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Trip from Astoria, NY to Morris Park, NY

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

Drive Time

20m

Distance

9.9 mi

16 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m

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

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Downtown Morris Park, NY, NY

Morris Park, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Astoria, NY to Morris Park, NY is 9.9 miles and takes about 20m via I 278 Truck, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the state of New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a quick hop that's primarily highway-focused, making it an efficient option for getting between these two locations. You'll find it's a straightforward drive, suitable for a quick errand or a connecting leg of a larger journey.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This route leans heavily into its highway profile, with 79% of the drive being on major roadways. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including a continuous segment of 5.1 miles on I 278 Truck. While the Bronx River Parkway offers a different feel, the overall character is that of a fast-paced, highway-centric journey. Expect a driving experience dominated by efficient travel on main arteries.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 278 Truck is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 278 Truck and Bronx River Parkway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Astoria Boulevard North.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Astoria Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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.
8
6 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 52 Toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
7
6.3 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the ramp toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
7
8.5 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward Pelham Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7E Toward Pelham Parkway
5
9.5 mi into trip | ~19m in | Williamsbridge Road

Turn right onto Williamsbridge Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

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 Morris Park, NY, road signs point toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains and Williamsbridge Road South.

Bronx River Parkway North

6 mi in | ~11m

White Plains

6 mi in | ~11m

Williamsbridge Road South

9.3 mi in | ~18m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 278 Truck 5.1 mi 8m
Bronx River Parkway 2.1 mi 3m
Astoria Boulevard 0.7 mi 2m
Pelham Parkway 0.5 mi 1m
Williamsbridge Road 0.3 mi 1m
Bruckner Boulevard 0.1 mi <1m
Pelham Parkway South 0.1 mi <1m
Hoyt Avenue North <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 278 Truck — 5.1 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Morris Park, 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

5.1 mi · 8 min · I 278 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Exit 52 Toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn straight onto Bruckner Boulevard

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Bruckner Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on BR

2.1 mi · 3 min · Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Exit 7E Toward Pelham Parkway Use the slight right lane.
13

Continue on Pe

0.5 mi · 1 min · Pelham Parkway
14

Turn slight right

416 ft · 15 sec
Toward Williamsbridge Road South
15

Turn straight onto Pelham Parkway South

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Pelham Parkway South
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Turn right onto Williamsbridge Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Williamsbridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Turn right

225 ft · 16 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.63 one way

$3.26 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $1.76 $3.52
premium $4.92 $1.92 $3.84
diesel $5.61 $2.19 $4.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3 0 $1.04 $0.48
Efficient EV 2.5 0 $0.87 $0.40
EV Truck/SUV 4 0 $1.39 $0.63

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Astoria, NY

Late night in Astoria on Saturday

Local time

1:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 6 to 13 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Destination

Morris Park, NY

Late night in Morris Park on Saturday

Local time

1:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

41 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

20m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Astoria, NY to Morris Park, NY covers 9.9 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 278 Truck, Bronx River Parkway, Astoria Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 4.9 miles from Astoria, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.63 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Astoria Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Astoria, NY and Morris Park, NY, road signs point toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains and Williamsbridge Road South.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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