Origin
Queens, NY
Late night in Queens on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queens, NY to Sunnyside, 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
18m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
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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Sunnyside, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
This short, 8.7-mile drive from Queens, NY, to Sunnyside, NY, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 18 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes Woodhaven Boulevard, the Long Island Expressway, and Rockaway Boulevard, offering a local feel with a 22% highway share. With an estimated fuel cost of just $1, this trip is incredibly budget-friendly. It's a straightforward journey within the Northeast region, perfect for a quick hop or as part of a larger New York exploration, requiring no overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Woodhaven Boulevard | 4 mi | 10m |
| Long Island Expressway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 104th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 31st Place | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Borden Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Woodhaven Boulevard
— 4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Sunnyside, 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 right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
4.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Woodhaven Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 495
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 495
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Long Island Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 15
Toward Van Dam Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on Borden Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Borden Avenue
11
Turn right onto 31st Place
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
31st Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
31st Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 8.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midt...
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
8
7.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
8
8.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Van Dam Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward Van Dam Street
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
31st Place
Turn right onto 31st Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.43 one way
$2.86 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Sunnyside, NY
Late night in Sunnyside on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
22 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
18m 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' for this route, characterized by frequent intersections and changes in direction. While 22% of the journey involves highway driving, the longest uninterrupted stretch is 4 miles on Woodhaven Boulevard. This means you'll be navigating varied urban and suburban road conditions rather than a consistent highway pace. The profile suggests a dynamic driving experience, moving between faster segments and more stop-and-go local traffic as you make your way across Queens.
Only 22% 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: 4 mi on Woodhaven Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 8.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: 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.
On the drive from Queens, NY to Sunnyside, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Manhattan along the way.
Manhattan
7.6 mi in
|
~16m
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 18m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 4 miles on Woodhaven Boulevard. 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 Sunnyside, 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 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Stonewall National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument (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 Sunnyside, 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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