Origin
Astoria, NY
Night in Astoria on Wednesday
Local time
10:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Astoria, NY to Bensonhurst, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
15.8 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Astoria, NY to Bensonhurst, NY covers 15.8 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Astoria Boulevard, 14th Street, 29th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
7.9 miles from Astoria, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 15.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Astoria Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Astoria, NY to Bensonhurst, NY is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Astoria, NY to Bensonhurst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Astoria Boulevard | — | — |
| 14th Street | — | — |
| 29th Avenue | — | — |
| 21st Street | — | — |
| Jackson Avenue | — | — |
| Pulaski Bridge | — | — |
| McGuinness Boulevard | — | — |
| I 278 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Astoria Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Bensonhurst, NY.
1
Start on 12th Street
23 ft
·
4 sec
·
12th Street
2
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
331 ft
·
17 sec
·
Astoria Boulevard
3
Turn right onto 14th Street
276 ft
·
18 sec
·
14th Street
4
Turn left onto 29th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
29th Avenue
5
Turn right onto 21st Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
21st Street
6
Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Jackson Avenue
7
Turn left onto Pulaski Bridge
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulaski Bridge
8
Continue on McGuinness Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
McGuinness Boulevard
9
Take the ramp right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Staten Island
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Staten Island
10
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
12
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
13
Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
14
Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum
15
Turn right onto 10th Avenue
262 ft
·
12 sec
·
10th Avenue
16
Turn left onto McDonald Avenue
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
McDonald Avenue
17
Turn slight right onto Bay Parkway
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Bay Parkway
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.9 miles from Astoria, NY, or about 16m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15.8 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.9 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bensonhurst, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Astoria, NY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Astoria, NY
This is one driving day of about 15.8 miles and 32m.
At 15.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.9 mi from Astoria, NY · 16m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.9 miles from Astoria, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bensonhurst, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bensonhurst, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.20 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Bensonhurst, NY
Night in Bensonhurst on Wednesday
Local time
10:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Bensonhurst, NY covers 15.8 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Astoria Boulevard, 14th Street, 29th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 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 $2.60 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.
The drive from Astoria, NY to Bensonhurst, NY is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Astoria, NY to Bensonhurst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Astoria, NY to Bensonhurst, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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