The drive from Deerfield, NY to Astoria, NY covers 90.3 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Long Island Expressway, Sunrise Highway, County Road 39A for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47 miles on Long Island Expressway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.2 miles from Deerfield, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 90.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Deerfield, NY to Astoria, NY covers 90.3 miles and takes about 2h 11m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 47 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.3 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 90.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 32.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
32.3 mi into trip|~49m in
Take the exit toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 57N
Toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
8
83.8 mi into trip|~1h 59m 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
84.1 mi into trip|~1h 59m 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...
7
89.1 mi into trip|~2h 7m 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
89.4 mi into trip|~2h 8m in|31st Street
Turn left onto 31st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Deerfield, NY and Astoria, NY, road signs point toward Cr 16 West: Yaphank, Citi Field and Grand Central Parkway West.
Cr 16 West: Yaphank
32.3 mi in|~49m
Citi Field
83.8 mi in|~1h 59m
Grand Central Parkway West
84.1 mi in|~1h 59m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Long Island Expressway
47 mi
1h 3m
Sunrise Highway
24.2 mi
31m
County Road 39A
4.9 mi
10m
Grand Central Parkway
4.7 mi
7m
Horseblock Road
3.9 mi
5m
Deerfield Road
1 mi
2m
Head of Pond Road
0.8 mi
2m
Seven Ponds Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 47 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield, NY and Astoria, NY.
1
Start on Deerfield Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Deerfield Road
2
Turn right onto Head of Pond Road
0.8 mi·2 min·Head of Pond Road
3
Turn right onto Lower Seven Ponds Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Lower Seven Ponds Road
4
Continue on Seven Ponds Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Seven Ponds Road
5
Continue on David Whites Lane
0.2 mi·33 sec·David Whites Lane
6
Turn right onto NY 27; CR 39A
4.9 mi·10 min·County Road 39A
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on NY 27
24 mi·31 min·Sunrise Highway
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi·23 sec
Exit 57NToward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock RoadUse the right lane.
9
Turn left onto CR 56
0.2 mi·21 sec·Victory Avenue
10
Turn right onto CR 16
3.9 mi·5 min·Horseblock Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Express Drive North
0.2 mi·14 sec·Express Drive North
Use the left lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 495 WEST: New York
13
Merge onto I 495
47 mi·1 hr 3 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·16 sec
Exit 22AToward Grand Central Parkway, 108th Street, Citi FieldUse 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 BridgeUse 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 45Toward 31st StreetUse 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
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.2 miles from Deerfield, NY, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.2 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Astoria, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Deerfield, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Deerfield, NY
This is one driving day of about 90.3 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Deerfield, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 47 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.2 mi from Deerfield, NY
· 1h 7m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 90.3
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 90.3
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 90.3
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 90.3
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
7 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 90.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.86 one way
$29.73 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$16.07
$32.15
premium
$4.92
$17.50
$35.00
diesel
$5.61
$19.94
$39.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.1
0
$9.48
$4.33
Efficient EV
22.6
0
$7.90
$3.61
EV Truck/SUV
36.1
0
$12.64
$5.78
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Deerfield, NY
Night
in Deerfield on Friday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Astoria, NY
Night
in Astoria on Friday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Melville, NY
45 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
17 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
2h 11m 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 Deerfield, NY to Astoria, NY covers 90.3 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Sunrise Highway, County Road 39A. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.2 miles from Deerfield, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.86 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 90.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 32.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Deerfield, NY and Astoria, NY, road signs point toward Cr 16 West: Yaphank, Citi Field and Grand Central Parkway West.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
