How far is Astoria, NY from New City, NY?

The driving distance from Astoria, NY to New City, NY is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.01 mi
00h 50m
Flight
26.13 mi
42.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.13 mi
Kilometers
42.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.01 mi
Kilometers
51.51 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:36 AM EDT
Return by in Astoria
Sun, Apr 19, 5:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Astoria
2026-04-19T03:45
Arrive New City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Yonkers
NY

The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

From Astoria
16 mi
00h 25m
To New City
16 mi
00h 25m

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
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and New City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and New City.

  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

    Turn left onto 33rd Street

    63 m · 14 sec · 33rd Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North

    80 m · 9 sec · Astoria Boulevard North

  5. 5

    Continue on Hoyt Avenue North

    112 m · 15 sec · Hoyt Avenue North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East

    154 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Randalls Island

    821 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Manhattan, Randalls Island

    2737 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    1857 ft · 42 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue

    39 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North

    1962 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Harlem River Drive

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Harlem River Drive

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street

    2580 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge

    745 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)

    549 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    2220 ft · 42 sec · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

    20.6 mi · 28 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward North Middletown Road, New City, Nanuet

    662 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Germonds Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Germonds Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto State Highway 304

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 304

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Congers Road

    706 ft · 23 sec · Congers Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    18 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and New City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
20.6 mi · 64%
Harlem River Drive
2.31 mi · 7%
I 278 East
1.7 mi · 5%
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
1.1 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.94 mi · 3%
State Highway 304
0.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

20.6 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yonkers
00h 25m from Astoria
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Astoria and Rain Showers Likely near New City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Astoria to New City?

The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Yonkers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Astoria and 16 miles from New City.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Astoria and Rain Showers Likely near New City.

Stop Ideas Near Yonkers

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 Yonkers and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Yonkers City Hall
Meeting point 1.9 mi away

Yonkers City Hall

Yonkers , NY
40 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

1 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

10 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

29 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and New City. Straight-line distance: 26.13 mi (42.05 km).

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#1 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
New City

#2 New City

Census designated place in New York

Population33,559
Coordinates41.1476000, -73.9893100
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Astoria (-73.93014, 40.77205)
End: New City (-73.98931, 41.1476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.28 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.06
2.26 gal · 8.56 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.53 $9.06
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.06 $10.13
Premium $4.86 $5.49 $10.99
Diesel $4.69 $5.30 $10.61

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 New City. The current time is 03:45:27.

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.