How far is Glen Cove, NY from Astoria, NY?

The driving distance from Glen Cove, NY to Astoria, NY is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
26.51 mi
00h 46m
Flight
16.71 mi
26.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.71 mi
Kilometers
26.89 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.51 mi
Kilometers
42.66 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Tue, May 5, 5:47 AM EDT
Return by in Glen Cove
Tue, May 5, 6:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glen Cove
2026-05-05T05:00
Arrive Astoria
Tue, May 5, 5:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
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 Glen Cove
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
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From Glen Cove
12.4 mi
00h 23m
To Astoria
14.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph S
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glen Cove and Astoria.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Glen Cove Avenue

    27 m · 4 sec · Glen Cove Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Glen Cove Avenue

    557 ft · 13 sec · Glen Cove Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Pratt Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pratt Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Cedar Swamp Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cedar Swamp Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Greenvale Glen Cove Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Greenvale Glen Cove Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Glen Cove Road

    2024 ft · 1 min · Glen Cove Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Northern Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Searingtown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Service Road

    744 ft · 14 sec · North Service Road

  11. 11

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

    664 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    9.9 mi · 13 min · Long Island Expressway

  13. 13

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

    981 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway

    100 m · 7 sec · Horace Harding Expressway

  15. 15

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

    2016 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    1053 ft · 13 sec · Grand Central Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Grand Central Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward 31st Street

    1346 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 31st Street

    100 m · 16 sec · 31st Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard South

    2307 ft · 2 min · Astoria Boulevard South

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 21st Street

    1005 ft · 28 sec · 21st Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 30th Avenue

    1129 ft · 41 sec · 30th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn sharp right onto 12th Street

    118 m · 19 sec · 12th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glen Cove 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
9.93 mi · 37%
Grand Central Parkway
4.85 mi · 18%
Northern Boulevard
2.36 mi · 9%
Greenvale Glen Cove Road
1.89 mi · 7%
Searingtown Road
1.25 mi · 5%
Pratt Boulevard
1.24 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

9.93 mi · 00h 14m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
00h 23m from Glen Cove
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glen Cove and Sunny near Astoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glen Cove to Astoria?

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Glen Cove and 14.2 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glen Cove and Sunny near Astoria.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Success

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 Lake Success and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 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 14.4 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
New Rochelle City Clerk
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

New Rochelle City Clerk

New Rochelle , NY
515 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 4.4/5 7 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.1 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 Lake Success.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glen Cove and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 16.71 mi (26.89 km).

Glen Cove

#1 Glen Cove

City in Nassau County, New York

Population27,005
Coordinates40.8623200, -73.6337400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.633751, 40.862269)
End: 12th Street (-73.930134, 40.77205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.54 L · about $3.77
Round trip
$7.54
1.88 gal · 7.08 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.77 $7.54
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.21 $8.42
Premium $4.86 $4.57 $9.14
Diesel $4.69 $4.41 $8.82

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Glen Cove and Astoria. The current time is 05:00:53.

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.