Origin
Queens, NY
Late night in Queens on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queens, NY to Broad Channel, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
6.3 mi
10 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Queens, NY
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Broad Channel, NY
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Trip Overview
This short 6.3-mile drive from Queens to Broad Channel, NY, is a quick 16-minute trip, making it ideal as a day trip. You'll primarily navigate through local streets, with Cross Bay Boulevard and Rockaway Boulevard being key to your journey. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, this route offers a straightforward way to get from one New York locale to another without extensive planning. It's a simple, direct path perfect for a brief excursion within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Bay Boulevard | 5.6 mi | 14m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 104th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 14th Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cross Bay Boulevard
— 5.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Broad Channel, NY.
1
Start on 104th Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
104th Street
2
Turn sharp right onto Rockaway Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Rockaway Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Cross Bay Boulevard
5.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Cross Bay Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto West 14th Road
81 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 14th Road
5
Arrive at destination
West 14th Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 6.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Rockaway Boulevard
Turn sharp right onto Rockaway Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Cross Bay Boulevard
Turn left onto Cross Bay Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West 14th Road
Turn right onto West 14th Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.04 one way
$2.07 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.12 | $2.24 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.55 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Broad Channel, NY
Late night in Broad Channel on Sunday
Local time
12:18 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
16m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway driving involved. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.6 miles along Cross Bay Boulevard. The road's character is that of a typical urban and suburban thoroughfare, connecting various neighborhoods rather than offering expansive scenery. You'll be navigating city streets and boulevards for the entirety of this short journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on Cross Bay Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Rockaway Boulevard.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Queens, NY to Broad Channel, NY is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.6 miles (Cross Bay Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (West 14th Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting 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
This 6.3-mile drive is perfect for a quick same-day round trip, taking only about 16 minutes each way. You'll barely touch your fuel budget at $1.04.
Family Friendly
With a total driving time of around 16 minutes and no highway driving, this route is incredibly kid-friendly. The short distance and simple turns make it easy for families.
Solo Traveler
At just 6.3 miles and 16 minutes, this route is a breeze for solo travelers looking for a quick local excursion. The low fuel cost of $1.04 is a bonus.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
This 6.3-mile local drive is ideal for first-time drivers, with a low complexity score of 2/10 and no highway segments. The 16-minute duration is very manageable.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on Cross Bay Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.6 miles (Cross Bay Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (West 14th Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Broad Channel, 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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