Origin
Rockville Centre, NY
Morning in Rockville Centre on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockville Centre, 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
20m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockville Centre, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Queens, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Rockville Centre, NY to Queens, NY is 11 miles and takes about 20m via Sunrise Highway/Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its minimal distance and duration, it's ideal for a quick transit or a less demanding travel day. You'll primarily stick to surface roads and parkways, making it easy to navigate without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Belt Parkway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 103rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Morris Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 104th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 5.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville Centre, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on Maple Avenue
44 ft
·
6 sec
·
Maple Avenue
2
Turn right onto Morris Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Morris Avenue
3
Turn right onto NY 27
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
5
Merge onto BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 21A
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto NY 27
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Conduit Avenue
8
Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto 103rd Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
103rd Street
11
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
257 ft
·
11 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
12
Turn right onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
13
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Morris Avenue
Turn right onto Morris Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Turn right onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
7
7.1 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
6
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
$1.81 one way
$3.62 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
7:48 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
1 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
20m 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?
This 11-mile drive includes about 12% highway, meaning most of your travel will be on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 5.6 miles on Sunrise Highway. You'll notice the transition from highway cruising to navigating more urban surface streets as you approach your destination. Expect a moderate amount of traffic signals and intersections.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Morris Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 11 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Morris Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Rockville Centre, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
5.7 mi in
|
~8m
About the Cities
Starting in Rockville Centre, NY
Full guide →Rockville Centre is a village in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York. Rockville Centre prides itself on its rich history, schools, beautiful neighborhoods and its busy business district.
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 20m. Total distance: 11 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on Sunrise Highway. 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 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: near the start (Morris Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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