Origin
Freeport, NY
Late night in Freeport on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Freeport, 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
24m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Freeport, NY
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Queens, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Freeport to Queens, you are looking at a quick 14.2-mile trek that typically takes about 24 minutes. Because this is such a short trip within the Northeast, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion with no need for an overnight stay. You will spend roughly $2 on fuel for the journey, making this an incredibly budget-friendly commute. Navigating through the area involves a combination of Sunrise Highway, Rockaway Boulevard, and the Belt Parkway. Whether you are heading into the city for business or a quick visit, this route offers a straightforward connection between these two New York locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Belt Parkway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 103rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Henry Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 104th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 8.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freeport, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on this road
214 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Henry Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Henry Street
3
Turn right onto NY 27
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
5
Merge onto BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 21A
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto NY 27
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Conduit Avenue
8
Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto 103rd Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
103rd Street
11
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
257 ft
·
11 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
12
Turn right onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
13
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Henry Street
Turn right onto Henry Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Turn right onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
7
10.4 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
6
11.3 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
$2.34 one way
$4.67 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 10 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
8 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
24m 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?
This trip is defined as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend about 9 miles of the journey on highways, but the remainder of your time will be spent navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 8.8-mile segment on Sunrise Highway. Be prepared for a shift in pace as you transition from the highway portions onto the more technical, turning-heavy local sections. Expect an active driving experience where you will need to stay alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions throughout the 24-minute duration.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Henry Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Henry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
36 ft
12 ft
Total Climb
33 ft
Total Descent
16 ft
Highest Point
36 ft
~14.2 mi in
Elevation Range
24 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.
On the drive from Freeport, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
8.9 mi in
|
~12m
About the Cities
Starting in Freeport, NY
Full guide →Founded 1892
Hempstead is the most populous town in America, with a whopping 700,000 residents, located on the South Shore of Nassau County, New York. The town is highly urbanized and fragmented, containing 22 semi-autonomous villages within its boundaries, and forty other neighborhoods. Garden City, encompassing the "Nassau Hub" region, has its own article. The other prominent communities in Hempstead include Floral Park, Hempstead Village, Valley Stream, Rockville Centre, Freeport, Merrick, and the Five Towns area.
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 24m. Total distance: 14.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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 8.8 miles on Sunrise Highway. 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: near the start (Henry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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