Origin
Beacon, NY
Evening in Beacon on Thursday
Local time
5:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Beacon, NY to Astoria, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
62.7 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beacon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Astoria, NY
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Trip Overview
This 62.7-mile drive from Beacon, NY, to Astoria, NY, is expected to take around 1 hour and 27 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, it's an economical journey. The route primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by its 0% highway share and turn-heavy profile. Since there are no designated stops and the longest stretch isn't specified, you'll have the flexibility to make spontaneous breaks as needed. This trip is entirely within New York, so you'll be traversing familiar territory without significant regional shifts.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 62.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 62.7-mile journey, with no highway sections contributing to the 1 hour and 27-minute travel time. This means you'll be navigating through towns and local streets for the whole trip. The absence of highway driving suggests a more engaging, though potentially slower, experience. Without a specified longest stretch, it's likely that frequent turns and intersections will keep you actively involved behind the wheel, rather than settling into a long, uninterrupted cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Teller Avenue 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 Beacon, NY to Astoria, NY is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Beacon, NY to Astoria, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Teller Avenue | — | — |
| Wolcott Avenue | — | — |
| Breakneck Road | — | — |
| Highway 9D | — | — |
| Morris Avenue | — | — |
| Chestnut Street | — | — |
| Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway | — | — |
| Route 9D | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Teller Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beacon, NY and Astoria, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Teller Avenue
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Teller Avenue
3
Turn left onto Wolcott Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Wolcott Avenue
4
Continue on Breakneck Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Breakneck Road
5
Continue on State Highway 9D
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 9D
6
Continue on Morris Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Morris Avenue
7
Continue on Chestnut Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Chestnut Street
8
Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 9D
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Highway 9D
9
Continue on Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
10
Continue on State Highway 9D
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 9D
11
Continue on Route 9D
358 ft
·
7 sec
·
Route 9D
12
Continue on State Highway 9D
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 9D
13
Continue on Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
14
Continue on Bear Mountain-Beacon trail = yes
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bear Mountain-Beacon trail = yes
15
Turn straight onto US 6 West, US 202 West: Bear Mountain
210 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 6 West, US 202 West: Bear Mountain
16
Merge slight left onto Bear Mountain Bridge
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Bear Mountain Bridge
17
Turn slight right
318 ft
·
8 sec
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bear Mountain Circle
295 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bear Mountain Circle
19
Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
20
Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
35 mi
·
44 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
21
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
22
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
23
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
25
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: Queens
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 87 South: Queens
26
Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
28
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
29
Take the exit slight right toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
30
Keep slight right to continue on 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
31
Turn right onto 29th Street
315 ft
·
9 sec
·
29th Street
32
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Astoria Boulevard
33
Turn left onto 21st Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
21st Street
34
Turn right onto 30th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
30th Avenue
35
Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
387 ft
·
19 sec
·
12th Street
36
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.4 mi from Beacon, NY · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Beacon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Astoria, NY
The final approach into Astoria, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.32 one way
$20.64 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.15 | $24.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.84 | $27.69 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Rfk Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$23
Total
$33
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.78 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Astoria, NY
Evening in Astoria on Thursday
Local time
5:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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.
Road read
1h 27m 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 Beacon, NY to Astoria, NY covers 62.7 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Teller Avenue, Wolcott Avenue, Breakneck Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.4 miles from Beacon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.32 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 Beacon, NY to Astoria, NY is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Beacon, NY to Astoria, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Beacon, NY to Astoria, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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