10 Cities Near Queens + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Queens, New York, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Mount Vernon, Levittown, Staten Island.
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.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | 16 mi / 26 km | 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Levittown | 17 mi / 28 km | 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Staten Island | 18 mi / 29 km | 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Passaic | 19 mi / 31 km | 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Stamford | 30 mi / 48 km | 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Plainfield | 30 mi / 48 km | 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Brentwood | 32 mi / 51 km | 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Parsippany | 33 mi / 53 km | 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Fairfield | 44 mi / 70 km | 1 hr 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Lakewood | 45 mi / 72 km | 1 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Day 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.
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.