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Trip from Queens, NY to Bellmore, NY

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

28m

Distance

17.2 mi

28 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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borough in New York City, New York, United States

Queens, NY

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census-designated place in Nassau County, New York, United States

Bellmore, NY

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Trip Overview

This 17.2-mile drive from Queens, NY, to Bellmore, NY, is a manageable 28-minute journey, making it perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate using Sunrise Highway, Rockaway Boulevard, and South Conduit Avenue, with about 33% of the route on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $3, so it's an economical choice. This trip stays within the Northeast region and New York state, offering a straightforward commute rather than an extensive exploration. It's a practical option if you're looking for a quick transit between these two New York locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

8.6 miles from Queens, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 17.2-mile trip. While there's a highway share of about 33%, much of your time will be spent on surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.2 miles on Sunrise Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent speed before you transition back to more frequent intersections. This route is characterized by its urban and suburban feel, with numerous traffic lights and turns that require your attention, making it feel more like navigating local roads than a long-distance highway cruise.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunrise Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Rockaway Boulevard.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Rockaway Boulevard

Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
5
3.3 mi into trip | ~8m in | NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue

Turn left onto NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
4
4.3 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland
8
4.9 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville 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 23B Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boule...
4
17.1 mi into trip | ~28m in | NY 27 / Sunrise Highway

Continue onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway

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.

Between Queens, NY and Bellmore, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway East and Eastern Long Lsland.

Belt Parkway East

4.3 mi in | ~10m

Eastern Long Lsland

4.3 mi in | ~10m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sunrise Highway 11.2 mi 15m
Rockaway Boulevard 3.2 mi 7m
South Conduit Avenue 2 mi 4m
Belt Parkway 0.5 mi <1m
104th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Sunrise Highway — 11.2 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Bellmore, NY.

1

Start on 104th Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · 104th Street
2

Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

3.2 mi · 7 min · Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
3

Turn left onto NY 27

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland
5

Merge onto BP

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Belt Parkway
6

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 22 sec
Exit 23B Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
7

Continue on NY 27

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on NY 27

11 mi · 14 min · Sunrise Highway
9

Continue on NY 27

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Sunrise Highway
Use the left lane.
10

Arrive at destination

NY 27

Trip Plan

Given the short 28-minute duration for this 17.2-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving during off-peak hours will help you avoid the most congested traffic, especially on main roads like Sunrise Highway. You won't need to worry about splitting this drive, and with a fuel cost of only $3, you can easily plan for a full tank. Keep an eye out for the frequent turns and traffic signals, as they are a defining characteristic of this route. A good tip is to have your GPS ready, as the many intersections can make it easy to miss a turn if you're not paying close attention.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.6 miles from Queens, NY, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.2 miles.

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 17 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 8.6 miles or 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bellmore, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Queens, NY.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Queens, NY

This is one driving day of about 17.2 miles and 28m.

At 17.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 11.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.6 mi from Queens, NY · 17m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Merrick, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cedarhurst, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.6 miles from Queens, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bellmore, NY

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bellmore, 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

$2.83 one way

$5.66 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $3.06 $6.12
premium $4.92 $3.33 $6.67
diesel $5.61 $3.80 $7.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.2 0 $1.81 $0.83
Efficient EV 4.3 0 $1.51 $0.69
EV Truck/SUV 6.9 0 $2.41 $1.10

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Queens, NY

Evening in Queens on Wednesday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Sunny

S 13 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 4:26PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Destination

Bellmore, NY

Evening in Bellmore on Wednesday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°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

25 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

28m 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 Queens, NY to Bellmore, NY covers 17.2 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Rockaway Boulevard, South Conduit Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 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 $2.83 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 straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Queens, NY and Bellmore, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway East and Eastern Long Lsland.

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