How far is Astoria, NY from Valley Stream, NY?
The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Valley Stream, NY is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and Valley Stream.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Valley Stream.
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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
6.3 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Van Wyck Expressway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8
84 m · 7 sec
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Continue on NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway
1053 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
1542 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
781 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue
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Continue on Sunrise Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Sunrise Highway
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Turn left onto South Central Avenue
876 ft · 20 sec · South Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and Valley Stream.
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
6.31 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Astoria and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Valley Stream.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Astoria to Valley Stream?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Astoria and 8.6 miles from Valley Stream.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Astoria and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Valley Stream.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond Hill.
Pennsylvania Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Valley Stream. Straight-line distance: 13.79 mi (22.2 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 Stream
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 37,196 |
| Coordinates | 40.6642700, -73.7084600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valley Stream (-73.70846, 40.66427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.92 | $5.83 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
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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