The drive from Astoria, NY to Irvington, NY covers 22.1 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Major Deegan Expressway, Saw Mill River Parkway, Broadway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on Major Deegan Expressway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Irvington is a village of 6,500 people (2019) in Westchester County in the state of New York. It takes its name from the author Washington Irving, who lived nearby.
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 38m highway drive covering 22.1 miles, with most of the trip on Major Deegan Expressway and Saw Mill River Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.9 miles on Major Deegan Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Major Deegan Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
175 ft-5 ft
Total Climb
360 ft
Total Descent
265 ft
Highest Point
175 ft
~14.2 mi in
Elevation Range
180 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Major Deegan Expressway and Saw Mill River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Astoria Boulevard North.
Driving Effort8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Astoria Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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.
5
3.3 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the exit toward I 87 North: Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 47
Toward I 87 North: Albany
8
10.5 mi into trip|~18m in
Take the exit toward Henry Hudson Parkway South, Saw Mill Parkway North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South, Saw Mill Par...
7
13.7 mi into trip|~24m in|Saw Mill River Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Saw Mill River Parkway toward Saw Mill Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Saw Mill Parkway
5
17.3 mi into trip|~29m in|Farragut Parkway
Turn left onto Farragut Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Irvington, NY, road signs point toward Henry Hudson Parkway South and Saw Mill Parkway North.
Henry Hudson Parkway South
10.5 mi in|~18m
Saw Mill Parkway North
10.5 mi in|~18m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Major Deegan Expressway
6.9 mi
10m
Saw Mill River Parkway
5.2 mi
8m
Broadway
3.4 mi
5m
I 278 Truck
2.4 mi
4m
Mosholu Parkway
1.3 mi
2m
Farragut Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Astoria Boulevard
0.7 mi
2m
Farragut Parkway
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Major Deegan Expressway
— 6.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Irvington, 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
2.4 mi·4 min·I 278 Truck
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·52 sec
Exit 47Toward I 87 North: Albany
9
Continue on I 87
6.9 mi·10 min·Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 12Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South, Saw Mill Parkway NorthUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto MP
1.3 mi·2 min·Mosholu Parkway
12
Merge onto HH
205 ft·3 sec·Henry Hudson Parkway
13
Continue on Saw Mill River Parkway
1.6 mi·2 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Saw Mill River Parkway
3.6 mi·5 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Toward Saw Mill ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Farragut Parkway
0.4 mi·49 sec·Farragut Parkway
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Farragut Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Farragut Avenue
17
Turn slight right onto US 9
1.8 mi·2 min·Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 9
1.7 mi·2 min·Broadway
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi·52 sec·Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.64 one way
$7.28 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg8 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$3.93
$7.87
premium
$4.92
$4.28
$8.57
diesel
$5.61
$4.88
$9.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 63% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
6.6
0
$2.32
$1.06
Efficient EV
5.5
0
$1.93
$0.88
EV Truck/SUV
8.8
0
$3.09
$1.41
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 13, 2026
Origin
Astoria, NY
Morning
in Astoria on Saturday
Local time
8:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 8 to 18 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Irvington, NY
Morning
in Irvington on Saturday
Local time
8:53 AM
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
33 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
38m 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 Irvington, NY covers 22.1 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Major Deegan Expressway, Saw Mill River Parkway, Broadway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11 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 $3.64 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 is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Astoria Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Astoria, NY and Irvington, NY, road signs point toward Henry Hudson Parkway South and Saw Mill Parkway North.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from -5 ft to 175 ft elevation with about 360 ft of total climbing.
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.
