How long does it take from Queensboro Plaza to 34 St–Herald Sq by metro?

The journey from Queensboro Plaza to 34 St–Herald Sq takes approximately 19 minutes by New York City Subway, covering 9 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Queensboro Plaza to 34 St–Herald Sq?

The token fare from Queensboro Plaza to 34 St–Herald Sq is ₹2.9. With a smart card the fare is ₹2.9 (save ₹0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹2.9.

Which platform at Queensboro Plaza for 34 St–Herald Sq?

At Queensboro Plaza, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Coney Island–Stillwell Av. Look for the electronic board showing "Coney Island–Stillwell Av".

What is the last train from Queensboro Plaza to 34 St–Herald Sq?

The last train from Queensboro Plaza towards Coney Island–Stillwell Av departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from 34 St–Herald Sq back towards Queensboro Plaza departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Queensboro Plaza to 34 St–Herald Sq?

There are 5 stops between Queensboro Plaza and 34 St–Herald Sq on the N/Q/R/W (Broadway). The stations are: Queensboro Plaza, Lexington Av–59 St, 57 St–7 Av, Times Sq–42 St, 42 St–Bryant Pk, 34 St–Herald Sq.

Queensboro Plaza To 34 St–Herald Sq

ShortestShortest Route

Queensboro Plaza

Platform 1·underground·N/Q/R/W (Broadway)Towards Coney Island–Stillwell Av

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Lexington Av–59 St

+3.77 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

57 St–7 Av

+7.54 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

Times Sq–42 St

red interchange

+11.31 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

42 St–Bryant Pk

orange interchange

+15.08 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

34 St–Herald Sq

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground9 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

19 min

Total time

stops

9 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Queensboro Plaza	05:00	23:00	Towards Coney Island–Stillwell Av
34 St–Herald Sq	05:00	00:30	Towards Queensboro Plaza

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹2.9

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹2.9

Save ₹0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹2.9

Save ₹0 per ride

Use your New York City Subway smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

1.22 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.56 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~36 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.9

Bike

₹64

Auto

₹138

Cab

₹248

Estimates for 9 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Queensboro Plaza

underground

Queensboro Plaza, New York, United States

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

34 St–Herald Sq

underground

34 St–Herald Sq, New York, United States

Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:30(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

34 St–Herald Sq exit 1· Herald Square, Macy's♿

34 St–Herald Sq exit 2· Herald Square, Macy's♿

34 St–Herald Sq exit 3· Herald Square, Macy's♿

34 St–Herald Sq exit 4· Herald Square, Macy's♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access