How far is Astoria, NY from Bethpage, NY?

The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Bethpage, NY is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
28.74 mi
00h 45m
Flight
23.53 mi
37.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.53 mi
Kilometers
37.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.74 mi
Kilometers
46.25 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethpage
Sun, Apr 12, 4:44 AM EDT
Return by in Astoria
Sun, Apr 12, 5:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Astoria
2026-04-12T03:59
Arrive Bethpage
Sun, Apr 12, 4:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From Astoria
14.4 mi
00h 22m
To Bethpage
14.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph E
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Bethpage.

  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

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan

    875 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead

    1105 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead

    840 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway

    1354 ft · 27 sec · Horace Harding Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

    680 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    17.1 mi · 24 min · Long Island Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 106 South, NY 107 South: Hicksville

    1001 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Marginal Road

    160 m · 18 sec · South Marginal Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Broadway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on North Broadway

    1357 ft · 27 sec · North Broadway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Broadway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Broadway

  17. 17

    Continue on Hicksville Road

    952 ft · 21 sec · Hicksville Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    2400 ft · 48 sec · Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1592 ft · 40 sec · Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Stewart Avenue

    2154 ft · 45 sec · Stewart Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stewart Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
17.1 mi · 60%
Grand Central Parkway
4.61 mi · 16%
South Broadway
2.46 mi · 9%
North Broadway
1.08 mi · 4%
Central Avenue
0.76 mi · 3%
Astoria Boulevard
0.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

17.1 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
00h 22m from Astoria
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Astoria and Mostly Sunny near Bethpage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Astoria to Bethpage?

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Astoria and 14.4 miles from Bethpage.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Astoria and Mostly Sunny near Bethpage.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Success

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 Lake Success and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Lake Success
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Bethpage. Straight-line distance: 23.53 mi (37.87 km).

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#1 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Bethpage

#2 Bethpage

Census-designated place in New York

Population16,429
Coordinates40.7442700, -73.4820700
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Astoria (-73.93014, 40.77205)
End: Bethpage (-73.48207, 40.74427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.84 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.10
2.02 gal · 7.68 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.05 $8.10
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.53 $9.05
Premium $4.86 $4.91 $9.82
Diesel $4.69 $4.74 $9.48

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Astoria and Bethpage. The current time is 03:59:11.

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.