Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Hawthorne, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Astoria, NY to Hawthorne, NY is 27.5 miles and takes about 43m via Sprain Brook Parkway/Major Deegan Expressway/I 278 Truck, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mostly highway-focused drive that’s efficient for getting from point A to point B without much fuss. With minimal driving time and a low fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a short leg of a larger journey. It's a practical option if you need to cover this specific distance quickly.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This drive has a strong highway focus, with 81% of the route utilizing major roads like the Sprain Brook Parkway, Major Deegan Expressway, and I 278 Truck. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.5 miles on the Sprain Brook Parkway, offering a consistent pace. The character of the drive is largely dictated by these parkways and expressways, designed for efficient travel. Expect smooth, flowing traffic for the majority of your journey, typical of a well-maintained urban-to-suburban highway corridor.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sprain Brook Parkway and Major Deegan Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Astoria Boulevard North.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 27.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Astoria Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 87 North: Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Take the exit toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left toward Sprain Brook Parkway North
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Hawthorne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Astoria, NY and Hawthorne, NY, road signs point toward White Plains and Sprain Brook Parkway North.
White Plains
Sprain Brook Parkway North
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| I 278 Truck | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| New York State Thruway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Central Park Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Astoria Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Cross Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Hawthorne, NY.
Start on 12th Street
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
Turn left onto 33rd Street
At end of road, turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North
Continue on Hoyt Avenue North
Take the ramp
Continue on I 278 Truck
Take the exit
Continue on I 87
Continue on I 87
Take the exit
Turn straight onto NY 100
Turn left
Merge onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
Take the exit
Turn left onto West Cross Street
Turn right onto NY 141
Turn slight right
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.34 one way
$8.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.26 | $10.53 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Astoria on Friday
Local time
5:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Hawthorne on Friday
Local time
5:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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