Origin
Nissequogue, NY
Morning in Nissequogue on Thursday
Local time
11:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nissequogue, NY to Queens, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
48.5 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nissequogue, NY
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Queens, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Nissequogue to Queens is a compact journey covering 47.9 miles across the Northeast. You should expect to spend about 1 hour and 12 minutes on the road, making this a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel budget of approximately $8, it is an economical route for commuters or weekend travelers. Because the trip is short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it suits your plans. This drive keeps you within the state of New York, moving from the quieter coastal atmosphere of Nissequogue into the dense urban environment of Queens.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 48.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will be navigating local roads for the entirety of the 47.9-mile distance. The experience is defined by frequent turns and constant adjustments rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of open road. You will find that the character of the journey remains consistent, keeping you engaged with local traffic patterns and intersections from start to finish. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that avoids high-speed highway travel entirely.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Sagtikos State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.2 miles in near SO / Southern State Parkway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.2 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.7 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
16.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
42.7 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
44.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
5
45.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
Rockaway Boulevard
Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
45.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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 Nissequogue, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Sm South: Bay Shore along the way.
Sm South: Bay Shore
8.6 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 25.4 mi | 32m |
| Sagtikos State Parkway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Jericho Turnpike | 4 mi | 6m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Belt Parkway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| River Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Sunken Meadow State Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Edgewood Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 25.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nissequogue, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on Long Beach Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Long Beach Road
2
Turn right onto Moriches Road
502 ft
·
11 sec
·
Moriches Road
3
Turn left onto River Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
River Road
4
Turn right onto Edgewood Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Edgewood Avenue
5
Turn right onto NY 25; NY 25A
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25; NY 25A
179 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Main Street
7
Continue on NY 25
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward SM South: Bay Shore
9
Merge onto SM
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunken Meadow State Parkway
10
Continue on SA
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Sagtikos State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on SO
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
25 mi
·
32 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
13
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 21A
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto NY 27
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Conduit Avenue
17
Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto 103rd Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
103rd Street
20
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
257 ft
·
11 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
21
Turn right 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 24.3 mi from Nissequogue, NY · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Nissequogue, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.98 one way
$15.97 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.28
Jericho Turnpike
(4 mi)
$0.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Thursday
Local time
11:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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
1h 11m 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 Nissequogue, NY to Queens, NY covers 48.5 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Sagtikos State Parkway, Jericho Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.3 miles from Nissequogue, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.98 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.2 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.7 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Nissequogue, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Sm South: Bay Shore along the way.
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