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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
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.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
10.3 mi · 15 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North, NY 25: Clearview Expressway, Bronx, Hillside Avenue
954 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 25
1001 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
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Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Continue on Jericho Turnpike
2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike
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Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue
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Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road
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Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike
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Turn slight right onto Front Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street
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Turn right onto Greenwich Street
2699 ft · 1 min · Greenwich Street
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Turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jerusalem Avenue
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and Uniondale.
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
10.3 mi · 00h 15m
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 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.
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 Hillside.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Uniondale. Straight-line distance: 18.34 mi (29.51 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 Uniondale
Census designated-place in New York, United States
| Population | 24,759 |
| Coordinates | 40.7003800, -73.5929100 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Uniondale (-73.59291, 40.70038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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