How far is Astoria, NY from North Bay Shore, NY?

The driving distance from Astoria, NY to North Bay Shore, NY is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.32 mi
01h 01m
Flight
35.03 mi
56.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.03 mi
Kilometers
56.37 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.32 mi
Kilometers
68.1 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bay Shore
Sun, Apr 19, 4:15 AM EDT
Return by in Astoria
Sun, Apr 19, 5:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Astoria
2026-04-19T03:14
Arrive North Bay Shore
Sun, Apr 19, 4:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Rockville Centre
NY

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States

From Astoria
21.1 mi
00h 30m
To North Bay Shore
21.2 mi
00h 30m

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
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and North Bay Shore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and North Bay Shore.

  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

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Grand Central Parkway East

    983 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    1699 ft · 36 sec · Grand Central Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Van Wyck Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8

    84 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    1542 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard

    781 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    25.7 mi · 34 min · Sunrise Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwood

    738 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    1049 ft · 20 sec · Sunrise Highway

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto CR 13 North: Fifth Avenue, Brentwood

    761 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto 5th Avenue

    1423 ft · 43 sec · 5th Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and North Bay Shore.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
25.9 mi · 61%
Grand Central Parkway
6.64 mi · 16%
Van Wyck Expressway
3.54 mi · 8%
Belt Parkway
2.17 mi · 5%
South Conduit Avenue
1.03 mi · 2%
Astoria Boulevard
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

25.7 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockville Centre
00h 30m from Astoria
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Astoria and Rain Showers Likely near North Bay Shore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Astoria to North Bay Shore?

The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Rockville Centre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Astoria and 21.2 miles from North Bay Shore.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Astoria and Rain Showers Likely near North Bay Shore.

Stop Ideas Near Rockville Centre

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 Rockville Centre and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 11.8 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Rockville Centre
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 11 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville Centre.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

38 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

44 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and North Bay Shore. Straight-line distance: 35.03 mi (56.37 km).

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#1 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Bay Shore

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population18,944
Coordinates40.7362100, -73.2626200
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Astoria (-73.93014, 40.77205)
End: North Bay Shore (-73.26262, 40.73621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.65 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.95
2.98 gal · 11.3 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.97 $11.95
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.68 $13.35
Premium $4.86 $7.24 $14.49
Diesel $4.69 $6.99 $13.99

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 North Bay Shore. The current time is 03:14:22.

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.