How far is Astoria, NY from Cold Spring Harbor, NY?
The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Cold Spring Harbor, NY is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and Cold Spring Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Cold Spring Harbor.
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Start on 12th Street
7 m · 4 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Astoria Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Grand Central Parkway East
983 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1699 ft · 36 sec · Grand Central Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
875 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
1105 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
840 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway
1354 ft · 27 sec · Horace Harding Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
680 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
9.8 mi · 14 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Searington Road, Port Washington
1012 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto South Service Road
1376 ft · 35 sec · South Service Road
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Turn left onto Searingtown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road
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Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
12 mi · 19 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Harbor Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Harbor Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1067 ft · 23 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Spring
21 m · 3 sec · Spring
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and Cold Spring Harbor.
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.
Northern Boulevard
Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
12 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Astoria and Mostly Sunny near Cold Spring Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Astoria to Cold Spring Harbor?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
North Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Astoria and 15.6 miles from Cold Spring Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Astoria and Mostly Sunny near Cold Spring Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near North Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Hills.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Cold Spring Harbor. Straight-line distance: 25.69 mi (41.34 km).
#1 Astoria
Astoria is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7720500, -73.9301400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cold Spring Harbor
Hamlet in Suffolk County, New York, US, on the north shore of Long Island; named after cold freshwater springs in the area; rose in prominence as a whaling community in the 19th century, then later as a resort town; today a bedroom community of NYC
| Population | 5,070 |
| Coordinates | 40.8714900, -73.4567900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cold Spring Harbor (-73.45679, 40.87149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.35 | $10.69 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.16 | $10.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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