How far is Astoria, NY from Bay Wood, NY?

The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Bay Wood, NY is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.94 mi
01h 00m
Flight
33.47 mi
53.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.47 mi
Kilometers
53.87 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.94 mi
Kilometers
69.11 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bay Wood
Sat, Apr 11, 3:24 PM EDT
Return by in Astoria
Sat, Apr 11, 4:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Astoria
2026-04-11T14:23
Arrive Bay Wood
Sat, Apr 11, 3:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Astoria
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Hempstead
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Astoria
21.4 mi
00h 30m
To Bay Wood
21.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and Bay Wood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Bay Wood.

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Street

    7 m · 4 sec · 12th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Astoria Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Grand Central Parkway East

    983 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    1699 ft · 36 sec · Grand Central Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Van Wyck Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8

    84 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    1542 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    24.8 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    1072 ft · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore

    1044 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road

    78 m · 11 sec · Bay Shore Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Bay Shore Road

    1174 ft · 33 sec · Bay Shore Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Howells Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Howells Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Howells Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and Bay Wood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
25 mi · 58%
Grand Central Parkway
6.64 mi · 15%
Belt Parkway
4.08 mi · 10%
Van Wyck Expressway
3.54 mi · 8%
Howells Road
0.86 mi · 2%
Astoria Boulevard
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

24.8 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
33.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hempstead
00h 30m from Astoria
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Astoria and Sunny near Bay Wood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Astoria to Bay Wood?

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Hempstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Astoria and 21.5 miles from Bay Wood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Astoria and Sunny near Bay Wood.

Stop Ideas Near West Hempstead

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Hempstead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 13.5 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

West Hempstead
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Hempstead.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

29 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

33 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Bay Wood. Straight-line distance: 33.47 mi (53.87 km).

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#1 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Bay Wood

#2 Bay Wood

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population7,350
Coordinates40.7501000, -73.2912300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Astoria (-73.93014, 40.77205)
End: Bay Wood (-73.29123, 40.7501)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.74 L · about $6.09
Round trip
$12.19
3.04 gal · 11.48 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.09 $12.19
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.81 $13.62
Premium $4.86 $7.39 $14.78
Diesel $4.69 $7.13 $14.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Astoria and Bay Wood. The current time is 14:23:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.