How far is Astoria, NY from Long Island City, NY?
The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Long Island City, NY is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 11m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 05m.
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.
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and Long Island City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Long Island City.
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Start on 12th Street
7 m · 4 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
101 m · 17 sec · Astoria Boulevard
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Turn right onto 14th Street
84 m · 18 sec · 14th Street
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Turn left onto 29th Avenue
678 ft · 27 sec · 29th Avenue
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Turn right onto 21st Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · 21st Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
17 m · 1 sec · Jackson Avenue
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Turn right onto 47th Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · 47th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 47th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and Long Island 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.
21st Street
Turn right onto 21st Street
2.12 mi · 00h 05m
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 Showers leaving Astoria and Rain Showers near Long Island City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Astoria to Long Island City?
The road trip is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km) and usually takes 00h 05m 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?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from Astoria and 1.2 miles from Long Island City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.36 one way or $0.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Astoria and Rain Showers near Long Island City.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
City Hall Personnel Office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhattan.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Long Island City. Straight-line distance: 2.12 mi (3.41 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 Long Island City
Long Island City is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7448200, -73.9487500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Island City (-73.94875, 40.74482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $0.36 | $0.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $0.40 | $0.80 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $0.43 | $0.86 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $0.52 | $1.04 |
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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