How far is Astoria, NY from Commack, NY?

The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Commack, NY is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
39.86 mi
00h 59m
Flight
33.68 mi
54.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.68 mi
Kilometers
54.21 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.86 mi
Kilometers
64.15 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Commack
Wed, Apr 22, 9:19 PM EDT
Return by in Astoria
Wed, Apr 22, 10:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Astoria
2026-04-22T20:19
Arrive Commack
Wed, Apr 22, 9:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
19.9 mi
00h 29m
To Commack
19.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SE
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left onto Commack Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Commack Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Commack Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
27.9 mi · 70%
Grand Central Parkway
4.61 mi · 12%
Commack Road
2.7 mi · 7%
L I Exwy Service Road
1.35 mi · 3%
South Service Road
1.3 mi · 3%
Astoria Boulevard
0.75 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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Westbury
00h 29m from Astoria
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Astoria and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Commack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 19.9 miles from Astoria and 19.9 miles from Commack.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.65 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Astoria and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Commack.

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 11.8 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 12.6 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 13.5 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 Commack. Straight-line distance: 33.68 mi (54.21 km).

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#1 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Commack

#2 Commack

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population36,124
Coordinates40.8428800, -73.2928900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Astoria (-73.93014, 40.77205)
End: Commack (-73.29289, 40.84288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.32 L · about $5.65
Round trip
$11.31
2.82 gal · 10.64 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.65 $11.31
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.32 $12.64
Premium $4.86 $6.85 $13.71
Diesel $4.69 $6.62 $13.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Astoria and Commack. The current time is 20:19:51.

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.