Origin
Valley Stream, NY
Afternoon in Valley Stream on Friday
Local time
3:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Valley Stream, NY to Queens, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.4 mi
12 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 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Valley Stream, NY
Mel Audelo
Queens, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Valley Stream to Queens, you are looking at a quick 8.5-mile journey that typically takes about 22 minutes to complete. This trip is perfect for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay or any complex planning. With a fuel budget of just $1, it is an incredibly economical way to navigate between these two points in the Northeast. Since there are no mandatory stops required, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows. It is a straightforward, local commute that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary hassle.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed highway experience, as this route consists entirely of surface streets. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be dealing with merging or cruising at high speeds. Because the entire 8.5-mile distance is local, the road's personality is defined by frequent turns and changing urban environments. You will stay engaged behind the wheel as you navigate the local grid, making this a very different experience from a monotonous interstate slog. Keep your focus sharp, as the technical nature of these local roads requires consistent attention to your surroundings.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rockaway Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 3.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
36 ft
12 ft
Total Climb
35 ft
Total Descent
16 ft
Highest Point
36 ft
~6.3 mi in
Elevation Range
24 ft
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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NY 27 / West Sunrise Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 7.4 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 0.1 miles (NY 27 / West Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 27 / West Sunrise Highway
Turn right onto NY 27 / West Sunrise Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~2m 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
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m 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
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m 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
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Valley Stream, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
2.1 mi in
|
~2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rockaway Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| West Sunrise Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Belt Parkway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 103rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Central Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 104th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Rockaway Boulevard
— 3.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Stream, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on South Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Central Avenue
2
Turn right onto NY 27
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sunrise Highway
Use the right lane.
3
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
4
Merge onto BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 21A
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto NY 27
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Conduit Avenue
7
Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto 103rd Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
103rd Street
10
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
257 ft
·
11 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
11
Turn right onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
12
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.22 one way
$2.44 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.32 | $2.63 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 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 | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.47 |
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
Queens, NY
Afternoon in Queens on Friday
Local time
3:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
S 5 to 13 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:13PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
31 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
14m 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 Valley Stream, NY to Queens, NY covers 7.4 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rockaway Boulevard, West Sunrise Highway, Belt Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.7 miles from Valley Stream, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.22 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 7.4 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 0.1 miles (NY 27 / West Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Valley Stream, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 12 ft to 36 ft elevation with about 35 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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