Trip from Atlantic Beach, NY to Queens, NY

Q: How long is the trip from Atlantic Beach, NY to Queens, NY?

The drive from Atlantic Beach, NY to Queens, NY covers 10.7 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Rockaway Boulevard, Nassau Expressway, Park Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 5.4 miles from Atlantic Beach, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: Is the drive from Atlantic Beach, NY to Queens, NY flat or hilly?

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 9 ft to 36 ft elevation with about 47 ft of total climbing.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

24m

Distance

10.7 mi

17 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min

4 AM

0h 22m ★

6 AM

0h 24m

8 AM

0h 28m

10 AM

0h 26m

12 PM

0h 25m

3 PM

0h 26m

5 PM

0h 28m

8 PM

0h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transition from the coast to the city, this 10.4-mile trip from Atlantic Beach to Queens is a straightforward local drive. You can expect to spend about 27 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting is simple, as you will likely spend only about $2 on fuel for the entire transit. Because this is a short, localized route within the Northeast, you won't need to worry about complex travel logistics or multi-day pacing. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between these two New York locations.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will navigate via Jefferson Boulevard, Park Street, and the Nassau Expressway, relying entirely on surface roads since the highway share for this route is zero percent. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you will need to stay alert for frequent turns and intersection changes. The personality of this drive is strictly functional and urban, requiring your full attention as you maneuver through local neighborhood transitions.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Rockaway Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

36 ft 9 ft

Total Climb

47 ft

Total Descent

23 ft

Highest Point

36 ft

~10.7 mi in

Elevation Range

27 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 10.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

7.7 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx

5

8 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway

8

8.4 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Rockaway Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 2 Toward Rockaway Boulevard

5

8.6 mi into trip | ~17m in | Rockaway Boulevard

Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

5

10.7 mi into trip | ~23m in | 104th Street

Turn right onto 104th Street

Navigation decision point

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 Atlantic Beach, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bronx along the way.

Bronx

7.7 mi in | ~15m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Rockaway Boulevard	4.4 mi	11m
Nassau Expressway	4.2 mi	6m
Park Street	0.4 mi	<1m
Rockaway Turnpike	0.3 mi	<1m
Jefferson Boulevard	0.3 mi	1m
103rd Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Liberty Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m
104th Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Rockaway Boulevard — 4.4 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic Beach, NY and Queens, NY.

1

Start on Jefferson Boulevard

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

2

Continue on Jefferson Boulevard

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

3

Turn left onto Park Street

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Park Street

4

Continue on Nassau Expressway

3.0 mi · 5 min · Nassau Expressway

Use the straight lane.

5

Continue on Rockaway Turnpike

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Rockaway Turnpike

6

Continue on Rockaway Boulevard

2.5 mi · 6 min · Rockaway Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

7

Turn straight onto NY 878

1.2 mi · 1 min · Nassau Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx

9

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway

10

Keep slight right at fork

417 ft · 12 sec

Exit 2 Toward Rockaway Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

11

Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway

202 ft · 11 sec · Van Wyck Expressway

12

Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

1.9 mi · 5 min · Rockaway Boulevard

Use the left lane.

13

Turn right onto 103rd Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · 103rd Street

14

Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

257 ft · 11 sec · Liberty Avenue

15

Turn right onto 104th Street

205 ft · 9 sec · 104th Street

16

Arrive at destination

104th Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.76 one way

$3.52 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$1.90	$3.81
premium	$4.92	$2.07	$4.15
diesel	$5.61	$2.36	$4.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3.2	$1.12	$0.51
Efficient EV	2.7	$0.94	$0.43
EV Truck/SUV	4.3	$1.50	$0.68

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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Atlantic Beach, NY

Morning in Atlantic Beach on Thursday

Local time

11:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Queens, NY

Morning in Queens on Thursday

Local time

11:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Sunny

S 5 to 13 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 8:44AM EDT until April 14 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:13PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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

13 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

24m 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.

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