Forest Hills
in Queens County of New York, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.716 and -73.850 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 42' 58" and W -73° 51' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:02 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:01 am and 7:45 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-04-24 08:14:40

Delve into Forest Hills

Forest Hills in Queens County (New York) with it's 67,714 habitants is located in United States about 211 mi (or 339 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Forest Hills is now 05:02 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 9 airports close to Forest Hills, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is La Guardia Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 7 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United States is Statue of Liberty in a distance of 6 mi (or 9 km), West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 10 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, The Bronx and Mineola. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 62 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 46%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 76% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 24th of April 2024

9°C (49 °F)
9°C (47 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

12°C (53 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel

Address
3,2 mi
135 20 39TH AVENUE
11354 Flushing
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SpringHill Suites New York LaGuardia Airport

Address
2,9 mi
112-15 Northern Boulevard
11368 New York
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express LAGUARDIA ARPT

Address
1,6 mi
113-10 Horace Harding Expressway
11368 New York
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN JAMAICA INN

Address
1,9 mi
8707 VAN WYCK EXPRESSWAY
11435 New York
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


METRO MOTEL

Address
2,6 mi
73 00 QUEENS BLVD
11377 Woodside
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


CORONA HOTEL

Address
2,5 mi
112-23 ROOSEVELT AVE
11368 New York
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quality Inn Jamaica AirTrain

Address
2,4 mi
94th Ave 13868
11435 New York
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


LEXINGTON INN AT JFK AIRPORT

Address
2,1 mi
138 05 JAMAICA AVENUE
11435 New York
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn LAGUARDIA AIRPORT

Address
2,7 mi
37-10 114th Street
11368 New York
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SUPER 8 JFK AIRPORT NYC

Address
2,2 mi
139-01 JAMAICA AVE
11435 New York
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Forest Hills English Townhouse. Queens, New York City.

Published: November 03, 2009
Length: 12:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Advantage Forest Hills Realty

www.ForesthillsHouses.com advantage realty of forest hills. This is an English Townhouse in Forest hills, queens, new york city. new york.


New York City, 2 Family House.

Published: May 03, 2011
Length: 44:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Advantage Forest Hills Realty

http://www.foresthillshouses.com/forest_hills_2_family.


Forest Hills, Queens, New York city. Brick Townhouse. 3 Bedrooms. Next to Tennis Stadium.

Published: August 08, 2009
Length: 09:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Advantage Forest Hills Realty

About 8 minutes walk to subway. foresthillshouses.com.


Forest Hills 2 Family House. Queens, New York City

Published: July 11, 2010
Length: 05:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Advantage Forest Hills Realty

http://www.foresthillshouses.com/content/2-family-semi-detached-brick-4-bedrooms-3-bathrooms-2-eat-kitchens-finish-basement-beautiful.


Epic Drama look. Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, 11375. USA

Published: April 05, 2010
Length: 44:10 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Advantage Forest Hills Realty

http://www.ForestHillsHouses.com Montage of Forest Hills, in queens, NY 11375. USA.


E train at Forest Hills-71st Avenue

Published: March 25, 2014
Length: 05:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: thesubwaynut2

Manhattan-bound E train of R160As and R160Bs arriving at, stopping, and leaving Forest Hills-71st Avenue.


Parker Towers Apartments - Forest Hills Apartments For Rent

Published: May 31, 2012
Length: 21:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: apartmenthomelivingA

Forest Hills Apartments - Parker Towers Apartments For Rent | 104-20 Queens Blvd. Forest Hills, NY 11375 | For more info visit ...


IND Queens Blvd Line: R160A-2 E Train at Forest Hills-71st-Continental Aves (Rush Hour)

Published: February 08, 2013
Length: 29:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Allen1628famm

Manhattan bound R160A-2 E Train coming from Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike station and entering at Forest Hills-71st-Continental Aves. Then Manhattan bound E Train leaves Forest Hills-71st Ave...


IND Queens Blvd Line: R46 F Train at Forest Hills-71st-Continental Aves (Rush Hour)

Published: February 08, 2013
Length: 42:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Allen1628famm

Jamaica-179th St bound R46 F Train coming from Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Ave station and entering at Forest Hills-71st-Continental Aves. Then Jamaica-179th St bound F Train leaves Forest...


forest hills station square, long island railroad.

Published: May 01, 2010
Length: 30:29 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Advantage Forest Hills Realty

http://www.advantageforesthillsrealty.com walking around station square , in forest hills, new york city.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

All in the Family

All in the Family is an American sitcom that was originally broadcast on the CBS television network from January 12, 1971, to April 8, 1979. In September 1979, a new show, Archie Bunker's Place, picked up where All in the Family had ended. That sitcom lasted another four years, ending its run in 1983. Produced by Norman Lear and Bud Yorkin, All in the Family revolved around the life of a working class bigot and his family.

Located at 40.7125, -73.8608 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1971 American television series debuts, 1979 American television series endings, 1970s American television series, 1970s American comedy television series, American television series based on British television series, American television sitcoms, Best Musical or Comedy Series Golden Globe winners, CBS network shows, English-language television series, Nielsen ratings winners, Peabody Award winning television programs, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series winners, Social realism, Super Bowl lead-out programs, Television series by CBS Paramount Television, Television series by Sony Pictures Television, Television shows set in New York City

Forest Hills, Queens

Forest Hills is a upper middle class neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens.

