Origin
Elmont, NY
Late night in Elmont on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmont, 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
17m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmont, NY
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Queens, NY
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 9.1 miles, this quick trip between Elmont and Queens is an ideal one-day excursion. You can expect the drive to take roughly 25 minutes depending on local traffic flow. Because the distance is so short, there is no need for an overnight stay, making it a highly efficient commute or local transit option. With fuel costs estimated at only $1, it is an extremely budget-friendly journey within the Northeast region. Both your origin and destination are located in New York, keeping you within the same familiar regional landscape for the entirety of your travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rockaway Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Belt Parkway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Elmont Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Linden Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 103rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Rockaway Boulevard
— 3.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmont, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on Elmont Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Elmont Road
2
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Kennedy Airport
4
Merge onto CI
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 21A
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto NY 27
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Conduit Avenue
9
Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto 103rd Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
103rd Street
12
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
257 ft
·
11 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
13
Turn right onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
14
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 5.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CI / Cross Island Parkway
Merge onto CI / Cross Island Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward Rockaway Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21A
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Rockaway Boulevard
Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Rockaway Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.45 one way
$2.90 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.57 | $3.13 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.71 | $3.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 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 | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
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
Late night in Queens on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
NE 6 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate rhythm. This route features a 0% highway share, relying entirely on surface streets and local parkways to get you to your destination. You will navigate via Linden Boulevard, the Belt Parkway West, and the Cross Island Parkway to complete the trek. Since there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you will need to stay alert for frequent turns and intersection changes. It is a practical, urban-focused drive that requires your full attention as you transition between these two areas.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on Rockaway Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 1.4 miles in near CI / Cross Island Parkway.
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 10 decision points packed into just 8.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (CI / Cross Island Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
40 ft
9 ft
Total Climb
27 ft
Total Descent
30 ft
Highest Point
40 ft
Elevation Range
30 ft
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 Elmont, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway West and Kennedy Airport.
Belt Parkway West
1.2 mi in
|
~2m
Kennedy Airport
1.2 mi in
|
~2m
About the Cities
Starting in Elmont, NY
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • St. Paul's German Presbyterian Church and Cemetery — Historic church and cemetery
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 17m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). 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 3.2 miles on Rockaway 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 1.4 miles (CI / Cross Island Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and Gateway National Recreation Area (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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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