Origin
Astoria, NY
Morning in Astoria on Saturday
Local time
8:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Astoria, NY to Selden, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
52.7 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Selden, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Astoria, NY to Selden, NY covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m 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 $8.67 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
Arriving in Selden, NY
Full guide →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 17m. Total distance: 52.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m 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 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 52.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 Selden, NY is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Selden, 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 | — | — |
| NY 111 | — | — |
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 Selden, 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
34 mi
·
46 min
·
Long Island Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
13
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Express Drive South
14
Continue on Express Drive South
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Express Drive South
15
Turn left onto Wheeler Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheeler Road
16
Continue on Townline Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Townline Road
17
Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hauppauge Boulevard
18
Turn slight right onto Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
19
Continue on Nesconset Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Nesconset Highway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Route 25, Middle Country Road EAST, Centereach, Riverhead
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Route 25, Middle Country Road EAST, Centereach, Riverhead
21
Turn right onto Middle Country Road
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Middle Country Road
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.4 mi from Astoria, NY · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Astoria, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Selden, NY
The final approach into Selden, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.67 one way
$17.35 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.38 | $18.76 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.21 | $20.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Selden, NY
Morning in Selden on Saturday
Local time
8:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
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
1h 17m 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 Selden, NY covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m 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 26.4 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 $8.67 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 Selden, NY is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Selden, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Astoria, NY to Selden, 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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