The 13 Best Day Trips from Queens

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 13 good day trips from Queens, United States, led by The Bronx, Staten Island, Jersey City. The closest is Sunset Park, about 25 min by car, and 9 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Queens

  1. 1

    The Bronx, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km north of Queens

    Known for Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen.

  2. 2

    Staten Island, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km south-west of Queens
  3. 3

    Jersey City, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km west of Queens
  4. 4

    Upper West Side, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km north-west of Queens
  5. 5

    Washington Heights, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km north-west of Queens
  6. 6

    Paterson, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km north-west of Queens
  7. 7

    Sunset Park, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car15 km west of Queens
  8. 8

    North Stamford, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km north-east of Queens
  9. 9

    East Harlem, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car15 km north-west of Queens
  10. 10

    Waterbury, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km north-east of Queens
  11. 11

    Toms River, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km south of Queens
  12. 12

    Norwalk, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km north-east of Queens
  13. 13

    Greenburgh, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km north of Queens

A sample day: Queens to The Bronx

  1. 08:30Leave Queens
  2. 09:00Arrive in The Bronx (30 min drive)
  3. 09:15Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen
  4. 11:15Lunch
  5. 12:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of The Bronx
  6. 15:00Head back to Queens
  7. 15:30Home in Queens

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Queens?
The best day trips from Queens are The Bronx, Staten Island, Jersey City, Upper West Side, Washington Heights. The closest is Sunset Park, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Queens?
Sunset Park is the closest, 15 km west of Queens, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Queens?
9 places are within about an hour's drive of Queens: Sunset Park (25 min), East Harlem (25 min), Upper West Side (25 min), The Bronx (30 min), Jersey City (30 min), Washington Heights (30 min).
What is the biggest city near Queens for a day out?
The Bronx is the largest city in day-trip range, 19 km north of Queens and about 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Queens?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Waterbury at 118 km, around 1 hr 50 min by car.

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