How far is Dix Hills, NY from Astoria, NY?

The driving distance from Dix Hills, NY to Astoria, NY is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.38 mi
00h 53m
Flight
31.15 mi
50.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.15 mi
Kilometers
50.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.38 mi
Kilometers
60.16 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Sun, Apr 19, 2:25 AM EDT
Return by in Dix Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 3:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dix Hills
2026-04-19T01:32
Arrive Astoria
Sun, Apr 19, 2:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dix Hills
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Roslyn Heights
NY

Hamlet and village in Nassau County, New York

From Dix Hills
18 mi
00h 26m
To Astoria
19.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dix Hills and Astoria.

  1. 1

    Start on Grey Birch Court

    132 m · 22 sec · Grey Birch Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Green Briar Lane

    1167 ft · 54 sec · Green Briar Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Candlewood Path

    1724 ft · 1 min · Candlewood Path

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Service Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Service Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York

    998 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    27.7 mi · 38 min · Long Island Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Central Parkway, 108th Street, Citi Field

    981 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway

    100 m · 7 sec · Horace Harding Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2016 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    1053 ft · 13 sec · Grand Central Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Grand Central Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 31st Street

    1346 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 31st Street

    100 m · 16 sec · 31st Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard South

    2307 ft · 2 min · Astoria Boulevard South

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 21st Street

    1005 ft · 28 sec · 21st Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 30th Avenue

    1129 ft · 41 sec · 30th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto 12th Street

    118 m · 19 sec · 12th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
27.7 mi · 74%
Grand Central Parkway
4.85 mi · 13%
North Service Road
0.93 mi · 2%
Astoria Boulevard South
0.44 mi · 1%
Grand Central Parkway West
0.38 mi · 1%
Candlewood Path
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

27.7 mi · 00h 38m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn Heights
00h 26m from Dix Hills
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dix Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Astoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dix Hills to Astoria?

The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Roslyn Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Dix Hills and 19.4 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dix Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Astoria.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn Heights

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 Roslyn Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 11 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
New Rochelle City Court
Nearby stop 12 mi away

New Rochelle City Court

New Rochelle , NY
City Hall, 475 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 2.7/5 22 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roslyn Heights.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

18 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

30 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dix Hills and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 31.15 mi (50.13 km).

Dix Hills

#1 Dix Hills

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population26,892
Coordinates40.8048200, -73.3362300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
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#2 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Grey Birch Court (-73.335953, 40.805244)
End: 12th Street (-73.930134, 40.77205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.99 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.58
2.64 gal · 9.98 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.29 $10.58
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.91 $11.83
Premium $4.86 $6.42 $12.83
Diesel $4.69 $6.20 $12.39

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dix Hills and Astoria. The current time is 01:32:01.

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.