How far is Astoria, NY from West Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Astoria, NY to West Babylon, NY is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.57 mi
00h 54m
Flight
30.37 mi
48.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.37 mi
Kilometers
48.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.57 mi
Kilometers
60.47 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Babylon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM EDT
Return by in Astoria
Thu, Apr 23, 10:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Astoria
2026-04-23T08:57
Arrive West Babylon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Astoria
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lynbrook
NY

Village in New York

From Astoria
18.8 mi
00h 27m
To West Babylon
18.8 mi
00h 27m

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
West Babylon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Thursday
Using Wheatley Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and West Babylon.

  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

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Van Wyck Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8

    84 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    1542 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard

    781 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    20.8 mi · 27 min · Sunrise Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    567 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    1133 ft · 23 sec · Sunrise Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Jerome Avenue

    108 m · 13 sec · South Jerome Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Rowland Place

    75 m · 10 sec · Rowland Place

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Little East Neck Road North

    2423 ft · 59 sec · Little East Neck Road North

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Little East Neck Road North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
21.1 mi · 56%
Grand Central Parkway
6.64 mi · 18%
Van Wyck Expressway
3.54 mi · 9%
Belt Parkway
2.17 mi · 6%
South Conduit Avenue
1.03 mi · 3%
Astoria Boulevard
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

20.8 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lynbrook
00h 27m from Astoria
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Astoria and Mostly Sunny near West Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Astoria to West Babylon?

The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Lynbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Astoria and 18.8 miles from West Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lynbrook

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 Lynbrook and the surrounding midpoint area.
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
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 11.5 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Lynbrook
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 9 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 9 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

30 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

42 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and West Babylon. Straight-line distance: 30.37 mi (48.88 km).

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#1 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
West Babylon

#2 West Babylon

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population43,213
Coordinates40.7181600, -73.3542900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Astoria (-73.93014, 40.77205)
End: West Babylon (-73.35429, 40.71816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.02 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.66
2.66 gal · 10.04 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.33 $10.66
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.96 $11.92
Premium $4.86 $6.47 $12.93
Diesel $4.69 $6.24 $12.49

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 West Babylon. The current time is 08:57:30.

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.