How far is Wheatley Heights, NY from Queens, NY?
The driving distance from Wheatley Heights, NY to Queens, NY is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheatley Heights and Queens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheatley Heights and Queens.
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Start on Conklin Avenue
35 m · 8 sec · Conklin Avenue
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Turn left onto Valley Forge Drive
546 ft · 18 sec · Valley Forge Drive
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Turn right onto York Drive
866 ft · 30 sec · York Drive
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Turn left onto Lee Avenue
31 m · 7 sec · Lee Avenue
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Turn right onto North 18th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North 18th Street
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Turn right onto Straight Path
1.6 mi · 3 min · Straight Path
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Take the ramp slight right toward SO West
1417 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
19.9 mi · 25 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 Wheatley Heights 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
19.9 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wheatley Heights and Rain Showers Likely near Queens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheatley Heights to Queens?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Roosevelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Wheatley Heights and 15.4 miles from Queens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wheatley Heights and Rain Showers Likely near Queens.
Stop Ideas Near Roosevelt
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 Roosevelt.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheatley Heights and Queens. Straight-line distance: 25.09 mi (40.38 km).
#1 Wheatley Heights
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 5,130 |
| Coordinates | 40.7637100, -73.3698400 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.01 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
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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