Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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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Mariners Harbor, NY
Matthis Volquardsen
Astoria, NY to Mariners Harbor, NY is 21.3 miles and takes about 44m via New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip will take you from the Northeast region of New York to the Northeast region of New York. It's a straightforward drive that's more about getting from point A to point B efficiently than about the journey itself. Consider this route for a quick transit between these two locations, especially if you're looking for a direct path with minimal fuss.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
This route is a mixed drive, with 43% highway share, offering a blend of faster travel and more local road conditions. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 4.7 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, which provides a taste of highway driving. As you progress, the drive transitions, incorporating parts of NJ 440 and 21st Street, which will feel more like navigating urban or suburban thoroughfares. Expect a dynamic driving experience that shifts from open road to more contained city streets.
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 4.1 miles in.
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 30 decision points packed into just 21.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (Washington Square North): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (Varick Street): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork toward Downtown, 34th to 35th Street, 2nd Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn right onto Washington Square North
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Varick Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Morningstar Road, Richmond Terrace
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Astoria, NY and Mariners Harbor, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, Downtown, New Jersey, Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike and Richmond Terrace.
Manhattan
Downtown
New Jersey
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
Richmond Terrace
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| NJ 440 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| 21st Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Holland Tunnel | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| 5th Avenue | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Queens-Midtown Tunnel | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Richmond Terrace | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 14th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Mariners Harbor, NY.
Start on 12th Street
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
Turn right onto 14th Street
Turn left onto 29th Avenue
Turn right onto 21st Street
Take the ramp onto NY 25A
Turn slight right
Turn slight left
Merge onto I 495
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on Tunnel Exit Street
Turn right onto East 34th Street
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Washington Square North
Continue on Washington Square West
Continue on MacDougal Street
At end of road, turn right onto Charlton Street
Turn left onto Varick Street
Take the ramp
Turn right onto I 78
Continue on I 78
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP
Take the exit
Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 440
Take the exit
Turn right onto Morningstar Road
Turn left onto Richmond Terrace
Turn left onto Union Avenue
Turn right onto Forest Court
Turn right onto Bush Avenue
Turn right onto Coonley Court
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.51 one way
$7.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.65
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$17
Total
$20
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Astoria on Saturday
Local time
12:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Mariners Harbor on Saturday
Local time
12:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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