How far is Astoria, NY from Mount Sinai, NY?
The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Mount Sinai, NY is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and Mount Sinai.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Mount Sinai.
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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
34 mi · 47 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
669 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive South
1153 ft · 23 sec · Express Drive South
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Continue on Express Drive South
2136 ft · 45 sec · Express Drive South
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Turn left onto Wheeler Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road
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Continue on Townline Road
530 ft · 17 sec · Townline Road
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Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard
1948 ft · 35 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
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Continue on Nesconset Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Nesconset Highway
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Continue on Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward Crystal Brook Hollow Road NORTH
134 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Crystal Brook Hollow Road
2458 ft · 53 sec · Crystal Brook Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Country Road
948 ft · 20 sec · North Country Road
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Turn left onto Shore Road West
1.1 km · 2 min · Shore Road West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shore Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and Mount Sinai.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
34 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Astoria and Rain Showers Likely near Mount Sinai.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Astoria to Mount Sinai?
The road trip is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 27.9 miles from Astoria and 28 miles from Mount Sinai.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.90 one way or $15.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Astoria and Rain Showers Likely near Mount Sinai.
Stop Ideas Near Plainview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainview.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Mount Sinai. Straight-line distance: 48.59 mi (78.2 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 Mount Sinai
Hamlet located within the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 12,118 |
| Coordinates | 40.9470400, -73.0295500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Sinai (-73.02955, 40.94704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.90 | $15.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.58 | $19.15 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $9.25 | $18.49 |
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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