How far is Roosevelt, NY from Astoria, NY?

The driving distance from Roosevelt, NY to Astoria, NY is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
26.76 mi
00h 45m
Flight
18.99 mi
30.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.99 mi
Kilometers
30.56 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.76 mi
Kilometers
43.06 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM EDT
Return by in Roosevelt
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roosevelt
2026-04-23T04:16
Arrive Astoria
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roosevelt
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
Jamaica
NY

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

From Roosevelt
12.6 mi
00h 22m
To Astoria
14.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Roosevelt Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Thursday
Using Carle Place as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mollineaux Street

    112 m · 19 sec · Mollineaux Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    81 m · 13 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Babylon Turnpike

    141 m · 10 sec · Babylon Turnpike

  4. 4

    Continue on Nassau Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Nassau Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    46 m · 3 sec · Pine Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward SO West

    992 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Southern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 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 Roosevelt 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
7.46 mi · 28%
Grand Central Parkway
7.36 mi · 27%
Belt Parkway
4.11 mi · 15%
Van Wyck Expressway
2.78 mi · 10%
I 678 North
1.15 mi · 4%
Nassau Road
0.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

7.46 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamaica
00h 22m from Roosevelt
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roosevelt and Mostly Sunny near Astoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 12.6 miles from Roosevelt and 14.2 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roosevelt and Mostly Sunny near Astoria.

Stop Ideas Near Jamaica

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 Jamaica and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11.9 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 11.9 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 13.6 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roosevelt and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 18.99 mi (30.56 km).

Roosevelt

#1 Roosevelt

U.

Population16,258
Coordinates40.6787100, -73.5890200
Altitude12
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: Mollineaux Street (-73.589015, 40.678671)
End: 12th Street (-73.930134, 40.77205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.57 L · about $3.77
Round trip
$7.54
1.88 gal · 7.14 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.77 $7.54
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.21 $8.42
Premium $4.86 $4.57 $9.14
Diesel $4.69 $4.41 $8.82

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Roosevelt and Astoria. The current time is 04:16:49.

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.