Origin
Queens, NY
Afternoon in Queens on Thursday
Local time
2:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queens, NY to Atlantic Beach, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
21m
Distance
10.2 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Queens, NY
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Atlantic Beach, NY
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Trip Overview
This short, 10.2-mile drive from Queens, NY, to Atlantic Beach, NY, will take you about 21 minutes to complete. Designed as a single-day trip, you can easily fit this into your schedule without needing an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is a modest $2, making it an economical option. You'll primarily be navigating local roads, with Rockaway Boulevard and Rockaway Turnpike leading the way, eventually merging onto the Nassau Expressway. Given its brief distance and local road profile, this route is best suited for those looking for a quick, straightforward transit between these two New York locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 10.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route. With a 0% highway share, you’ll be on surface streets for the entire 10.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests frequent intersections and traffic lights. This means you'll be constantly adjusting your speed and making turns as you make your way from Queens to Atlantic Beach. It's a drive that keeps you engaged with the immediate surroundings rather than offering long stretches of highway cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rockaway Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Queens, NY to Atlantic Beach, NY is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Queens, NY to Atlantic Beach, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rockaway Boulevard | — | — |
| Rockaway Turnpike | — | — |
| Nassau Expressway | — | — |
| Park Street | — | — |
| Jefferson Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Rockaway Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Atlantic Beach, NY.
1
Start on 104th Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
104th Street
2
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
3.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
4
Continue on Rockaway Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Rockaway Turnpike
5
Keep slight right to continue on Nassau Expressway
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Nassau Expressway
6
Continue on Park Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Park Street
7
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
43 ft
·
2 sec
·
Jefferson Boulevard
8
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.68 one way
$3.36 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.98 | $3.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
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.
Destination
Atlantic Beach, NY
Afternoon in Atlantic Beach on Thursday
Local time
2:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
18 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
21m 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 Queens, NY to Atlantic Beach, NY covers 10.2 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rockaway Boulevard, Rockaway Turnpike, Nassau Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.1 miles from Queens, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.68 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.
The drive from Queens, NY to Atlantic Beach, NY is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Queens, NY to Atlantic Beach, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Queens, NY to Atlantic Beach, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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