Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Park Slope, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Astoria, NY to Park Slope, NY is 9.3 miles and takes about 24 minutes via 21st Street and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief duration, it's an ideal trip for a single day, allowing ample time for detours or a relaxed pace. The route primarily involves navigating city streets and a portion of a major expressway, offering a glimpse into the urban landscape of Queens and Brooklyn.
Founded 1659
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
This route is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be making frequent turns and navigating city traffic for much of the journey. Only 14% of the drive is on the highway, specifically the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, which offers a brief period of faster travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.1 miles on 21st Street, highlighting the predominantly local road nature of this trip. Expect a dynamic driving experience that shifts between slower, more complex urban navigation and short bursts of expressway cruising.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 9.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (Flushing Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Wythe Avenue, Kent Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto 6th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Astoria, NY to Park Slope, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Staten Island along the way.
Staten Island
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 21st Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Washington Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 6th Avenue | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| McGuinness Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Pulaski Bridge | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Williamsburg Street West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Park Slope, 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
Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
Turn left onto Pulaski Bridge
Continue on McGuinness Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 278
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Williamsburg Street West
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
Turn left onto 6th Avenue
Turn right onto 8th Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 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 | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Astoria on Saturday
Local time
9:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Morning in Park Slope on Saturday
Local time
9:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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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