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Cities Near Astoria

Cities near Astoria, New York: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Ridgewood, Washington Heights, Bayside. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Astoria, New York is Ridgewood, about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Ridgewood5 mi / 8 km17 minDrive/railDay trip
Washington Heights5 mi / 9 km18 minDrive/railDay trip
Bayside8 mi / 13 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Jersey City8 mi / 13 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Passaic12 mi / 19 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Gravesend12 mi / 20 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
New Rochelle12 mi / 20 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Irvington16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Hempstead17 mi / 27 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
Staten Island18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Astoria

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Ridgewood, Washington Heights, Bayside, Jersey City, Passaic. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Astoria include Ridgewood, Washington Heights, Bayside, Jersey City, Passaic. The closest is Ridgewood, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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