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Trip from Astoria, NY to Thiells, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

56m

Distance

36.3 mi

58 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m

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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Downtown Thiells, NY, NY

Thiells, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Astoria, NY to Thiells, NY covers 36.3 miles and takes about 56m 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 $5.98 one way before food or hotel costs.

About the Cities

Starting in Astoria, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1659

Top landmarks

  • Museum of the Moving Image — museum and archive in New York, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m 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 56m drive with frequent turns across 36.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 Thiells, NY is easy. At 56m 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 Thiells, 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 Thiells, 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 right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

26 mi · 33 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
21

Take the exit slight right toward US 202, CR 47: Haverstraw, Suffern

0.1 mi · 17 sec · US 202, CR 47: Haverstraw, Suffern
22

Keep slight left to continue on US 202, CR 47: Haverstraw, Suffern

138 ft · 10 sec · US 202, CR 47: Haverstraw, Suffern
23

Turn left onto Thiells-Mount Ivy Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
24

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.2 mi from Astoria, NY · 28m into the drive

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yonkers, NY

18 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Yonkers, NY to Thiells, NY

28.9 mi · 43m

Pacing Suggestions

Mount Ivy, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yonkers, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Astoria, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Thiells, NY

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

$5.98 one way

$11.95 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $6.46 $12.92
premium $4.92 $7.04 $14.07
diesel $5.61 $8.01 $16.03

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$16

Total

$22

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.9 0 $3.81 $1.74
Efficient EV 9.1 0 $3.18 $1.45
EV Truck/SUV 14.5 0 $5.08 $2.32

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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

Late night in Astoria on Saturday

Local time

5:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Thiells, NY

Late night in Thiells on Saturday

Local time

5:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°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

7 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

56m 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 Thiells, NY covers 36.3 miles and takes about 56m 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 18.2 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 $5.98 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 Thiells, NY is easy. At 56m 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 Thiells, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Astoria, NY to Thiells, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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