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Trip from Astoria, NY to Bethpage, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

45m

Distance

28.7 mi

46 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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neighborhood in Queens, New York City, United States

Astoria, NY

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census-designated place in New York, United States

Bethpage, NY

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Trip Overview

This 28.7-mile drive from Astoria, NY, to Bethpage, NY, is expected to take about 45 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with no highway driving to speak of, so expect a more engaged experience behind the wheel. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $5, a minimal expense for a short excursion. Given its brevity and local road profile, this route offers flexibility and can be easily completed in a single day without the need for an overnight stay. It’s a straightforward trip within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New York.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Long Island Expressway 17.1 mi 24m
Grand Central Parkway 4.6 mi 7m
South Broadway 2.5 mi 4m
North Broadway 1.1 mi 1m
Central Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Astoria Boulevard 0.7 mi 2m
Stewart Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Horace Harding Expressway 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Long Island Expressway — 17.1 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Bethpage, NY.

1

Start on 12th Street

23 ft · 4 sec · 12th Street
2

Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

0.7 mi · 2 min · Astoria Boulevard
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Grand Central Parkway East
4

Merge onto I 278; GCP

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Grand Central Parkway
5

Keep slight left at fork onto GCP

4.3 mi · 6 min · Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Exit 10W-E Toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 10E Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead Use the right lane.
9

Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Horace Harding Expressway
10

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
11

Merge onto I 495

17 mi · 24 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 41S Toward NY 106 South, NY 107 South: Hicksville Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn straight onto South Marginal Road

524 ft · 18 sec · South Marginal Road
14

Turn right onto NY 106; NY 107

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Broadway
Use the right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 107

0.3 mi · 26 sec · North Broadway
16

Continue on NY 107

2.5 mi · 4 min · South Broadway
17

Continue on NY 107

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Hicksville Road
18

Turn left onto Central Avenue

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
19

Continue on Central Avenue

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Central Avenue
20

Turn left onto Stewart Avenue

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Stewart Avenue
Use the left lane.
21

Arrive at destination

Stewart Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 23.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | GCP / Grand Central Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto GCP / Grand Central Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.5 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 10W-E Toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Eastern L...
7
5.7 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhe...
10
5.9 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 10E Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhe...
8
23.6 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward NY 106 South, NY 107 South: Hicksville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 41S Toward NY 106 South, NY 107 South: Hicksville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.72 one way

$9.45 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $5.11 $10.22
premium $4.92 $5.56 $11.13
diesel $5.61 $6.34 $12.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.6 0 $3.01 $1.38
Efficient EV 7.2 0 $2.51 $1.15
EV Truck/SUV 11.5 0 $4.02 $1.84

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Astoria, NY

Late night in Astoria on Tuesday

Local time

4:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

SW 13 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:45PM EDT until April 14 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Destination

Bethpage, NY

Late night in Bethpage on Tuesday

Local time

4:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Sunny

S 12 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:45PM EDT until April 14 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

5 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

45m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 28.7-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you won't encounter any long stretches of uninterrupted freeway. Instead, your drive will be characterized by navigating through neighborhoods and along main thoroughfares like Astoria Boulevard and Grand Central Parkway. This type of route often means more traffic signals and intersections, requiring your constant attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the profile suggests a continuous series of turns and adjustments rather than open road cruising.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.1 mi on Long Island Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Grand Central Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near GCP / Grand Central Parkway.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 28.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (GCP / Grand Central Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Astoria, NY and Bethpage, NY, road signs point toward Eastern Long Island, Riverhead and Manhattan.

Eastern Long Island

5.5 mi in | ~10m

Riverhead

5.5 mi in | ~10m

Manhattan

5.5 mi in | ~10m

About the Cities

Starting in Astoria, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1659

Top landmarks

  • • Museum of the Moving Image — museum and archive in New York, United States

Arriving in Bethpage, NY

Full guide →

Bethpage is a hamlet on Long Island within the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, New York. Bethpage is located in the middle of Nassau County, New York, and the surrounding villages and hamlets consist of Levittown, Farmingdale, Plainview, Old Bethpage, and Hicksville.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.1 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bethpage, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (GCP / Grand Central Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bethpage, NY before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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