Origin
Lindenhurst, NY
Morning in Lindenhurst on Friday
Local time
7:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lindenhurst, NY to Queens, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lindenhurst, NY
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Queens, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Lindenhurst to Queens covers a short 29.7-mile distance, typically taking about 46 minutes to complete. Because this is a compact trip within the Northeast, you can easily handle the drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate entirely via local roads rather than major interstates, keeping your fuel costs to a modest $5 estimate. Since the route involves zero formal stops, it functions best as a straightforward commute or a direct transit between these two New York locations. It is a highly practical trip if you prefer to avoid the complexities of highway travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged with constant maneuvering rather than high-speed cruising. You will rely on West Hoffman Avenue, Oak Street, and Old Sunrise Highway to navigate toward your destination. With a highway share of 0%, the route lacks the monotonous stretches often found on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on West Hoffman Avenue, meaning you should be prepared for frequent stops and turns throughout the entire 29.7-mile journey. This is a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention on local surface streets.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunrise Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 3.3 miles in near NY 27 / Sunrise Highway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 25.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.1 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
20 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
5
20.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Merge onto BP / Belt Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.4 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
22.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Rockaway Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Lindenhurst, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
20 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 16.7 mi | 21m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Oak Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Belt Parkway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Hoffman Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Old Sunrise Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 103rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 16.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindenhurst, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on South Wellwood Avenue
12 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Wellwood Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 12
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Hoffman Avenue
3
Continue on Oak Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Oak Street
4
Continue on Old Sunrise Highway
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Old Sunrise Highway
5
Merge onto NY 27
17 mi
·
21 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
7
Merge onto BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 21A
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto NY 27
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Conduit Avenue
10
Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto 103rd Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
103rd Street
13
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
257 ft
·
11 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
14
Turn right onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
15
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.16 one way
$8.33 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Queens, NY
Morning in Queens on Friday
Local time
7:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
S 5 to 13 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
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
33 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
39m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lindenhurst, NY to Queens, NY covers 25.3 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Rockaway Boulevard, Oak Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 miles from Lindenhurst, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.16 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 25.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.1 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lindenhurst, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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