How far is Yaphank, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Yaphank, NY to Queens, NY is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
55.79 mi
01h 15m
Flight
49.3 mi
79.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.3 mi
Kilometers
79.34 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.79 mi
Kilometers
89.79 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Sun, Oct 18, 6:53 AM EDT
Return by in Yaphank
Sun, Oct 18, 8:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yaphank
2026-10-18T05:38
Arrive Queens
Sun, Oct 18, 6:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

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

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Yaphank
26.5 mi
00h 37m
To Queens
29.3 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Yaphank Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Sunday
Using Gordon Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Oct 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 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 Yaphank and Queens.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yaphank and Queens.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    31 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Yaphank Avenue

    1463 ft · 36 sec · Yaphank Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 495: New York

    2332 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    1162 ft · 18 sec · Long Island Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 101: Sills Road, Yaphank, East Patchogue

    2395 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Patchogue-Yaphank Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Patchogue-Yaphank Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Sills Road

    1.1 km · 57 sec · Sills Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sunrise Service Road North

    655 ft · 20 sec · Sunrise Service Road North

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West

    538 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    42.9 mi · 58 min · Sunrise Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockaway Boulevard

    898 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Conduit Avenue

    1579 ft · 46 sec · North Conduit Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard

    2540 ft · 51 sec · Rockaway Boulevard

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 103rd Street

    803 ft · 37 sec · 103rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    78 m · 12 sec · Liberty Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yaphank 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
42.9 mi · 77%
Rockaway Boulevard
3.34 mi · 6%
Patchogue-Yaphank Road
2.55 mi · 5%
Belt Parkway
1.3 mi · 2%
Sills Road
0.67 mi · 1%
CR 101
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

42.9 mi · 00h 58m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Babylon
00h 37m from Yaphank
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yaphank and Sunny near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yaphank to Queens?

The road trip is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

West Babylon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Yaphank and 29.3 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.73 one way or $17.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yaphank and Sunny near Queens.

Stop Ideas Near West Babylon

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 West Babylon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 2.4 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
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 2 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 West Babylon.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

40 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

42 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

52 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Bridgeport

53 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yaphank and Queens. Straight-line distance: 49.3 mi (79.34 km).

Yaphank

#1 Yaphank

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population5,945
Coordinates40.8367700, -72.9170500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.917038, 40.836697)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.45 L · about $8.73
Round trip
$17.47
3.94 gal · 14.9 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $8.73 $17.47
Mid-grade $4.97 $9.79 $19.59
Premium $5.37 $10.57 $21.15
Diesel $6.51 $12.82 $25.64

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 Yaphank and Queens. The current time is 05:38:46.

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.