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Trip from Astoria, NY to Irvington, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

38m

Distance

22.1 mi

36 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

neighborhood in Queens, New York City, United States

Astoria, NY

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Irvington, NY, NY

Irvington, NY

Mel Audelo

Trip Overview

The drive from Astoria, NY to Irvington, NY covers 22.1 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Major Deegan Expressway, Saw Mill River Parkway, Broadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on Major Deegan Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.64 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Major Deegan Expressway 6.9 mi 10m
Saw Mill River Parkway 5.2 mi 8m
Broadway 3.4 mi 5m
I 278 Truck 2.4 mi 4m
Mosholu Parkway 1.3 mi 2m
Farragut Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Astoria Boulevard 0.7 mi 2m
Farragut Parkway 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Major Deegan Expressway — 6.9 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Irvington, NY.

1

Start on 12th Street

23 ft · 4 sec · 12th Street
2

Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

0.7 mi · 2 min · Astoria Boulevard
3

Turn left onto 33rd Street

206 ft · 13 sec · 33rd Street
4

At end of road, turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North

262 ft · 8 sec · Astoria Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on Hoyt Avenue North

366 ft · 14 sec · Hoyt Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the ramp

504 ft · 12 sec
Toward I 278 East
7

Continue on I 278 Truck

2.4 mi · 4 min · I 278 Truck
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 52 sec
Exit 47 Toward I 87 North: Albany
9

Continue on I 87

6.9 mi · 10 min · Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 12 Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South, Saw Mill Parkway North Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto MP

1.3 mi · 2 min · Mosholu Parkway
12

Merge onto HH

205 ft · 3 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
13

Continue on Saw Mill River Parkway

1.6 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
14

Keep slight left at fork onto Saw Mill River Parkway

3.6 mi · 5 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
Toward Saw Mill Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn left onto Farragut Parkway

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Farragut Parkway
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on Farragut Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Farragut Avenue
17

Turn slight right onto US 9

1.8 mi · 2 min · Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Continue on US 9

1.7 mi · 2 min · Broadway
Use the left lane.
19

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 52 sec · Main Street
20

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 17.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | Astoria Boulevard North

At end of road, turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
3.3 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward I 87 North: Albany

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 47 Toward I 87 North: Albany
8
10.5 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward Henry Hudson Parkway South, Saw Mill Parkway North

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 12 Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South, Saw Mill Par...
7
13.7 mi into trip | ~24m in | Saw Mill River Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto Saw Mill River Parkway toward Saw Mill Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Saw Mill Parkway
5
17.3 mi into trip | ~29m in | Farragut Parkway

Turn left onto Farragut Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.64 one way

$7.28 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $3.93 $7.87
premium $4.92 $4.28 $8.57
diesel $5.61 $4.88 $9.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.6 0 $2.32 $1.06
Efficient EV 5.5 0 $1.93 $0.88
EV Truck/SUV 8.8 0 $3.09 $1.41

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Astoria, NY

Afternoon in Astoria on Saturday

Local time

2:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Sunny

E 5 to 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Destination

Irvington, NY

Afternoon in Irvington on Saturday

Local time

2:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Sunny

E 3 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

38m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

22.1 mi in 38m, mostly highway — 6.9 mi of that is on Major Deegan Expressway.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on Major Deegan Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Major Deegan Expressway and Saw Mill River Parkway. 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.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.

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 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

175 ft -5 ft

Total Climb

360 ft

Total Descent

265 ft

Highest Point

175 ft

~14.2 mi in

Elevation Range

180 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Astoria, NY and Irvington, NY, road signs point toward Henry Hudson Parkway South and Saw Mill Parkway North.

Henry Hudson Parkway South

10.5 mi in | ~18m

Saw Mill Parkway North

10.5 mi in | ~18m

About the Cities

Starting in Astoria, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1659

Top landmarks

  • Museum of the Moving Image — museum and archive in New York, United States

Arriving in Irvington, NY

Full guide →

Irvington is a village of 6,500 people (2019) in Westchester County in the state of New York. It takes its name from the author Washington Irving, who lived nearby.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on Major Deegan Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Irvington, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Irvington, NY before heading back.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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