Located at 40.7161, -73.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bukharan Jews, Neighborhoods in Queens, Forest Hills, Queens, Jewish communities in the United States, Russian communities in the United States, Jews and Judaism in Queens, Russian-American culture in New York

Rego Park, Queens

Rego Park is a upper middle class neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens.

Located at 40.7237, -73.8601 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods in Queens, Bukharan Jews, Iranian Jews, Russian Jews, Chinese-American history, Chinese-American culture in New York City, Jewish communities in the United States, Russian communities in the United States, Populated places established in 1920, Russian-American culture in New York

Forest Hills Gardens, Queens

Forest Hills Gardens is a planned community located in Forest Hills, in the New York City borough of Queens. Its streets are privately owned but open to traffic. The northern border runs along the Long Island Rail Road tracks, the eastern along Union Turnpike, and the remaining borders form an irregular line from the stadium at the West Side Tennis Club to near the intersection of Union Turnpike and Kessel Street.

Located at 40.7158, -73.8608 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places established in 1908, Neighborhoods in Queens, Planned communities in the United States, Forest Hills, Queens

Forest Hills – 71st Avenue (IND Queens Boulevard Line)

Forest Hills – 71st Avenue is an express station on the IND Queens Boulevard Line of the New York City Subway, located on Queens Boulevard at 71st (Continental) Avenue in Forest Hills, Queens. It is served by the E and F trains at all times, the R train at all times except late nights, and the M train on weekdays except late nights. This underground station, opened on December 31, 1936, has four tracks and two island platforms.

Located at 40.7214, -73.844 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
IND Queens Boulevard Line stations, New York City Subway stations in Queens, Railway stations opened in 1936, Forest Hills, Queens

67th Avenue (IND Queens Boulevard Line)

67th Avenue is a local station on the IND Queens Boulevard Line of the New York City Subway. Located at the intersection of 67th Avenue and Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills, Queens, it is served by the R train at all times except late nights, when the E train replaces it as the local along Queens Boulevard. The M train provides additional service here on weekdays. This underground station, opened on December 31, 1936, has four tracks and two side platforms.

Located at 40.727, -73.8537 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
IND Queens Boulevard Line stations, New York City Subway stations in Queens, Railway stations opened in 1936

Forest Hills (LIRR station)

Forest Hills is a station on the Main Line of the Long Island Rail Road in Forest Hills. Like other LIRR stations within New York City, passengers may take advantage of the CityTicket program on weekends. It is lightly used compared to other stations in the city, with only 1,116 weekday riders; many residents opt for the subway because of its increased service and direct express trains to Midtown Manhattan.

Located at 40.7195, -73.8449 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Long Island Rail Road stations, Railway stations in Queens, Railway stations opened in 1911, Forest Hills, Queens

P.S. 144 Col. Jeromus Remsen School

P.S. 144 is a local elementary school in Forest Hills, New York, USA. The zoned middle school for P.S. 144 is J.H.S. 190 Russell Sage.

Located at 40.7151, -73.8529 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Public elementary schools in New York City, Schools in Queens, Forest Hills, Queens

West Side Tennis Club

The West Side Tennis Club is a private tennis club located in Forest Hills, a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens. The Club has 38 tennis courts in all four surfaces, a junior Olympic swimming pool and other amenities. It is most notable for hosting the US Open Tennis Championships a total of 60 times, first from 1915 to 1920, and then again from 1924 to 1977. In addition, the finals of the Davis Cup were held at the club 10 times, more than any other venue.

Located at 40.7198, -73.8486 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Sports venues in Queens, Tennis in New York, Tennis venues in the United States, US Open (tennis), Forest Hills, Queens

Bramson ORT College

Bramson ORT College is an undergraduate college in New York City operated by ORT America and US ORT Operations, the American branch of the Jewish charity World ORT. Its main campus is in Forest Hills, Queens, with a satellite campus in Brooklyn. Bramson ORT College opened in 1977 at a location on 23rd Street and Park Avenue South in Manhattan, to provide technical education at the college level.

Located at 40.7215, -73.8486 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in New York, Judaic studies in academia, Educational institutions established in 1977, Universities and colleges in Queens, Forest Hills, Queens

Parkside (LIRR station)

Parkside is a former elevated Long Island Rail Road station just north of Metropolitan Avenue on the border between Middle Village and Forest Hills in Queens, New York City. Opened on September 15, 1927, the wooden station was part of the Rockaway Beach Branch and was the northernmost station on the branch before the junction with the Main Line at Rego Park Station and the creation of the Grand Street Station in Elmhurst.

Located at 40.7118, -73.8567 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former Long Island Rail Road stations, Railway stations in Queens, Railway stations opened in 1927, Railway stations closed in 1962

Queens Metropolitan High School

Queens Metropolitan High School (QMHS) is a public high school in Forest Hills, Queens. It is generally referred to simply as "QMHS," or just "'Queens Metro" by the students. It is on the south side of Metropolitan Avenue at 91-30 Metropolitan Avenue, between the Rockaway Cut-off of the Long Island Railroad and 69th Avenue. There is two entrances, the well known one on Metropolitan Avenue, and the less known one behind the school.

Located at 40.7085, -73.8557 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public high schools in New York City, Schools in Queens, Forest Hills, Queens

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Whitepot, Forest Hill, Forest Hills