How far is Astoria, NY from Syosset, NY?

The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Syosset, NY is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27 mi
00h 42m
Flight
22.7 mi
36.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.7 mi
Kilometers
36.53 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27 mi
Kilometers
43.45 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syosset
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM EDT
Return by in Astoria
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Astoria
2026-04-22T22:40
Arrive Syosset
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Astoria
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From Astoria
13.5 mi
00h 21m
To Syosset
13.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SE
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Syosset.

  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

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan

    875 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead

    1105 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead

    840 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway

    1354 ft · 27 sec · Horace Harding Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

    680 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    16.2 mi · 23 min · Long Island Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 East: Syosset

    1029 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Jericho Turnpike

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Jericho Turnpike

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Underhill Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Underhill Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Jackson Avenue

    123 m · 10 sec · Jackson Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Berry Hill Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
16.2 mi · 60%
Grand Central Parkway
4.61 mi · 17%
Jericho Turnpike
2.79 mi · 10%
Underhill Boulevard
1.26 mi · 5%
Astoria Boulevard
0.75 mi · 3%
I 495 East
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

16.2 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
00h 21m from Astoria
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Astoria and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Syosset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Astoria to Syosset?

The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Astoria and 13.5 miles from Syosset.

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

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Astoria and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Syosset.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Success

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 Lake Success and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.8 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
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Lake Success
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 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 5.9 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 Lake Success.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Syosset. Straight-line distance: 22.7 mi (36.53 km).

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#1 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Syosset

#2 Syosset

Census designated place in New York State

Population18,829
Coordinates40.8262100, -73.5020700
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Astoria (-73.93014, 40.77205)
End: Syosset (-73.50207, 40.82621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.61 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.62
1.9 gal · 7.22 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.81 $7.62
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.26 $8.51
Premium $4.86 $4.62 $9.24
Diesel $4.69 $4.46 $8.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Astoria and Syosset. The current time is 22:40:37.

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.