Origin
Lake Success, NY
Evening in Lake Success on Sunday
Local time
5:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Success, NY to Queens, NY
Drive Time
21m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Queens, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Lake Success to Queens, you are looking at a short, 11.9-mile journey that typically takes about 29 minutes. Because of the limited distance, this is a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stops or extensive planning. You will stay entirely within the Northeast region, making this a familiar commute for locals. Budgeting about $2 for fuel is more than enough to cover the trip, keeping your transit costs minimal. It is a practical, quick transit between two New York locations that offers maximum convenience for your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
5.4 miles from Lake Success, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed highway experience, as this route features zero highway driving. You will navigate through local roads for the entire 11.9 miles, meaning there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of open pavement. The character of the road is defined by frequent turns and stop-and-go conditions typical of a dense local environment. You should prepare for an active driving experience where constant attention to the road is required, as the lack of highway miles keeps your speed lower and your navigation tasks more consistent.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grand Central Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Grand Central Parkway and Liberty Avenue. 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 Horace Harding Boulevard.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 10.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Horace Harding Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Horace Harding Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Horace Harding Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
1.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the ramp toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Ke...
8
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward 168th Street, Parsons 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 17
Toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard
8
8.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
6
9.2 mi into trip
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~17m in
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Liberty Avenue
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Lake Success, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Grand Central Parkway West along the way.
Grand Central Parkway West
1.4 mi in
|
~3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Liberty Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Van Wyck Expressway West | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Little Neck Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Horace Harding Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Fox Hunt Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Nassau Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 5.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Success, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on Meadow Woods Road
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Meadow Woods Road
2
Turn right onto Fox Hunt Lane
428 ft
·
19 sec
·
Fox Hunt Lane
3
At end of road, turn right onto Horace Harding Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Horace Harding Boulevard
4
Continue on Horace Harding Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Horace Harding Boulevard
5
Continue on Nassau Boulevard
366 ft
·
13 sec
·
Nassau Boulevard
6
Turn left onto Little Neck Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Little Neck Parkway
7
Turn right
266 ft
·
6 sec
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
9
Merge onto GCP
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 17
Toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
18
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 29-minute duration, you have significant flexibility in your departure time, though you should account for typical local traffic patterns. Since there are zero planned stops along the way, you can easily complete the trip in one efficient push. Keep your $2 fuel budget in mind for a quick top-off before you head out, as there are no major rest stops necessary on such a short route. The primary advantage here is the simplicity of the drive, so avoid over-complicating your itinerary. Focus on navigating the local turns carefully rather than worrying about long-distance pacing or fatigue management.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.4 miles from Lake Success, NY, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 10.8 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.4 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Queens, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lake Success, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lake Success, NY
This is one driving day of about 10.8 miles and 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lake Success, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Grand Central Parkway for about 5.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.4 mi from Lake Success, NY · 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 10.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.4 miles from Lake Success, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Queens, NY
The final approach into Queens, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Queens, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.76 one way
$3.52 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $1.91 | $3.81 |
| premium | $4.88 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.40 | $4.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
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
Evening in Queens on Sunday
Local time
5:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
57°F
Jamaica, NY
5 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
14 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
21m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lake Success, NY to Queens, NY covers 10.8 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Central Parkway, Liberty Avenue, Van Wyck Expressway West. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 miles from Lake Success, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
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.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 10.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Horace Harding Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lake Success, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Grand Central Parkway West along the way.
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