Origin
Astoria, NY
Late night in Astoria on Tuesday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Astoria, NY to Holbrook, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
49.2 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Astoria, NY
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Holbrook, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Spanning 49.2 miles across the Northeast, this trip from Astoria to Holbrook typically takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes to complete. Because the duration is quite short, you can easily handle this as a one-day round trip without needing an overnight stay. Your route primarily utilizes Astoria Boulevard, I-278 West, and the Grand Central Parkway to navigate the transition between these two New York locations. Budgeting roughly $8 for fuel should cover your travel costs, making this an economical choice for your schedule. Since the entire journey remains within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent environment throughout your drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 41.5 mi | 56m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Astoria Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Union Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Patchogue-Holbrook Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Horace Harding Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Avenue A | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Express Drive South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 41.5 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Holbrook, 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
41 mi
·
56 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 61
Toward CR 19: Holbrook, Patchogue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn slight left onto Express Drive South
330 ft
·
8 sec
·
Express Drive South
14
Turn right onto CR 19
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Patchogue-Holbrook Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn slight left onto Union Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Union Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Avenue A
0.1 mi
·
53 sec
·
Avenue A
17
Continue on Avenue A
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Avenue A
18
Turn left onto Union Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Union Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Union Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Astoria, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 47.9 — 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
47.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward CR 19: Holbrook, Patchogue
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 61
Toward CR 19: Holbrook, Patchogue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.10 one way
$16.20 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.76 | $17.51 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.54 | $19.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.86 | $21.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Holbrook, NY
Late night in Holbrook on Tuesday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
North Hills, NY
25 mi in
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
14 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
1h 12m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 that demands your full attention as you navigate through these New York corridors. Unlike long-distance interstate travel, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend the majority of your time managing local traffic patterns and intersections. The road profile is consistently technical, requiring frequent adjustments rather than settling into a monotonous, high-speed cruise. Because there are no designated stops along the way, you should prepare for a continuous drive from start to finish. This path is best suited for those who prefer an active, engaging driving experience over the passive nature of wide-open highway travel.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.5 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
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.2 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
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 Holbrook, 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
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 1h 12m. Total distance: 49.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.5 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 Holbrook, 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 Holbrook, 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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