Origin
Bayside, NY
Afternoon in Bayside on Tuesday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayside, NY to Queens, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bayside, NY
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Queens, NY
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Trip Overview
Navigating the 12.9-mile stretch from Bayside to Queens is a quick transit that typically takes about 28 minutes. Because this is a local trip entirely within the Northeast region of New York, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will primarily utilize 35th Avenue, 206th Street, and I-295 South to complete your journey. Budgeting just $2 for fuel makes this an incredibly affordable transit. It is a straightforward route that avoids the need for overnight accommodations, allowing you to focus on the task at hand rather than long-distance logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Union Turnpike | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Clearview Expressway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Van Wyck Expressway West | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 35th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 104th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 206th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Union Turnpike
— 2.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayside, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on 210th Street
50 ft
·
6 sec
·
210th Street
2
Turn right onto 35th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
35th Avenue
3
Turn left onto 206th Street
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
206th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 295 South: Clearview Expressway, Hillside Avenue
5
Merge onto I 295
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 2
Toward Union Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto Union Turnpike
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Turnpike
8
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
14
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 7.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
206th Street
Turn left onto 206th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 295 South: Clearview Expressway, Hillside Avenue
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 South: Clearview Expressway, Hills...
7
2.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward Union Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward Union Turnpike
8
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
6
7.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Liberty Avenue
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.50 one way
$3.00 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.76 | $3.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.20
Union Turnpike
(2.9 mi)
$0.20
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Queens, NY
Afternoon in Queens on Tuesday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating neighborhood streets and local thoroughfares, which requires your full attention at intersections. Since there are no long, uninterrupted stretches on this path, the pace remains consistent and deliberate throughout the 12.9 miles. The experience is defined by frequent turns and urban navigation, keeping you engaged behind the wheel from the moment you depart Bayside until you reach your destination in Queens.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on Union Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Union Turnpike and Clearview Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near 206th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 9.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (206th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bayside, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Union Turnpike along the way.
Union Turnpike
2.5 mi in
|
~3m
About the Cities
Starting in Bayside, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Queens, NY
Full guide →Founded 1683
Queens is a crescent-shaped (with a tail) borough traversing the north-to-south width of Long Island and including two of the major New York City area airports, LaGuardia (LGA IATA) and John F. Kennedy International (JFK IATA). It also carries the largest ethnic diversity in its area of any region in the world, with many small enclaves. Jackson Heights, for example, includes a huge Indian area, followed by a Colombian area, and then a Mexican area. Each offers a wide array of authentic shops, native-style cuisine, and festivals modified only slightly by the generally colder New York City experience.
Top landmarks
- • Queensboro Bridge — bridge in New York City
- • Unisphere — Steel structure in Queens, New York
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.9 miles on Union Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.20 in tolls one way, starting with Union Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Queens, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (206th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Queens, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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