Origin
Oakwood, NY
Afternoon in Oakwood on Friday
Local time
1:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakwood, 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
42m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakwood, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Queens, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 19.2-mile drive from Oakwood, NY to Queens, NY is a straightforward, turn-heavy local journey that should take about 42 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it requires no overnight stays. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this route is an economical choice for getting from one point to another within the Northeast region. The drive mostly sticks to local roads, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and familiar neighborhoods rather than open highways. Expect a relatively quick transit with minimal fuss, perfect for when you need to cover a short distance efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m 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 dynamic driving experience on this route, characterized by frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. With only 20% of the drive on highways, most of your time will be spent on local roads like Linden Boulevard, Church Avenue, and Hylan Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.8 miles on Linden Boulevard, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns come into play. This 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests a need for attention as you navigate through various neighborhoods and intersections.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Linden Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 3.8 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 early in the drive near Hylan Boulevard.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 19.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hylan Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (Steuben Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Hylan Boulevard
Turn left onto Hylan Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Steuben Street
Turn left onto Steuben Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
3.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge, Brook...
7
7.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 278 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18
Toward I 278 East
8
7.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Fort Hamilton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Fort Hamilton Parkway
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oakwood, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Brooklyn and Upper Level.
Brooklyn
3.8 mi in
|
~10m
Upper Level
4.2 mi in
|
~11m
|
via I 278
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Linden Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Church Avenue | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| Hylan Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 9m |
| Fort Hamilton Parkway | 2 mi | 4m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cross Bay Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Linden Boulevard
— 3.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakwood, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Hylan Boulevard
3.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Hylan Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn left onto Steuben Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Steuben Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Hylan Boulevard
512 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hylan Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Narrows Road South
147 ft
·
3 sec
·
Narrows Road South
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Merge onto I 278
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Toward Upper Level
9
Continue on I 278
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
10
Continue on I 278
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 18
Toward I 278 East
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Fort Hamilton Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right
145 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Fort Hamilton Parkway
14
Turn straight onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Fort Hamilton Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto 39th Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
39th Street
16
Turn left onto 14th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
14th Avenue
17
Continue on Church Avenue
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Church Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
19
Take the ramp
165 ft
·
5 sec
20
Merge onto NY 27
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on NY 27
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Conduit Avenue
22
Continue on NY 27
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Conduit Avenue
Toward Cross Bay Boulevard
23
At end of road, turn left onto Cross Bay Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Bay Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
24
Continue on Cross Bay Boulevard
385 ft
·
18 sec
·
Cross Bay Boulevard
25
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
26
Turn right onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
27
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.16 one way
$6.32 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.42 | $6.83 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Queens on Friday
Local time
1:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Sunny
S 6 to 13 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 12:03PM 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
32 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
42m 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 Oakwood, NY to Queens, NY covers 19.2 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Linden Boulevard, Church Avenue, Hylan Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.6 miles from Oakwood, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.16 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 18 decision points packed into just 19.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hylan Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (Steuben Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Oakwood, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Brooklyn and Upper Level.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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