Origin
Astoria, NY
Afternoon in Astoria on Thursday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Astoria, NY to Chestnut Ridge, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
45m
Distance
28.6 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Chestnut Ridge, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Astoria, NY to Chestnut Ridge, NY covers 28.6 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Astoria Boulevard, 33rd Street, Astoria Boulevard North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 28.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 28.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Astoria, NY to Chestnut Ridge, NY is easy. At 45m 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 Chestnut Ridge, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Astoria Boulevard | — | — |
| 33rd Street | — | — |
| Astoria Boulevard North | — | — |
| Hoyt Avenue North | — | — |
| I 278 East | — | — |
| Manhattan | — | — |
| Robert F | — | — |
| Harlem River Drive North | — | — |
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 Chestnut Ridge, 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
207 ft
·
14 sec
·
33rd Street
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North
262 ft
·
9 sec
·
Astoria Boulevard North
5
Continue on Hoyt Avenue North
367 ft
·
15 sec
·
Hoyt Avenue North
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East
505 ft
·
12 sec
·
I 278 East
7
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
3 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Randalls Island
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Manhattan, Randalls Island
9
Keep slight left to continue on Manhattan, Randalls Island
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Manhattan, Randalls Island
10
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
11
Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue
128 ft
·
4 sec
·
Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue
12
Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Harlem River Drive North
13
Merge slight right onto Harlem River Drive
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Harlem River Drive
14
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)
17
Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
18
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
19
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
20
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
21
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
23
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4 West: Paramus
24
Merge slight right
6.7 mi
·
9 min
25
Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
26
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Mahwah
27
Merge slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
28
Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
GSP Toll North
29
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Garden State Parkway
30
Take the exit slight right toward Montvale, Park Ridge
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Montvale, Park Ridge
31
Turn left onto Grand Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Grand Avenue West
32
Turn right onto Chestnut Ridge Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Chestnut Ridge Road
33
Turn right
105 ft
·
8 sec
34
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.71 one way
$9.42 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Garden State Parkway
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$16
Total
$21
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Chestnut Ridge, NY
Afternoon in Chestnut Ridge on Thursday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
14 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
45m 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 Chestnut Ridge, NY covers 28.6 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Astoria Boulevard, 33rd Street, Astoria Boulevard North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.3 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 $4.71 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 Chestnut Ridge, NY is easy. At 45m 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 Chestnut Ridge, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Astoria, NY to Chestnut Ridge, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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