How far is Flatlands, NY from Astoria, NY?

The driving distance from Flatlands, NY to Astoria, NY is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
18.7 mi
00h 47m
Flight
10.43 mi
16.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.43 mi
Kilometers
16.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.7 mi
Kilometers
30.09 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Thu, Oct 15, 10:33 PM EDT
Return by in Flatlands
Thu, Oct 15, 11:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flatlands
2026-10-15T21:45
Arrive Astoria
Thu, Oct 15, 10:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flatlands
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
East Flatbush
NY

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

From Flatlands
6.3 mi
00h 23m
To Astoria
12.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flatlands and Astoria.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harden Street

    47 m · 12 sec · Harden Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Avenue M

    63 m · 9 sec · Avenue M

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Flatbush Avenue

    720 ft · 33 sec · Flatbush Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kings Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Kings Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 23 sec · Tapscott Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Howard Avenue

    1654 ft · 35 sec · Howard Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Eastern Parkway

    2741 ft · 59 sec · Eastern Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Rockaway Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Rockaway Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Broadway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lawton Street

    596 ft · 34 sec · Lawton Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Bushwick Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Metropolitan Avenue

    646 ft · 28 sec · Metropolitan Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Graham Avenue

    1766 ft · 1 min · Graham Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Meeker Avenue

    128 m · 21 sec · Meeker Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto McGuinness Boulevard South

    1.1 mi · 4 min · McGuinness Boulevard South

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Pulaski Bridge

    2838 ft · 2 min · Pulaski Bridge

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    121 m · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Jackson Avenue

    866 ft · 19 sec · Jackson Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 21st Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · 21st Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 30th Avenue

    1129 ft · 41 sec · 30th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto 12th Street

    118 m · 19 sec · 12th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flatlands 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
23 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kings Highway
2.96 mi · 16%
21st Street
2.07 mi · 11%
Bushwick Avenue
1.52 mi · 8%
Broadway
1.29 mi · 7%
McGuinness Boulevard South
1.12 mi · 6%
Rockaway Avenue
0.73 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Kings Highway

Turn right onto Kings Highway

2.96 mi · 00h 05m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Flatbush
00h 23m from Flatlands
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flatlands and Sunny near Astoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flatlands to Astoria?

The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

East Flatbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Flatlands and 12.4 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Flatbush

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 East Flatbush and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 5.1 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 4.2 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 6 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 4 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Flatbush.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

31 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flatlands and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 10.43 mi (16.78 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Flatlands

Flatlands is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6212200, -73.9348600
Altitude5
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: Flatlands Avenue (-73.935077, 40.621413)
End: 12th Street (-73.930134, 40.77205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.5 L · about $2.94
Round trip
$5.87
1.32 gal · 5 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $2.94 $5.87
Mid-grade $4.98 $3.29 $6.58
Premium $5.38 $3.55 $7.10
Diesel $6.51 $4.30 $8.59

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Flatlands and Astoria. The current time is 21:45:52.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.