The drive from Southampton, NY to Astoria, NY covers 87.2 miles and takes about 2h 5m 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, Grand Central Parkway 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 $14.35 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
43.6 miles from Southampton, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 87.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Southampton, NY to Astoria, NY covers 87.2 miles and takes about 2h 5m, 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 23 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
204 ft10 ft
Total Climb
355 ft
Total Descent
358 ft
Highest Point
204 ft
~62.3 mi in
Elevation Range
194 ft
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 29.2 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 18 significant decision points across 87.2 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 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
29.2 mi into trip|~42m 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
80.7 mi into trip|~1h 52m 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
81 mi into trip|~1h 52m 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
86 mi into trip|~2h 1m 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
86.3 mi into trip|~2h 1m 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 Southampton, NY and Astoria, NY, road signs point toward Cr 16 West: Yaphank, Citi Field and Grand Central Parkway West.
Cr 16 West: Yaphank
29.2 mi in|~42m
Citi Field
80.7 mi in|~1h 52m
Grand Central Parkway West
81 mi in|~1h 52m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Long Island Expressway
47 mi
1h 3m
Sunrise Highway
24.2 mi
31m
Grand Central Parkway
4.7 mi
7m
County Road 39
4 mi
8m
Horseblock Road
3.9 mi
5m
North Sea Road
0.7 mi
1m
Astoria Boulevard South
0.4 mi
1m
Main Street
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 47 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southampton, NY and Astoria, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on North Sea Road
0.7 mi·1 min·North Sea Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto NY 27; CR 39
4.0 mi·8 min·County Road 39
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on NY 27
24 mi·31 min·Sunrise Highway
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi·23 sec
Exit 57NToward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock RoadUse the right lane.
6
Turn left onto CR 56
0.2 mi·21 sec·Victory Avenue
7
Turn right onto CR 16
3.9 mi·5 min·Horseblock Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Express Drive North
0.2 mi·14 sec·Express Drive North
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 495 WEST: New York
10
Merge onto I 495
47 mi·1 hr 3 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·16 sec
Exit 22AToward Grand Central Parkway, 108th Street, Citi FieldUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway
328 ft·6 sec·Horace Harding Expressway
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy BridgeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto GCP
0.2 mi·13 sec·Grand Central Parkway
15
Keep slight left at fork onto GCP
3.3 mi·4 min·Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto GCP
1.2 mi·2 min·Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 45Toward 31st StreetUse the slight right lane.
18
Turn left onto 31st Street
328 ft·15 sec·31st Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard South
0.4 mi·1 min·Astoria Boulevard South
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto 21st Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·21st Street
21
Turn right onto 30th Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·30th Avenue
22
Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
386 ft·18 sec·12th Street
23
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 43.6 miles from Southampton, NY, or about 1h 2m 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 19 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.6 miles or 1h 2m 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 43m
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 Southampton, 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 Southampton, NY
This is one driving day of about 87.2 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Southampton, 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 43.6 mi from Southampton, NY
· 1h 2m into the drive
The midpoint is around 43.6 miles from Southampton, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Astoria, NY
The final approach into Astoria, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Astoria, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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 87.2
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 87.2
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 87.2
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 87.2
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 87.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.35 one way
$28.71 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$15.52
$31.04
premium
$4.92
$16.90
$33.80
diesel
$5.61
$19.25
$38.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.2
0
$9.16
$4.19
Efficient EV
21.8
0
$7.63
$3.49
EV Truck/SUV
34.9
0
$12.21
$5.58
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Southampton, NY
Morning
in Southampton on Saturday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Astoria, NY
Morning
in Astoria on Saturday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 5m 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 Southampton, NY to Astoria, NY covers 87.2 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Sunrise Highway, Grand Central Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.6 miles from Southampton, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.35 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 18 significant decision points across 87.2 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 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Southampton, NY and Astoria, NY, road signs point toward Cr 16 West: Yaphank, Citi Field and Grand Central Parkway West.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 10 ft to 204 ft elevation with about 355 ft of total climbing.
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.
