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Cities Near Forest Hills

Cities near Forest Hills, New York: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Bayside, Brownsville, Astoria. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Forest Hills, New York is Bayside, about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 18 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Bayside5 mi / 8 km18 minDrive/railDay trip
Brownsville5 mi / 9 km18 minDrive/railDay trip
Astoria6 mi / 9 km19 minDrive/railDay trip
Kings Bridge12 mi / 19 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Jersey City12 mi / 19 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Hempstead12 mi / 20 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Passaic18 mi / 28 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Staten Island19 mi / 30 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
Elizabeth19 mi / 31 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Greenburgh22 mi / 35 km42 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Forest Hills

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Bayside, Brownsville, Astoria, Kings Bridge, Jersey City. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Forest Hills include Bayside, Brownsville, Astoria, Kings Bridge, Jersey City. The closest is Bayside, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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