Origin
Far Rockaway, NY
Late night in Far Rockaway on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Far Rockaway, NY to Queens, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Far Rockaway, NY
Julian Bracero
Queens, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short 9.2-mile journey from Far Rockaway to Queens is a straightforward local transit within New York. You can expect the drive to take approximately 30 minutes, making it a quick excursion that easily fits into a single day. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, this trip is highly economical and requires no overnight stops. Because the route remains entirely within the Northeast region, you will experience a familiar urban environment from start to finish. It is an ideal choice if you need a practical, no-fuss connection between these two points without the complexity of long-distance planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rockaway Boulevard | 4.4 mi | 11m |
| Nassau Expressway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Sheridan Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Beach Channel Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Rockaway Turnpike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Burnside Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 103rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Rockaway Boulevard
— 4.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Far Rockaway, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on Beach Channel Drive
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Beach Channel Drive
2
Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Sheridan Boulevard
3
At end of road, turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Sheridan Boulevard
4
Continue on Burnside Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Burnside Avenue
5
Turn left onto Nassau Expressway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Nassau Expressway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Rockaway Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Rockaway Turnpike
7
Continue on Rockaway Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn straight onto NY 878
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Nassau Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
11
Keep slight right at fork
417 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 2
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway
202 ft
·
11 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway
13
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto 103rd Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
103rd Street
15
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
257 ft
·
11 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
16
Turn right onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
17
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 9.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
8
7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Rockaway Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Rockaway Boulevard
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
104th Street
Turn right onto 104th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.51 one way
$3.03 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.64 | $3.28 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$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 | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
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 Sunday
Local time
5:55 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
5 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
21m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate experience. Since this route involves zero highway driving, your journey will be defined by navigating neighborhood streets and local intersections. The road’s personality is strictly urban, requiring your full attention as you maneuver through frequent turns along the way. Because there is no highway share to speak of, you won't encounter the rhythm of long, uninterrupted stretches. Instead, anticipate a steady, pace-controlled commute that keeps you engaged with the local geography.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on Rockaway Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in.
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 9.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Far Rockaway, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bronx along the way.
Bronx
6.2 mi in
|
~13m
About the Cities
Starting in Far Rockaway, 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 21m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.4 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 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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