How far is Astoria, NY from Lake Success, NY?
The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Lake Success, NY is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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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 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and Lake Success.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Lake Success.
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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
6.3 mi · 9 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Little Neck Parkway
1159 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway
572 ft · 19 sec · Horace Harding Expressway
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Turn left onto Little Neck Parkway
580 ft · 16 sec · Little Neck Parkway
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Turn right onto Nassau Boulevard
112 m · 10 sec · Nassau Boulevard
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Continue on Horace Harding Boulevard
2328 ft · 1 min · Horace Harding Boulevard
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Turn left onto Fox Hunt Lane
131 m · 26 sec · Fox Hunt Lane
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Turn left
11 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Meadow Woods Road
67 m · 10 sec · Meadow Woods Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meadow Woods Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and Lake Success.
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.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
6.28 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Astoria and Partly Sunny near Lake Success.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Astoria to Lake Success?
The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Astoria and 6.9 miles from Lake Success.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Astoria and Partly Sunny near Lake Success.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond Hill.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Lake Success. Straight-line distance: 11.12 mi (17.9 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 Lake Success
Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York
| Population | 3,132 |
| Coordinates | 40.7706600, -73.7176300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Success (-73.71763, 40.77066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $1.96 | $3.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
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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