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Cities Near Queens

Cities near Queens, New York: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Mount Vernon, Levittown, Staten Island. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Queens, New York is Mount Vernon, about 16 mi (26 km) away — roughly 31 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
Mount Vernon16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Levittown17 mi / 28 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
Staten Island18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Passaic19 mi / 31 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Stamford30 mi / 48 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Plainfield30 mi / 48 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Brentwood32 mi / 51 km57 minDrive/railDay trip
Parsippany33 mi / 53 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
Fairfield44 mi / 70 km1 hr 18 minDrive/railDay trip
Lakewood45 mi / 72 km1 hr 21 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Queens

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Mount Vernon, Levittown, Staten Island, Passaic, Stamford. 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 Queens include Mount Vernon, Levittown, Staten Island, Passaic, Stamford. The closest is Mount Vernon, about 16 miles (26 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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