Origin
East Village, NY
Morning in East Village on Tuesday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Village, 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
27m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Village, NY
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Queens, NY
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Trip Overview
East Village, NY to Queens, NY is 11.9 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Woodhaven Boulevard and I 495, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip entirely within New York, connecting two vibrant parts of the city. With a duration under 30 minutes, it's ideal for a quick transfer or a brief excursion. The route is mostly urban, so expect typical city traffic conditions. You'll be driving through the Northeast region, staying within the same state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Woodhaven Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 10m |
| I 495 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Long Island Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| 3rd Avenue | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East 36th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 9th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Woodhaven Boulevard
— 3.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Village, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on East 9th Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
East 9th Street
2
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
3rd Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto East 36th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 36th Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
68 ft
·
1 sec
Toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 495
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W-E
Toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 495
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Island Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 19
Toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
3.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Woodhaven Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
344 ft
·
9 sec
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
14
Turn right onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
15
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
3rd Avenue
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
4.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W-E
Toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia A...
7
6.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19
Toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard
8
7.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boule...
8
7.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.92 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.31 | $4.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Queens on Tuesday
Local time
9:28 AM
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
24 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
27m 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?
This drive offers a mixed bag, with 37% of the journey on highways like I 495. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 3.9 miles on Woodhaven Boulevard, which likely involves more local traffic and intersections. As you transition to the Long Island Expressway (I 495), expect higher speeds and a more typical interstate feel. The profile suggests a blend of city streets and faster-paced highway driving, so be prepared to adjust your speed and awareness accordingly.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on Woodhaven Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 3rd Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 11.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 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.
Between East Village, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Laguardia Airport and Rockaways.
Bronx
4.1 mi in
|
~10m
Laguardia Airport
4.1 mi in
|
~10m
Rockaways
7.1 mi in
|
~15m
About the Cities
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 27m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.9 miles on Woodhaven Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Stonewall National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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