How far is Astoria, NY from Uniondale, NY?

The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Uniondale, NY is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
21.57 mi
00h 37m
Flight
18.34 mi
29.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.34 mi
Kilometers
29.51 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.57 mi
Kilometers
34.72 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Uniondale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 PM EDT
Return by in Astoria
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Astoria
2026-04-23T11:35
Arrive Uniondale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Astoria
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hillside
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Astoria
10.7 mi
00h 18m
To Uniondale
10.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
Uniondale Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Thursday
Using Carle Place as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.3 mi · 15 min · Grand Central Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North, NY 25: Clearview Expressway, Bronx, Hillside Avenue

    954 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 25

    1001 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    2699 ft · 1 min · Greenwich Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jerusalem Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Central Parkway
10.6 mi · 49%
Tulip Avenue
2.02 mi · 9%
Hempstead Turnpike
1.98 mi · 9%
Jerusalem Avenue
1.33 mi · 6%
Braddock Avenue
1.14 mi · 5%
Front Street
0.83 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Grand Central Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway

10.3 mi · 00h 15m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 18m from Astoria
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Astoria and Mostly Sunny near Uniondale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Astoria and 10.8 miles from Uniondale.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Astoria and Mostly Sunny near Uniondale.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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 Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 12.2 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.2 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

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

23 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Uniondale. Straight-line distance: 18.34 mi (29.51 km).

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#1 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Uniondale

#2 Uniondale

Census designated-place in New York, United States

Population24,759
Coordinates40.7003800, -73.5929100
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Astoria (-73.93014, 40.77205)
End: Uniondale (-73.59291, 40.70038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.88 L · about $3.05
Round trip
$6.09
1.52 gal · 5.76 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.05 $6.09
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.41 $6.81
Premium $4.86 $3.69 $7.39
Diesel $4.69 $3.57 $7.13

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 Uniondale. The current time is 11:35:21.

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.