Origin
Queens, NY
Night in Queens on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queens, NY to Oakdale, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
38.8 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
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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Oakdale, NY
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Trip Overview
Queens, NY to Oakdale, NY is 38.8 miles and takes about 58 minutes via Sunrise Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns as you make your way from the city towards Long Island. With a duration under an hour and a minimal fuel cost, this is a straightforward, same-day journey perfect for a quick errand or a short getaway.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 31.6 mi | 42m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| South Conduit Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Belt Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 104th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Vanderbilt Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 31.6 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Oakdale, 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
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Belt Parkway
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on NY 27
32 mi
·
42 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 46A
Toward NY 27A, CR 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale, Great River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto CR 85
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Vanderbilt Boulevard
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
Vanderbilt Boulevard
12
Arrive at destination
Vanderbilt Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 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 37.7 — 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.
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland
8
4.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boule...
8
37.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward NY 27A, CR 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale, Great River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 46A
Toward NY 27A, CR 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.39 one way
$12.77 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.91 | $13.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Oakdale, NY
Night in Oakdale on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Scattered Rain Showers
N 6 mph
33% chance
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
26 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
58m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating city streets and suburban roads more than open highway. While 100% of the drive is on main roads, the profile suggests a less direct, more involved experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 31.6 miles, primarily on Sunrise Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you encounter more local intersections. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with frequent adjustments in direction.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.6 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Rockaway Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 38.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: 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 Oakdale, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway East and Eastern Long Lsland.
Belt Parkway East
4.3 mi in
|
~10m
Eastern Long Lsland
4.3 mi in
|
~10m
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
Arriving in Oakdale, NY
Full guide →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 58m. Total distance: 38.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.6 miles on Sunrise Highway. 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore, African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (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 Oakdale, 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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