How far is Astoria, NY from South Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Astoria, NY to South Hempstead, NY is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and South Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and South Hempstead.
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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
3.5 mi · 4 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8
84 m · 7 sec
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Continue on NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway
1053 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
1542 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Grand Avenue
1211 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
1695 ft · 48 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Stratford Road
36 m · 5 sec · Stratford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stratford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and South Hempstead.
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.
Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
6.45 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Astoria and Partly Sunny near South Hempstead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Astoria to South Hempstead?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 11.8 miles from Astoria and 11.9 miles from South Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Astoria and Partly Sunny near South Hempstead.
Stop Ideas Near Jamaica
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and South Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 17.64 mi (28.39 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 South Hempstead
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 3,243 |
| Coordinates | 40.6809400, -73.6154100 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Hempstead (-73.61541, 40.68094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.33 | $6.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
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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