How far is Astoria, NY from Gordon Heights, NY?

The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Gordon Heights, NY is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
56.77 mi
01h 25m
Flight
50.53 mi
81.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.53 mi
Kilometers
81.32 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.77 mi
Kilometers
91.36 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gordon Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 2:52 AM EDT
Return by in Astoria
Sun, Apr 19, 4:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Astoria
2026-04-19T01:27
Arrive Gordon Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 2:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Plainview
NY

City in Texas

From Astoria
28.3 mi
00h 42m
To Gordon Heights
28.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Gordon Heights.

  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

    45.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Long Island Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 112: Port Jefferson, Patchogue

    1158 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1422 ft · 26 sec · Express Drive South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Route 112

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 112

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Granny Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Granny Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Coram and Yaphank Road

    993 ft · 20 sec · Coram and Yaphank Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Yaphank Road

    2099 ft · 60 sec · West Yaphank Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Seymour Lane

    2147 ft · 2 min · Seymour Lane

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seymour Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
45.9 mi · 81%
Grand Central Parkway
4.61 mi · 8%
Route 112
1.69 mi · 3%
Granny Road
1.24 mi · 2%
Astoria Boulevard
0.75 mi · 1%
I 495 East
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

45.9 mi · 01h 03m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
00h 42m from Astoria
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Astoria and Rain Showers Likely near Gordon Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Astoria to Gordon Heights?

The road trip is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Astoria and 28.5 miles from Gordon Heights.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.02 one way or $16.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Astoria and Rain Showers Likely near Gordon Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Plainview

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 Plainview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainview.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Gordon Heights. Straight-line distance: 50.53 mi (81.32 km).

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#1 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Gordon Heights

#2 Gordon Heights

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population4,042
Coordinates40.8587100, -72.9706600
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Astoria (-73.93014, 40.77205)
End: Gordon Heights (-72.97066, 40.85871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.58 L · about $8.02
Round trip
$16.04
4 gal · 15.16 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.02 $16.04
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.96 $17.92
Premium $4.86 $9.72 $19.44
Diesel $4.69 $9.39 $18.78

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Astoria and Gordon Heights. The current time is 01:27:28.

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.