Origin
Queens, NY
Night in Queens on Thursday
Local time
10:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queens, NY to Rockaway Point, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
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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Rockaway Point, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
The drive from Queens, NY to Rockaway Point, NY covers 12.4 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Belt Parkway, Rockaway Point Boulevard, Flatbush Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6 miles on Belt Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Queens, NY to Rockaway Point, NY covers 12.4 miles and takes about 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Belt Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Rockaway Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.6 miles (Shore Parkway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese 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 sharp right onto Rockaway Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Shore Parkway
Turn slight right onto Shore Parkway toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Merge onto BP / Belt Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Flatbush Avenue South, Rockaways
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 11S
Toward Flatbush Avenue South, Rockaways
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 Rockaway Point, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway West, Flatbush Avenue South, Rockaways, Fort Tilden and Breezy Point.
Belt Parkway West
1.6 mi in
|
~3m
|
via Shore Parkway
Flatbush Avenue South
7.9 mi in
|
~13m
Rockaways
7.9 mi in
|
~13m
Fort Tilden
10.6 mi in
|
~19m
Breezy Point
10.6 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 6 mi | 9m |
| Rockaway Point Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 5m |
| Flatbush Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Cross Bay Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 104th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Shore Parkway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Rockaway Point, NY.
1
Start on 104th Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
104th Street
2
Turn sharp right onto Rockaway Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Rockaway Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Cross Bay Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bay Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight right onto Shore Parkway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Shore Parkway
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
6
Merge onto BP
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11S
Toward Flatbush Avenue South, Rockaways
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto Flatbush Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Flatbush Avenue
9
Continue on Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
10
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Fort Tilden, Breezy Point
11
Turn straight onto Rockaway Point Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Rockaway Point Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn left
223 ft
·
16 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.04 one way
$4.08 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.21 | $4.41 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.40 | $4.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 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 | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
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
Rockaway Point, NY
Night in Rockaway Point on Thursday
Local time
10:06 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
25m 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 Rockaway Point, NY covers 12.4 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Belt Parkway, Rockaway Point Boulevard, Flatbush Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 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 $2.04 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 12.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.6 miles (Shore Parkway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Queens, NY and Rockaway Point, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway West, Flatbush Avenue South, Rockaways, Fort Tilden and Breezy Point.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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