How far is Long Beach, NY from Astoria, NY?
The driving distance from Long Beach, NY to Astoria, NY is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Astoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Astoria.
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Start on the route
115 m · 28 sec
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Turn left onto East Park Avenue
106 m · 6 sec · East Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Monroe Boulevard
51 m · 18 sec · Monroe Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Park Avenue
773 ft · 25 sec · East Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Long Beach Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Long Beach Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Long Beach Boulevard
159 m · 13 sec · Long Beach Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Long Beach Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Long Beach Road
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Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Centre Avenue
61 m · 6 sec · North Centre Avenue
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Turn left onto Sunrise Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
712 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge
2747 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
2266 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Van Wyck Expressway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Grand Central Parkway, La Guardia Airport, RFK Bridge
2611 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Grand Central Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward 31st Street
1346 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto 31st Street
100 m · 16 sec · 31st Street
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Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard South
2307 ft · 2 min · Astoria Boulevard South
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Turn left onto 21st Street
1005 ft · 28 sec · 21st Street
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Turn right onto 30th Avenue
1129 ft · 41 sec · 30th Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
118 m · 19 sec · 12th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Astoria.
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.
Sunrise Highway
Turn left onto Sunrise Highway
5.14 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Long Beach 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 Long Beach to Astoria?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Jamaica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Long Beach and 11.2 miles from Astoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Long Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Astoria.
Stop Ideas Near Jamaica
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jamaica.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 19.09 mi (30.72 km).
#1 Long Beach
City in Nassau County, New York, United States
| Population | 33,303 |
| Coordinates | 40.5884400, -73.6579100 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Astoria
Astoria is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7720500, -73.9301400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: 12th Street (-73.930134, 40.77205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.99 | $7.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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