How far is North Hills, NY from Astoria, NY?

The driving distance from North Hills, NY to Astoria, NY is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
17.99 mi
00h 34m
Flight
13.28 mi
21.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.28 mi
Kilometers
21.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.99 mi
Kilometers
28.96 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Sun, Apr 19, 1:01 PM EDT
Return by in North Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 1:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Hills
2026-04-19T12:27
Arrive Astoria
Sun, Apr 19, 1:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Hills
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hillside
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From North Hills
8.3 mi
00h 17m
To Astoria
9.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph NW
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 North Hills and Astoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Hills and Astoria.

  1. 1

    Start on Shelter Rock Road

    2759 ft · 1 min · Shelter Rock Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Service Road

    123 m · 8 sec · North Service Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West

    797 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Long Island Expressway

  5. 5

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

    981 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway

    100 m · 7 sec · Horace Harding Expressway

  7. 7

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

    2016 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    1053 ft · 13 sec · Grand Central Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Grand Central Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 31st Street

    1346 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 31st Street

    100 m · 16 sec · 31st Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard South

    2307 ft · 2 min · Astoria Boulevard South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 21st Street

    1005 ft · 28 sec · 21st Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 30th Avenue

    1129 ft · 41 sec · 30th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto 12th Street

    118 m · 19 sec · 12th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Hills 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
9.34 mi · 52%
Grand Central Parkway
4.85 mi · 27%
Shelter Rock Road
0.52 mi · 3%
Astoria Boulevard South
0.44 mi · 2%
Grand Central Parkway West
0.38 mi · 2%
31st Street
0.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

9.34 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
13.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 17m from North Hills
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Hills 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 North Hills to Astoria?

The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from North Hills and 9.7 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Astoria.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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 Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 9.2 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 10.7 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 11.8 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 10.4 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 Hillside.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

23 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Hills and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 13.28 mi (21.38 km).

North Hills

#1 North Hills

Town in West Virginia, United States

Population5,934
Coordinates40.7809300, -73.6765200
Altitude66
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: Shelter Rock Road (-73.676701, 40.78086)
End: 12th Street (-73.930134, 40.77205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.4 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.05
1.26 gal · 4.8 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.53 $5.05
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.82 $5.65
Premium $4.86 $3.06 $6.12
Diesel $4.69 $2.96 $5.91

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 North Hills and Astoria. The current time is 12:27:39.

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.