Origin
Lloyd Harbor, NY
Late night in Lloyd Harbor on Friday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lloyd Harbor, 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
57m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lloyd Harbor, NY
Scott Foltz
Queens, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Lloyd Harbor to Queens covers 33.2 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 1 minute. This short distance makes it a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stay. You should budget approximately $5 for fuel, keeping the overall transit costs quite low. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, you will not be spending your time on high-speed interstates. It serves as a practical connection within the Northeast region, effectively transitioning you from a quieter coastal setting into the urban landscape of Queens.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a technical and engaging experience behind the wheel, as this route is defined by its turn-heavy local road profile. With 0% of the drive on highways, you will navigate through local streets rather than cruising on monotonous stretches of interstate. The lack of a long, uninterrupted highway segment means your focus will remain on maneuvering through winding turns. Be prepared for a steady pace that demands your full attention as you transition between neighborhoods. It is a departure from the typical highway grind, offering a more hands-on driving environment.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northern Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 12 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
220 ft
19 ft
Total Climb
435 ft
Total Descent
535 ft
Highest Point
220 ft
~9 mi in
Elevation Range
201 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 18.3 miles in near North Service Road.
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 17 decision points packed into just 31.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.3 miles (North Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
18.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
North Service Road
Turn right onto North Service Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
19 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the ramp toward N West: New York
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward N West: New York
8
26.9 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
29 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
30.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Liberty Avenue
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Lloyd Harbor, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward N West: New York along the way.
N West: New York
19 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Boulevard | 12 mi | 18m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| West Neck Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Northern State Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Lawrence Hill Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Liberty Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Searingtown Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Van Wyck Expressway West | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Northern Boulevard
— 12 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lloyd Harbor, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on School Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
School Lane
2
At end of road, turn left onto West Neck Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Neck Road
3
Turn right onto NY 25A
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
4
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25A
267 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
6
Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto NY 25A
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Searingtown Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Searingtown Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto North Service Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Service Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road
371 ft
·
14 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward N West: New York
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto N
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on GCP
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 17
Toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
22
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.8 mi from Lloyd Harbor, NY · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Lloyd Harbor, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Queens, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Queens, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.20 one way
$10.40 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Queens on Friday
Local time
4:08 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
46°F
North Hills, NY
16 mi in
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
21 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
57m 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 Lloyd Harbor, NY to Queens, NY covers 31.6 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northern Boulevard, Grand Central Parkway, West Neck Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 miles from Lloyd Harbor, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.20 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 17 decision points packed into just 31.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.3 miles (North Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lloyd Harbor, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward N West: New York along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 19 ft to 220 ft elevation with about 435 ft of total climbing.
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. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. 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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