Valley Stream, NY Road Trips

Valley Stream, NY serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 14 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Valley Stream, NY head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Photo: Mel Audelo

Trip Routes

7

Longest Drive

21.9 mi

Washington Heights, NY

Quickest Drive

14m

Queens, NY

Plan Around Valley Stream, NY

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Valley Stream, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Washington Heights, NY to Valley Stream, NY 21.9 mi · 33m The Bronx, NY to Valley Stream, NY 19.1 mi · 31m Brooklyn, NY to Valley Stream, NY 13.6 mi · 24m Queens, NY to Valley Stream, NY 7.3 mi · 15m

Continue From Valley Stream, NY

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Valley Stream, NY to Manhattan, NY 21 mi · 36m Valley Stream, NY to Brooklyn, NY 13.4 mi · 22m Valley Stream, NY to Queens, NY 7.4 mi · 14m

Trips from Valley Stream, NY

Valley Stream, NY to Manhattan, NY

21 mi 36m

Valley Stream, NY to Brooklyn, NY

13.4 mi 22m

Valley Stream, NY to Queens, NY

7.4 mi 14m

Driving from Valley Stream, NY

Expect an average of 14 miles and about 24m behind the wheel when leaving Valley Stream, NY. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 21 miles (36m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Valley Stream, NY most often head toward Manhattan, NY (21 mi, 36m), Brooklyn, NY (13.4 mi, 22m), and Queens, NY (7.4 mi, 14m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 14-mile trip from Valley Stream, NY, budget about $2 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 mapped routes leaving Valley Stream, NY and 4 routes heading into Valley Stream, NY, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 21 miles.

The longest mapped route from Valley Stream, NY covers 21 miles and takes approximately 36m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Valley Stream, NY runs about 14 miles with a drive time of roughly 24m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 14-mile trip from Valley Stream, NY costs roughly $2 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Valley Stream, NY include Manhattan, NY, Brooklyn, NY and Queens, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.