How far is East Meadow, NY from Astoria, NY?

The driving distance from East Meadow, NY to Astoria, NY is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
27.7 mi
00h 43m
Flight
19.84 mi
31.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.84 mi
Kilometers
31.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.7 mi
Kilometers
44.58 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 Astoria
Sun, May 31, 3:25 AM EDT
Return by in East Meadow
Sun, May 31, 4:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Meadow
2026-05-31T02:41
Arrive Astoria
Sun, May 31, 3:25 AM 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
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Meadow
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bellerose Terrace
NY

Census designated place

From East Meadow
11.8 mi
00h 21m
To Astoria
15.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East Meadow Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Sunday
Using New Cassel as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph W
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Meadow and Astoria.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Meadow Avenue

    2556 ft · 1 min · East Meadow Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Front Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 53 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Clearview Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

    973 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Long Island Expressway West, Manhattan

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Long Island Expressway

  14. 14

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

    981 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway

    100 m · 7 sec · Horace Harding Expressway

  16. 16

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

    2016 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    1053 ft · 13 sec · Grand Central Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Grand Central Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 31st Street

    1346 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 31st Street

    100 m · 16 sec · 31st Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard South

    2307 ft · 2 min · Astoria Boulevard South

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 21st Street

    1005 ft · 28 sec · 21st Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 30th Avenue

    1129 ft · 41 sec · 30th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn sharp right onto 12th Street

    118 m · 19 sec · 12th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Central Parkway
4.85 mi · 18%
Front Street
4.19 mi · 15%
Long Island Expressway
3.65 mi · 13%
Tulip Avenue
2.03 mi · 7%
Hempstead Turnpike
1.98 mi · 7%
Clearview Expressway
1.41 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Front Street

Turn left onto Front Street

4.19 mi · 00h 07m

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 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellerose Terrace
00h 21m from East Meadow
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Meadow and Mostly Sunny near Astoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Meadow to Astoria?

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 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?

Bellerose Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from East Meadow and 15.8 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bellerose Terrace

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 Bellerose Terrace and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11.9 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
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 12.9 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.1 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

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellerose Terrace.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

37 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Meadow and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 19.84 mi (31.93 km).

East Meadow

#1 East Meadow

Hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Nassau County (Long Island), New York, United States

Population38,132
Coordinates40.7139900, -73.5590200
Altitude22
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: Cambridge Street (-73.558866, 40.714143)
End: 12th Street (-73.930134, 40.77205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.7 L · about $3.93
Round trip
$7.86
1.96 gal · 7.4 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.93 $7.86
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.39 $8.78
Premium $4.86 $4.76 $9.53
Diesel $4.69 $4.60 $9.20

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 East Meadow and Astoria. The current time is 02:41:52.

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.