How far is Astoria, NY from Valhalla, NY?

The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Valhalla, NY is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
26.47 mi
00h 43m
Flight
22.43 mi
36.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.43 mi
Kilometers
36.1 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.47 mi
Kilometers
42.6 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valhalla
Sun, May 31, 12:13 PM EDT
Return by in Astoria
Sun, May 31, 12:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Astoria
2026-05-31T11:30
Arrive Valhalla
Sun, May 31, 12:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 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
Mount Vernon
NY

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

From Astoria
13.2 mi
00h 21m
To Valhalla
13.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left onto 33rd Street

    63 m · 14 sec · 33rd Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North

    80 m · 9 sec · Astoria Boulevard North

  5. 5

    Continue on Hoyt Avenue North

    112 m · 15 sec · Hoyt Avenue North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East

    154 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 87 North: Albany

    1536 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Major Deegan Expressway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on New York State Thruway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains

    743 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Central Park Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sprain Brook Parkway North

    907 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 100C: Eastview

    1327 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Grasslands Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Grasslands Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Legion Drive

    2586 ft · 1 min · Legion Drive

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway

    14 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sprain Brook Parkway
9.07 mi · 34%
Major Deegan Expressway
8.31 mi · 31%
I 278 East
2.45 mi · 9%
New York State Thruway
2.28 mi · 9%
Grasslands Road
1.13 mi · 4%
Central Park Avenue
0.98 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sprain Brook Parkway

Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway

9.07 mi · 00h 12m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
00h 21m from Astoria
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Astoria and Mostly Sunny near Valhalla.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Astoria and 13.2 miles from Valhalla.

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

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon

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 Mount Vernon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.6 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
Passaic City Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Passaic City Hall

Passaic , NJ
330 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ 07055
Rating 3.9/5 42 reviews City Hall,Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13 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 11 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 Mount Vernon.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

5 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

6 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

29 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Valhalla. Straight-line distance: 22.43 mi (36.1 km).

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#1 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Valhalla

#2 Valhalla

Town in New York

Population3,162
Coordinates41.0748200, -73.7751300
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Astoria (-73.93014, 40.77205)
End: Valhalla (-73.77513, 41.07482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.54 L · about $3.77
Round trip
$7.54
1.88 gal · 7.08 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.77 $7.54
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.21 $8.42
Premium $4.86 $4.57 $9.14
Diesel $4.69 $4.41 $8.82

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Astoria and Valhalla. The current time is 11:30:30.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.