Origin
Bethpage, NY
Morning in Bethpage on Tuesday
Local time
6:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethpage, NY to Astoria, 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
45m
Distance
28.8 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethpage, NY
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Astoria, NY
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Trip Overview
Bethpage, NY to Astoria, NY is 28.8 miles and takes about 45m via Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a short, direct journey primarily on well-traveled highways. Expect a straightforward drive with minimal complexity, making it ideal for a quick transit or a day trip. Consider this route for its efficiency when you need to get from one point to the other without significant detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 15.6 mi | 21m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| South Broadway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Broadway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Marginal Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Astoria Boulevard South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Stewart Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 15.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethpage, NY and Astoria, NY.
1
Start on Stewart Avenue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Stewart Avenue
2
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Central Avenue
3
Continue on Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn slight right
254 ft
·
5 sec
5
Turn straight onto NY 107
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hicksville Road
6
Turn straight onto NY 107
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Broadway
7
Continue on NY 107
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto North Service Road
383 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Service Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on North Marginal Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Marginal Road
10
Turn straight onto NY 25
423 ft
·
6 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
11
Turn slight right onto Store Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Store Hill Road
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
13
Merge onto I 495
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 22A
Toward Grand Central Parkway, 108th Street, Citi Field
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway
328 ft
·
6 sec
·
Horace Harding Expressway
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto GCP
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Grand Central Parkway
18
Keep slight left at fork onto GCP
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto GCP
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 45
Toward 31st Street
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn left onto 31st Street
328 ft
·
15 sec
·
31st Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Astoria Boulevard South
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto 21st Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
21st Street
24
Turn right onto 30th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
30th Avenue
25
Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
386 ft
·
18 sec
·
12th Street
26
Arrive at destination
12th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 22.3 and 27.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
22.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Grand Central Parkway, 108th Street, Citi Field
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 22A
Toward Grand Central Parkway, 108th Street, Cit...
6
22.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the ramp toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Ke...
6
23.2 mi into trip
|
~34m 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 left lanes.
7
27.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward 31st Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 45
Toward 31st Street
7
27.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
31st Street
Turn left onto 31st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.74 one way
$9.48 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.13 | $10.25 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 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 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $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.
Destination
Astoria, NY
Morning in Astoria on Tuesday
Local time
6:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 degrees warmer 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
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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 71% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant portion of the journey on the Long Island Expressway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.6 miles. The drive transitions from the Long Island Expressway to the Grand Central Parkway, offering a consistent pace for most of the trip. While predominantly highway, the final legs may involve some local road transitions, but the overall character remains one of swift transit.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 22.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 15 decision points packed into just 28.8 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 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.2 miles (GCP / Grand Central Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Bethpage, NY and Astoria, NY, road signs point toward Citi Field and Grand Central Parkway West.
Citi Field
22.3 mi in
|
~32m
Grand Central Parkway West
22.6 mi in
|
~33m
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving 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 45m. Total distance: 28.8 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 (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 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 Astoria, 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 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.2 miles (GCP / Grand Central Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Astoria, 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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