How far is Islip, NY from Astoria, NY?

The driving distance from Islip, NY to Astoria, NY is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
49.55 mi
01h 06m
Flight
37.79 mi
60.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.79 mi
Kilometers
60.81 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.55 mi
Kilometers
79.75 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Fri, Oct 16, 1:46 AM EDT
Return by in Islip
Fri, Oct 16, 2:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Islip
2026-10-16T00:39
Arrive Astoria
Fri, Oct 16, 1:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Islip
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
Baldwin
NY

Census designated place in New York, United States

From Islip
22.6 mi
00h 33m
To Astoria
27 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Islip Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Friday
Using Central Islip as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph S
Destination
77°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    22 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nassau Avenue

    1800 ft · 51 sec · Nassau Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Nassau Avenue

    140 m · 13 sec · Nassau Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Commack Road

    2487 ft · 1 min · Commack Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

    1575 ft · 30 sec · Sunrise Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West: New York

    709 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    28.9 mi · 39 min · Sunrise Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge

    2747 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway

    2266 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward Grand Central Parkway, La Guardia Airport, RFK Bridge

    2611 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Grand Central Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · 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 Islip 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
29.2 mi · 59%
Grand Central Parkway
7.36 mi · 15%
Van Wyck Expressway
2.78 mi · 6%
Belt Parkway
2.25 mi · 5%
I 678 North
1.15 mi · 2%
Commack Road
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

28.9 mi · 00h 39m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baldwin
00h 33m from Islip
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Islip and Rain Showers near Astoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Baldwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Islip and 27 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.78 one way or $15.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Islip and Rain Showers near Astoria.

Stop Ideas Near Baldwin

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 Baldwin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 12.1 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Baldwin
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 12.5 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
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

32 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

40 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

44 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Islip and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 37.79 mi (60.81 km).

Islip

#1 Islip

This Long Island community is situated on the south shore of Suffolk County, New York, at an elevation of 13 feet.

Population322,328
Coordinates40.7298200, -73.2103900
Altitude4
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: Main Street (-73.210382, 40.729789)
End: 12th Street (-73.930134, 40.77205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.62 L · about $7.78
Round trip
$15.57
3.5 gal · 13.24 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $7.78 $15.57
Mid-grade $4.98 $8.72 $17.44
Premium $5.38 $9.42 $18.84
Diesel $6.51 $11.39 $22.78

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 Islip and Astoria. The current time is 00:39:26.

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.