Day trip from Staten Island to Queens
Queens lies 29 km (18 mi) north-east of Staten Island, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 29 km (18 mi) apart, Queens is a realistic day trip from Staten Island: about 28 min each way by road.
| Staten Island | Queens | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 468,730 | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
What to see in Queens
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Socrates Sculpture Park | 89,000 | — |
The busiest is Socrates Sculpture Park at 89,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Queens
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Staying in Queens
Our booking partner lists 83 places to stay in Queens. Of the 78 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (48). Across 74 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 124,585 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Queens
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Common questions
How far is Queens from Staten Island?
29 km (18 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Staten Island; by road roughly 35 km (22 mi).
How long does it take to get from Staten Island to Queens by road?
About 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Staten Island and Queens?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where can I stay in Queens?
Our booking partner lists 83 places to stay in Queens, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.