How far is Wantagh, NY from Astoria, NY?
The driving distance from Wantagh, NY to Astoria, NY is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wantagh and Astoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wantagh and Astoria.
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Start on Wantagh Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Wantagh Avenue
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Turn right onto Sunrise Highway
12.6 mi · 17 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 Wantagh 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 right onto Sunrise Highway
12.6 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny near Astoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wantagh to Astoria?
The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
South Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Wantagh and 19.2 miles from Astoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Astoria is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near South Valley Stream
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
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Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Valley Stream.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wantagh and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 22.82 mi (36.73 km).
#1 Wantagh
Place in Nassau County, New York, USA
| Population | 18,871 |
| Coordinates | 40.6837100, -73.5101300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.74 | $11.47 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
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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