How far is Astoria, NY from Nesconset, NY?
The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Nesconset, NY is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 07m.
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.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and Nesconset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Nesconset.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min · Nesconset Highway
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue South
18 m · 2 sec · Lake Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and Nesconset.
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 Nesconset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Astoria to Nesconset?
The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Hicksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Astoria and 23.1 miles from Nesconset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.53 one way or $13.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Astoria and Rain Showers Likely near Nesconset.
Stop Ideas Near Hicksville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hicksville.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Nesconset. Straight-line distance: 40.96 mi (65.92 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 Nesconset
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 13,387 |
| Coordinates | 40.8520400, -73.1540000 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nesconset (-73.154, 40.85204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.53 | $13.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.30 | $14.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.92 | $15.85 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
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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