Drive Time
25m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
Traveling the 22.4 miles from Mineola, NY, to Queens, NY, is a straightforward local transit that typically takes about 36 minutes. Because this is a short trip, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $4 on fuel for the duration of the drive. The route avoids major highways entirely, favoring a local path through the Northeast region. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two points, making it an efficient choice for your travel needs.
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
5.9 miles from Mineola, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way toward Queens. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, relying instead on surface streets like Jamaica Avenue, 150th Street, and Liberty Avenue. Since there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, your focus will remain on maneuvering through local intersections and traffic patterns. This drive lacks the rhythm of a high-speed interstate, requiring you to stay attentive to the frequent turns and urban road layouts that define this 22.4-mile path.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (150th Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (Liberty Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Depart onto NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto 150th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto 104th Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Avenue | 5.5 mi | 11m |
| Jericho Turnpike | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Liberty Avenue | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| 150th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 104th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Mineola, NY and Queens, NY.
Start on NY 25
Continue on NY 25
Turn left onto 150th Street
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
Turn left onto 104th Street
Arrive at destination
Given the relatively short 36-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since this route involves zero scheduled stops and sticks exclusively to local roads, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave to cover the estimated $4 cost. Keep in mind that navigating local streets like Jamaica Avenue requires constant attention compared to highway driving. Use your GPS actively to manage the frequent turns along the route. Planning your departure to avoid peak local traffic can make this quick trip significantly smoother.
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.
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 11.9 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.9 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Queens, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Mineola, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Mineola, NY
This is one driving day of about 11.9 miles and 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.9 mi from Mineola, NY · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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.
A short stop after about 11.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 5.9 miles from Mineola, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$1.94 one way
$3.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| premium | $4.88 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 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 | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Mineola on Sunday
Local time
4:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Queens on Sunday
Local time
4:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
57°F
Jamaica, NY
6 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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