaway Boulevard
3.34 mi · 9%
Union Boulevard
1.79 mi · 5%
Belt Parkway
1.3 mi · 4%
Babylon-Northport Expressway
1.01 mi · 3%
Thompson Drive
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

23.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellmore
00h 29m from West Bay Shore
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Bay Shore and Sunny near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Bay Shore to Queens?

The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Bellmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from West Bay Shore and 19.9 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Bay Shore and Sunny near Queens.

Stop Ideas Near Bellmore

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 Bellmore and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 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
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 14.1 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Bellmore
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 11.7 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 Bellmore.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

42 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

43 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Bay Shore and Queens. Straight-line distance: 29.15 mi (46.91 km).

West Bay Shore

#1 West Bay Shore

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population4,648
Coordinates40.7087100, -73.2812300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Thompson Drive (-73.281348, 40.708709)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.84 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.35
2.56 gal · 9.68 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $5.68 $11.35
Mid-grade $4.97 $6.36 $12.73
Premium $5.37 $6.87 $13.74
Diesel $6.51 $8.33 $16.66

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between West Bay Shore and Queens. The current time is 05:41:21.

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.