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Trip from Seaford, NY to Queens, NY

Drive Time

31m

Distance

19.4 mi

31 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

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

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Downtown Seaford, NY, NY

Seaford, NY

Mel Audelo

Downtown Queens, NY, NY

Queens, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Seaford to Queens is a short, direct journey covering 23.8 miles. You can expect to spend approximately 43 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting around $4 for fuel makes this an incredibly affordable transit within the Northeast region. Because the route is entirely local, you won't need to worry about long-distance planning or extensive logistics. It is a straightforward commute that fits perfectly into a single day of travel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

9.7 miles from Seaford, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a fast-paced highway experience, as this route features 0% highway travel. You will navigate through local roads for the entirety of the 23.8-mile stretch, requiring your full attention at intersections and turns. Because there is no long, uninterrupted highway stretch, the character of the road remains consistent and demands active navigation from start to finish. This is a practical, urban-focused drive that trades interstate speeds for local maneuvering.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 11.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

5
14.1 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
5
14.2 mi into trip | ~19m 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.
7
15.5 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward Rockaway Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 21A Toward Rockaway Boulevard
5
16 mi into trip | ~23m in | Rockaway Boulevard

Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
16.5 mi into trip | ~23m in | Rockaway Boulevard

Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Seaford, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.

Belt Parkway West

14.1 mi in | ~19m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sunrise Highway 11.9 mi 15m
Rockaway Boulevard 3.2 mi 7m
Merrick Road 1.8 mi 3m
Belt Parkway 1.3 mi 1m
Bellmore Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
North Conduit Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
103rd Street 0.2 mi <1m
Liberty Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Sunrise Highway — 11.9 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Merrick Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Merrick Road
2

Turn right onto Bellmore Avenue

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Bellmore Avenue
3

Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

12 mi · 15 min · Sunrise Highway
4

Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
5

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway
6

Take the exit slight right toward Rockaway Boulevard

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Rockaway Boulevard
7

Turn straight onto North Conduit Avenue

0.3 mi · 46 sec · North Conduit Avenue
8

Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Rockaway Boulevard
9

Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

2.7 mi · 6 min · Rockaway Boulevard
10

Turn right onto 103rd Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · 103rd Street
11

Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

256 ft · 12 sec · Liberty Avenue
12

Turn right onto 104th Street

207 ft · 9 sec · 104th Street
13

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick 43-minute trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Keep in mind that because you are sticking to local roads, traffic patterns can significantly influence your actual travel time; checking local conditions before you head out is a smart move. You won't need to plan for specific rest stops given the short duration, allowing you to head straight to your destination. A key tip for this specific route is to stay alert for frequent turns, as the lack of highway miles means you will be navigating local junctions for the duration of your trip.

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 9.7 miles from Seaford, NY, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.9 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 19.4 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 9.7 miles or 13m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 23m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Seaford, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Seaford, NY

This is one driving day of about 19.4 miles and 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Seaford, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 11.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 9.7 mi from Seaford, NY · 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hempstead, NY

10 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Hempstead, NY to Queens, NY

14 mi · 24m

Pacing Suggestions

Richmond Hill, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hempstead, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 9.7 miles from Seaford, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Queens, NY

The final approach into Queens, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Queens, NY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 19.4
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 19.4
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 18.7
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...

9 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 19.4
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 19.4
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 19.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.16 one way

$6.32 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $3.42 $6.84
premium $4.88 $3.73 $7.46
diesel $5.64 $4.31 $8.62

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: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.8 0 $2.04 $0.93
Efficient EV 4.9 0 $1.70 $0.78
EV Truck/SUV 7.8 0 $2.72 $1.24

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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

Seaford, NY

Morning in Seaford on Monday

Local time

9:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Queens, NY

Morning in Queens on Monday

Local time

9:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 10 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

5 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

31m 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 Seaford, NY to Queens, NY covers 19.4 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Rockaway Boulevard, Merrick Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 miles from Seaford, 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Seaford, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.

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