Origin
Queens, NY
Late night in Queens on Friday
Local time
4:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queens, NY to Seaside, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
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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Seaside, NY
Peter Olexa
Trip Overview
The drive from Queens, NY to Seaside, NY covers 7.9 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cross Bay Boulevard, Rockaway Boulevard, Cross Bay Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.1 miles on Cross Bay Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 7.9 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 (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 7.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cross Bay Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 4 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): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.6 miles (Cross Bay Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (Seaside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 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
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Cross Bay Boulevard
Turn left onto Cross Bay Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
7.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Seaside Avenue
Turn left onto Seaside Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
7.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Rockaway Freeway
At end of road, turn right onto Rockaway Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right 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 Queens, NY to Seaside, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Riis Park along the way.
Riis Park
7.1 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Bay Boulevard | 6.1 mi | 16m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Cross Bay Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Rockaway Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Beach Channel Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 104th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Seaside Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cross Bay Boulevard
— 6.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Seaside, 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
6.1 mi
·
16 min
·
Cross Bay Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Cross Bay Bridge
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Cross Bay Bridge
5
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Toward Riis Park
6
Turn straight onto Beach Channel Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Beach Channel Drive
7
Turn left onto Seaside Avenue
492 ft
·
23 sec
·
Seaside Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
At end of road, turn right onto Rockaway Freeway
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Rockaway Freeway
Use the right lane.
9
Arrive at destination
Rockaway Freeway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.30 one way
$2.60 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.41 | $2.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Tolls
$7
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Seaside, NY
Late night in Seaside on Friday
Local time
4:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
1 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 Seaside, NY covers 7.9 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cross Bay Boulevard, Rockaway Boulevard, Cross Bay Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4 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 $1.30 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 21m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.6 miles (Cross Bay Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (Seaside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Queens, NY to Seaside, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Riis Park along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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