How far is Astoria, NY from Brentwood, NY?

The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Brentwood, NY is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
40.66 mi
01h 01m
Flight
35.79 mi
57.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.79 mi
Kilometers
57.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.66 mi
Kilometers
65.44 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Mon, May 25, 12:44 AM EDT
Return by in Astoria
Mon, May 25, 1:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Astoria
2026-05-24T23:43
Arrive Brentwood
Mon, May 25, 12:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
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
Old Westbury
NY

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From Astoria
20.3 mi
00h 30m
To Brentwood
20.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 mph E
Destination
Brentwood Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
57°F
This Afternoon
Using Central Islip as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 to 23 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.9 mi · 39 min · Long Island Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 231: Northport, Babylon

    934 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Service Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Service Road

  14. 14

    Continue on L I Exwy Service Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · L I Exwy Service Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Express Drive South

    1843 ft · 39 sec · Express Drive South

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Crooked Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Crooked Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Wicks Road

    579 ft · 19 sec · Wicks Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Suffolk Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Suffolk Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Suffolk Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
27.9 mi · 69%
Grand Central Parkway
4.61 mi · 11%
Crooked Hill Road
2.25 mi · 6%
L I Exwy Service Road
1.4 mi · 3%
South Service Road
1.3 mi · 3%
Suffolk Avenue
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

27.9 mi · 00h 39m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
35.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Westbury
00h 30m from Astoria
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Astoria and Rain near Brentwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Old Westbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Astoria and 20.4 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 $5.73 one way or $11.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Astoria and Rain near Brentwood.

Stop Ideas Near Old Westbury

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 Old Westbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 13 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
New Rochelle City Court
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

New Rochelle City Court

New Rochelle , NY
City Hall, 475 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 2.7/5 22 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Westbury.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

21 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

29 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

30 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 35.79 mi (57.6 km).

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#1 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Brentwood

#2 Brentwood

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population60,664
Coordinates40.7812100, -73.2462300
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Astoria (-73.93014, 40.77205)
End: Brentwood (-73.24623, 40.78121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.43 L · about $5.73
Round trip
$11.47
2.86 gal · 10.86 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.73 $11.47
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.41 $12.82
Premium $4.86 $6.95 $13.90
Diesel $4.69 $6.71 $13.42

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Astoria and Brentwood. The current time is 23:43:12.

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.