Origin
Arrochar, NY
Morning in Arrochar on Friday
Local time
7:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arrochar, NY to Astoria, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arrochar, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Astoria, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Arrochar, NY to Astoria, NY covers 17.9 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gowanus Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, 21st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.5 miles on Gowanus Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 33m highway drive covering 17.9 miles, with most of the trip on Gowanus Expressway and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.5 miles on Gowanus Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gowanus Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Gowanus Expressway and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Fingerboard Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 17.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Fingerboard Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Fingerboard Road
Turn right onto Fingerboard Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 East: Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Upper Level
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 278 East: Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Up...
9
8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, RFK Bridge, Hamilton Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway,...
8
13.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward McGuinness Boulevard, Humboldt Street
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 33
Toward McGuinness Boulevard, Humboldt Street
9
13.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward McGuinness Boulevard North, Meeker Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward McGuinness Boulevard North, Meeker Avenu...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Arrochar, NY to Astoria, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Mcguinness Boulevard North along the way.
Mcguinness Boulevard North
13.6 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gowanus Expressway | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| 21st Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| McGuinness Boulevard South | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Pulaski Bridge | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fingerboard Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gowanus Expressway
— 5.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arrochar, NY and Astoria, NY.
1
Start on Hylan Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hylan Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Fingerboard Road
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Fingerboard Road
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto Narrows Road South
207 ft
·
5 sec
·
Narrows Road South
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Narrows Bridge, Brooklyn
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 278 East: Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Upper Level
Use the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 278
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
7
Continue on I 278
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
8
Continue on I 278
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Exit 26
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, RFK Bridge, Hamilton Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
490 ft
·
13 sec
Exit 33
Toward McGuinness Boulevard, Humboldt Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
272 ft
·
10 sec
Toward McGuinness Boulevard North, Meeker Avenue
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Turn left onto McGuinness Boulevard South
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
McGuinness Boulevard South
13
Turn straight onto Pulaski Bridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulaski Bridge
14
Turn slight right
397 ft
·
16 sec
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Jackson Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto 21st Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
21st Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto 30th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
30th Avenue
18
Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
386 ft
·
18 sec
·
12th Street
19
Arrive at destination
12th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.95 one way
$5.89 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Astoria, NY
Morning in Astoria on Friday
Local time
7:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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 Arrochar, NY to Astoria, NY covers 17.9 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gowanus Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, 21st Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.9 miles from Arrochar, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.95 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 17.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Fingerboard Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Arrochar, NY to Astoria, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Mcguinness Boulevard North along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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