Origin
Astoria, NY
Morning in Astoria on Saturday
Local time
7:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Astoria, NY to Lake Success, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
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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Lake Success, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Astoria, NY to Lake Success, NY covers 13.8 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Astoria Boulevard, I 278 West, Grand Central Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 24m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 13.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Astoria Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Astoria, NY to Lake Success, NY is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Astoria, NY to Lake Success, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Astoria Boulevard | — | — |
| I 278 West | — | — |
| Grand Central Parkway | — | — |
| I 495 | — | — |
| I 495 East | — | — |
| Horace Harding Expressway | — | — |
| Long Island Expressway | — | — |
| Little Neck Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Astoria Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Lake Success, 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 slight left toward I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Grand Central Parkway East
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Grand Central Parkway East
4
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Grand Central Parkway
5
Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 495: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
9
Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Horace Harding Expressway
10
Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
11
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Long Island Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Little Neck Parkway
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Little Neck Parkway
13
Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Horace Harding Expressway
14
Turn left onto Little Neck Parkway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Little Neck Parkway
15
Turn right onto Nassau Boulevard
367 ft
·
10 sec
·
Nassau Boulevard
16
Continue on Horace Harding Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Horace Harding Boulevard
17
Turn left onto Fox Hunt Lane
430 ft
·
26 sec
·
Fox Hunt Lane
18
Turn left
36 ft
·
9 sec
19
Turn left onto Meadow Woods Road
220 ft
·
10 sec
·
Meadow Woods Road
20
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.54 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.46 | $4.91 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Lake Success, NY
Morning in Lake Success on Saturday
Local time
7:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
12 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
24m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Astoria, NY to Lake Success, NY covers 13.8 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Astoria Boulevard, I 278 West, Grand Central Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 miles from Astoria, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Astoria, NY to Lake Success, NY is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Astoria, NY to Lake Success, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Astoria, NY to Lake Success, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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