How far is Plainview, NY from Astoria, NY?
The driving distance from Plainview, NY to Astoria, NY is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainview and Astoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainview and Astoria.
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Start on the route
22 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Country Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Country Road
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Take the ramp right toward NY 135 North: Syosset
990 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York
1001 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 495 West: New York
599 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
19.9 mi · 27 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Central Parkway, 108th Street, Citi Field
981 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway
100 m · 7 sec · Horace Harding Expressway
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Take the ramp slight right toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2016 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1053 ft · 13 sec · 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 Plainview 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.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
19.9 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Plainview and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Astoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plainview to Astoria?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Manhasset Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Plainview and 16 miles from Astoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plainview and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Astoria.
Stop Ideas Near Manhasset Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhasset Hills.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plainview and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 24.21 mi (38.97 km).
#1 Plainview
City in Texas
| Population | 26,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.7764900, -73.4673500 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
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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