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Trip from Astoria, NY to Tarrytown, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

42m

Distance

25.8 mi

42 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m

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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village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States

Tarrytown, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Astoria, NY to Tarrytown, NY covers 25.8 miles and takes about 42m 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 $4.25 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

12.9 miles from Astoria, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 25.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 Tarrytown, NY is easy. At 42m 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 Tarrytown, 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
I 87 North
Major Deegan Expressway
New York State Thruway

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 Tarrytown, 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

2.4 mi · 4 min
8

Take the exit slight left toward I 87 North: Albany

0.3 mi · 53 sec · I 87 North: Albany
9

Continue on Major Deegan Expressway

8.3 mi · 12 min · Major Deegan Expressway
10

Continue on New York State Thruway

12 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway
11

Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow

0.3 mi · 48 sec · US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
12

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.3 mi · 42 sec · White Plains Road
13

At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Broadway
14

Turn left onto Main Street

102 ft · 3 sec · Main Street
15

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 12.9 miles from Astoria, NY, or about 21m 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 25.8 miles or 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 12.9 miles or 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tarrytown, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Astoria, NY.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Astoria, NY

This is one driving day of about 25.8 miles and 42m.

At 25.8 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 12.9 mi from Astoria, NY · 21m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Tarrytown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Vernon, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.9 miles from Astoria, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Tarrytown, NY

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Tarrytown, 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

$4.25 one way

$8.49 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $4.59 $9.18
premium $4.92 $5.00 $10.00
diesel $5.61 $5.70 $11.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.7 0 $2.71 $1.24
Efficient EV 6.5 0 $2.26 $1.03
EV Truck/SUV 10.3 0 $3.61 $1.65

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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 15, 2026

Origin

Astoria, NY

Night in Astoria on Wednesday

Local time

10:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tarrytown, NY

Night in Tarrytown on Wednesday

Local time

10:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

2 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

42m 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 Tarrytown, NY covers 25.8 miles and takes about 42m 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 12.9 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 $4.25 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 Tarrytown, NY is easy. At 42m 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 Tarrytown, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Astoria, NY to Tarrytown, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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