Origin
Nissequogue, NY
Morning in Nissequogue on Tuesday
Local time
10:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nissequogue, 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
1h 11m
Distance
48.5 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nissequogue, NY
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Queens, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Nissequogue to Queens is a compact journey covering 47.9 miles across the Northeast. You should expect to spend about 1 hour and 12 minutes on the road, making this a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel budget of approximately $8, it is an economical route for commuters or weekend travelers. Because the trip is short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it suits your plans. This drive keeps you within the state of New York, moving from the quieter coastal atmosphere of Nissequogue into the dense urban environment of Queens.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 25.4 mi | 32m |
| Sagtikos State Parkway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Jericho Turnpike | 4 mi | 6m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Belt Parkway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| River Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Sunken Meadow State Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Edgewood Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 25.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nissequogue, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on Long Beach Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Long Beach Road
2
Turn right onto Moriches Road
502 ft
·
11 sec
·
Moriches Road
3
Turn left onto River Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
River Road
4
Turn right onto Edgewood Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Edgewood Avenue
5
Turn right onto NY 25; NY 25A
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25; NY 25A
179 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Main Street
7
Continue on NY 25
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward SM South: Bay Shore
9
Merge onto SM
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunken Meadow State Parkway
10
Continue on SA
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Sagtikos State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on SO
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
25 mi
·
32 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
13
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 21A
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto NY 27
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Conduit Avenue
17
Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto 103rd Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
103rd Street
20
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
257 ft
·
11 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
21
Turn right onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
22
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Nissequogue, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 16.2 and 45.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
16.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
42.7 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
44.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
45.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
Rockaway Boulevard
Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
45.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
$7.98 one way
$15.97 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.28
Jericho Turnpike
(4 mi)
$0.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
10:39 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
9 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
1h 11m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will be navigating local roads for the entirety of the 47.9-mile distance. The experience is defined by frequent turns and constant adjustments rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of open road. You will find that the character of the journey remains consistent, keeping you engaged with local traffic patterns and intersections from start to finish. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that avoids high-speed highway travel entirely.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.4 mi on Southern State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Sagtikos State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.2 miles in near SO / Southern State Parkway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.5 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 16.2 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.7 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.6 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 Nissequogue, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Sm South: Bay Shore along the way.
Sm South: Bay Shore
8.6 mi in
|
~16m
About the Cities
Starting in Nissequogue, NY
Full guide →Founded 1926
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 1h 11m. Total distance: 48.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.4 miles on Southern State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.28 in tolls one way, starting with Jericho 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 16.2 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.7 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.6 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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