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The 13 Best Day Trips from Queens

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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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.

Day trips from Queens at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
The Bronx19 km N30 minHalf-day trip
Staten Island29 km SW45 minHalf-day trip
Jersey City21 km W30 minHalf-day trip
Upper West Side17 km NW25 minHalf-day trip
Washington Heights21 km NW30 minHalf-day trip
Paterson38 km NW45 minHalf-day trip
Sunset Park15 km W25 minHalf-day trip
North Stamford56 km NE1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
East Harlem15 km NW25 minHalf-day trip
Waterbury118 km NE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Toms River87 km S1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Norwalk60 km NE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Greenburgh39 km N45 minHalf-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Queens

  1. 1

    The Bronx, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km north of Queens1 hr round trip

    Known for Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen.

    Also nearby: Yonkers, Fordham.

  2. 2

    Staten Island, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km south-west of Queens1 hr 30 min round trip
  3. 3

    Jersey City, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km west of Queens1 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Upper West Side, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km north-west of Queens50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Washington Heights, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km north-west of Queens1 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Paterson, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km north-west of Queens1 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Sunset Park, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car15 km west of Queens50 min round trip
  8. 8

    North Stamford, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km north-east of Queens2 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    East Harlem, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car15 km north-west of Queens50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Waterbury, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km north-east of Queens3 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Toms River, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km south of Queens2 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Norwalk, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km north-east of Queens2 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Greenburgh, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km north of Queens1 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Queens to The Bronx

A realistic pace for The Bronx, 19 km from Queens. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  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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