How far is Astoria, NY from East Garden City, NY?
The driving distance from Astoria, NY to East Garden City, NY is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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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Heavy Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and East Garden City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and East Garden City.
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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
13.9 mi · 19 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Continue on Northern State Parkway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward M: Jones Beach
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Meadowbrook State Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Meadowbrook State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Stewart Avenue
708 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Merchant's Concourse
136 m · 13 sec · Merchant's Concourse
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Turn right onto Stewart Avenue
1567 ft · 43 sec · Stewart Avenue
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Turn left onto Selfridge Avenue
942 ft · 28 sec · Selfridge Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Duncan Avenue
1231 ft · 38 sec · Duncan Avenue
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Turn right onto Davis Avenue
60 m · 11 sec · Davis Avenue
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Turn right onto Avenue M
147 m · 27 sec · Avenue M
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Turn left
88 m · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Avenue N
44 m · 8 sec · Avenue N
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Turn right onto 6th Street
54 m · 8 sec · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and East Garden City.
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.
Grand Central Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway
13.9 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain leaving Astoria and Heavy Rain near East Garden City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Astoria to East Garden City?
The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bellerose Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Astoria and 12.6 miles from East Garden City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Astoria and Heavy Rain near East Garden City.
Stop Ideas Near Bellerose Terrace
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
New Rochelle City Clerk
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellerose Terrace.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and East Garden City. Straight-line distance: 17.62 mi (28.35 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 East Garden City
East Garden City is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7308300, -73.5980600 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Garden City (-73.59806, 40.73083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.31 | $3.84 | $7.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
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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