Origin
Queens, NY
Morning in Queens on Tuesday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queens, NY to Deer Park, 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
47m
Distance
32.2 mi
52 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
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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Deer Park, NY
Muzin Kahraman
Trip Overview
This 32.2-mile drive from Queens, NY to Deer Park, NY is a straightforward trip, estimated to take around 47 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Southern State Parkway, Rockaway Boulevard, and Belt Parkway, this route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 79% of the journey on major roads. It’s an ideal day trip, easily completed within a single day with a modest fuel cost of approximately $5. You'll stay within New York State for the entire journey, making it a convenient local excursion. The overall feel is efficient, designed for getting from point A to point B without significant detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 23 mi | 29m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Belt Parkway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Deer Park Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South Conduit Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| 104th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sylvan Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 23 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Deer Park, NY.
1
Start on 104th Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
104th Street
2
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto NY 27
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Conduit Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland
5
Merge onto BP
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
23 mi
·
29 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
516 ft
·
24 sec
Exit 39S
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto Sylvan Road
383 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sylvan Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto NY 231
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Deer Park Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
NY 231
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Queens, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 29.9 — 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 left onto Rockaway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue
Turn left onto NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
6.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Isl...
7
29.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward NY 231 South: Babylon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 39S
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon
6
29.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Sylvan Road
Turn left onto Sylvan Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.30 one way
$10.60 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Deer Park, NY
Morning in Deer Park on Tuesday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
18 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
47m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 47-minute journey. With 79% of the drive on major roads, you'll spend a significant amount of time on parkways and highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 23 miles on the Southern State Parkway, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While the profile is largely highway-driven, transitions between the Southern State Parkway, Rockaway Boulevard, and Belt Parkway will introduce some variation in the road environment. The drive progresses efficiently, moving you through the suburban landscape of Long Island.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23 mi on Southern State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Rockaway Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Rockaway Boulevard.
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 8 decision points packed into just 32.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Queens, NY and Deer Park, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Lsland and Eastern Long Island.
Belt Parkway East
4.3 mi in
|
~10m
Eastern Long Lsland
4.3 mi in
|
~10m
Eastern Long Island
6.8 mi in
|
~14m
|
via SO
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 32.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23 miles on Southern State Parkway. 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 Deer Park, 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 0.2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Deer Park, 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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