How far is Greenwood Lake, NY from Astoria, NY?

The driving distance from Greenwood Lake, NY to Astoria, NY is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
53.8 mi
01h 18m
Flight
36.46 mi
58.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.46 mi
Kilometers
58.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.8 mi
Kilometers
86.59 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Sun, Apr 19, 2:53 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 4:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood Lake
2026-04-19T01:34
Arrive Astoria
Sun, Apr 19, 2:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood Lake
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
Airmont
NY

City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America

From Greenwood Lake
24.6 mi
00h 39m
To Astoria
29.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
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 Greenwood Lake and Astoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood Lake and Astoria.

  1. 1

    Start on Jersey Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Jersey Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Lakeside Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Lakeside Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Greenwood Lake Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Skyline Drive

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Skyline Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Oakland Avenue

    2892 ft · 1 min · West Oakland Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 287 North, NJ 208 South

    1320 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 208 South: Franklin Lakes

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3206 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2976 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  20. 20

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: Queens

    2122 ft · 58 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens

    1846 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard

    30 m · 2 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard

    818 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 29th Street

    96 m · 9 sec · 29th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

    1905 ft · 1 min · Astoria Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 21st Street

    1005 ft · 28 sec · 21st Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 30th Avenue

    1129 ft · 41 sec · 30th Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn sharp right onto 12th Street

    118 m · 19 sec · 12th Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood Lake 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
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 208 South
16.5 mi · 31%
Greenwood Lake Turnpike
8.1 mi · 15%
Skyline Drive
5.11 mi · 9%
Jersey Avenue
3.51 mi · 7%
Major Deegan Expressway
2.81 mi · 5%
Lakeside Road
2.55 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Greenwood Lake Turnpike

Turn left onto Greenwood Lake Turnpike

8.1 mi · 00h 12m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Airmont
00h 39m from Greenwood Lake
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Greenwood Lake 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 Greenwood Lake to Astoria?

The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Airmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from Greenwood Lake and 29.2 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Greenwood Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Astoria.

Stop Ideas Near Airmont

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Airmont, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

22 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

40 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood Lake and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 36.46 mi (58.68 km).

Greenwood Lake

#1 Greenwood Lake

Village in New York, United States

Population3,054
Coordinates41.2225900, -74.2943200
Altitude192
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: Jersey Avenue (-74.294367, 41.22253)
End: 12th Street (-73.930134, 40.77205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.19 L · about $7.62
Round trip
$15.23
3.8 gal · 14.38 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.62 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.51 $17.03
Premium $4.86 $9.24 $18.47
Diesel $4.69 $8.92 $17.84

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 Greenwood Lake and Astoria. The current time is 01:34:30.

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.