How far is Astoria, NY from Seaside, NY?
The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Seaside, NY is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
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.
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and Seaside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Seaside.
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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
6.3 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Van Wyck Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Belt Parkway West
859 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
2610 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross Bay Boulevard South, Rockaways
981 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Cross Bay Boulevard
5.1 mi · 14 min · Cross Bay Boulevard
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Continue on Cross Bay Bridge
1969 ft · 42 sec · Cross Bay Bridge
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Turn slight right onto Riis Park
1698 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto Beach Channel Drive
966 ft · 34 sec · Beach Channel Drive
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Turn left onto Seaside Avenue
150 m · 23 sec · Seaside Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rockaway Freeway
1177 ft · 42 sec · Rockaway Freeway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rockaway Freeway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and Seaside.
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.
Grand Central Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway
6.31 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Astoria and Mostly Sunny near Seaside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Astoria to Seaside?
The road trip is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Jamaica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Astoria and 10.1 miles from Seaside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.06 one way or $6.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Astoria and Mostly Sunny near Seaside.
Stop Ideas Near Jamaica
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jamaica.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Seaside. Straight-line distance: 14.11 mi (22.7 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 Seaside
Seaside is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5831600, -73.8281900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seaside (-73.82819, 40.58316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.31 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
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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