Origin
Huntington Station, NY
Late night in Huntington Station on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington Station, NY to Astoria, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 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
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntington Station, NY
Andres Escalona Vergara
Astoria, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Huntington Station to Astoria is 32.4 miles and takes about 53 minutes via the Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a straightforward, mostly highway journey perfect for a quick trip. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it an efficient way to get from one point to another. Consider this route for its directness rather than any particular scenic detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 15.6 mi | 21m |
| Jericho Turnpike | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Woodbury Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| West Pulaski Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Railroad Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Astoria Boulevard South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 30th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 15.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington Station, NY and Astoria, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
372 ft
·
12 sec
·
Broadway
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Railroad Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Street
3
Turn slight right onto CR 11
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Pulaski Road
4
Continue on CR 11
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Woodbury Road
5
Turn right onto NY 25
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
Use the right lane.
6
Turn slight right onto Store Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Store Hill Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
8
Merge onto I 495
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 22A
Toward Grand Central Parkway, 108th Street, Citi Field
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway
328 ft
·
6 sec
·
Horace Harding Expressway
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto GCP
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Grand Central Parkway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto GCP
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto GCP
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 45
Toward 31st Street
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto 31st Street
328 ft
·
15 sec
·
31st Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Astoria Boulevard South
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto 21st Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
21st Street
19
Turn right onto 30th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
30th Avenue
20
Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
386 ft
·
18 sec
·
12th Street
21
Arrive at destination
12th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Huntington Station, 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 25.9 and 31.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
25.9 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
26.1 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
26.7 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
31.2 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
31.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
31st Street
Turn left onto 31st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.33 one way
$10.67 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.77 | $11.53 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.37
Jericho Turnpike
(5.3 mi)
$0.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Astoria on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
NE 5 to 10 mph
31% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
49°F
North Hills, NY
16 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
1 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
53m 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?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant portion on the Long Island Expressway, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.6 miles. Expect a consistent pace, characteristic of a commute on busy state highways. The drive will largely feel like navigating a familiar urban or suburban corridor, with the majority of the miles dedicated to efficient, high-speed travel.
79% 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: 15.6 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 Jericho Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.9 miles in.
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 15 decision points packed into just 32.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.7 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 Huntington Station, NY and Astoria, NY, road signs point toward Citi Field and Grand Central Parkway West.
Citi Field
25.9 mi in
|
~41m
Grand Central Parkway West
26.1 mi in
|
~41m
About the Cities
Starting in Huntington Station, NY
Full guide →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 53m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). 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.
Expect about $0.37 in tolls one way, starting with Jericho Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.7 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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