Origin
Astoria, NY
Afternoon in Astoria on Saturday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Astoria, NY to West Nyack, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 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 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
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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West Nyack, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Astoria, NY to West Nyack, NY covers 28.2 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 West Nyack, 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
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
21
Take the exit slight right toward NY 59 East: Nyack
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
NY 59 East: Nyack
22
Turn straight onto Route 59
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Route 59
23
Turn left onto Crosfield Avenue
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Crosfield Avenue
24
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Nyack Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Nyack Road
25
Turn left onto Strawtown Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Strawtown Road
26
Turn right onto West Street
85 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.28 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
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
$5
Tolls
$16
Total
$21
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 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 | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
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
West Nyack, NY
Afternoon in West Nyack on Saturday
Local time
4:51 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.
What kind of drive is this?
28.2 mi in 45m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Astoria Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 West Nyack, 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 West Nyack, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 45m. Total distance: 28.2 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Astoria, NY to West Nyack, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Nyack, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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