Origin
Wheatley Heights, NY
Afternoon in Wheatley Heights on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wheatley Heights, NY to Queens, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wheatley Heights, NY
Abhishek Navlakha
Queens, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Wheatley Heights to Queens covers a short 30.3-mile distance, typically taking about 56 minutes depending on local traffic. This trip is best suited for a single-day excursion, as the modest duration makes an overnight stay unnecessary. You will navigate entirely via local roads like Valley Forge Drive, York Drive, and Lee Avenue, as this route contains 0% highway driving. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an economical choice for those moving within the Northeast region of New York. Because this is a direct, turn-heavy local drive, you should prepare for a steady pace rather than high-speed cruising. It is a straightforward trip that serves as a practical connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 19.9 mi | 25m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Belt Parkway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Straight Path | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North 18th Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| York Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 103rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 19.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheatley Heights, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on Conklin Avenue
114 ft
·
8 sec
·
Conklin Avenue
2
Turn left onto Valley Forge Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Valley Forge Drive
3
Turn right onto York Drive
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
York Drive
4
Turn left onto Lee Avenue
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lee Avenue
5
Turn right onto North 18th Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North 18th Street
6
Turn right onto CR 2
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Straight Path
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward SO West
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto SO
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 21A
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto NY 27
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Conduit Avenue
13
Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto 103rd Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
103rd Street
16
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
257 ft
·
11 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
17
Turn right onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
18
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
York Drive
Turn right onto York Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lee Avenue
Turn left onto Lee Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
24.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
26.1 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
27 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
$4.92 one way
$9.84 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.80 | $11.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Afternoon in Queens on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
NE 6 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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
4 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
46m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention from start to finish. Since the route utilizes 0% highways, you will spend the entire 30.3 miles navigating surface streets rather than open lanes. There is no long-distance relief here, as the longest stretch is 0 miles on Valley Forge Drive, meaning you will be making frequent turns and adjustments. This is not a monotonous interstate grind; instead, it is a technical, low-speed journey through local neighborhoods. You should anticipate a hands-on driving experience where your focus remains on the immediate road ahead rather than long, straight horizons.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.9 mi on Southern State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.1 miles in near York Drive.
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 14 decision points packed into just 29.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (York Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Lee Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24.2 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Wheatley Heights, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So West along the way.
So West
2.7 mi in
|
~6m
About the Cities
Starting in Wheatley Heights, NY
Full guide →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 46m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.9 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 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: at 0.1 miles (York Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Lee Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24.2 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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