How far is Astoria, NY from Valley Cottage, NY?
The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Valley Cottage, NY is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and Valley Cottage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Valley Cottage.
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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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Turn left onto 33rd Street
63 m · 14 sec · 33rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North
80 m · 9 sec · Astoria Boulevard North
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Continue on Hoyt Avenue North
112 m · 15 sec · Hoyt Avenue North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East
154 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Randalls Island
821 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Manhattan, Randalls Island
2737 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1857 ft · 42 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue
39 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North
1962 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight right onto Harlem River Drive
2.3 mi · 4 min · Harlem River Drive
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street
2580 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
745 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)
549 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway
2220 ft · 42 sec · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
13.5 mi · 19 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 303 North: Orangeburg
2182 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Lake Road
1534 ft · 43 sec · Lake Road
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Continue on Lake Road
783 ft · 22 sec · Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway
1409 ft · 41 sec · Kings Highway
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Turn left onto Maple Road
1165 ft · 57 sec · Maple Road
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Turn left onto Fulle Drive
2002 ft · 1 min · Fulle Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fulle Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and Valley Cottage.
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.
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
13.5 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Astoria and Partly Sunny near Valley Cottage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Astoria to Valley Cottage?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Yonkers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Astoria and 14.8 miles from Valley Cottage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.21 one way or $8.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Astoria and Partly Sunny near Valley Cottage.
Stop Ideas Near Yonkers
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Orangetown Town Hall
Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yonkers.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Valley Cottage. Straight-line distance: 23.95 mi (38.54 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 Valley Cottage
Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York
| Population | 9,107 |
| Coordinates | 41.1181500, -73.9554200 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valley Cottage (-73.95542, 41.11815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.71 | $9.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
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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