Origin
Brooklyn, NY
Evening in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
6:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Astoria, NY
Drive Time
25m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
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6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, NY
Cristian Pedroso
Astoria, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Crossing from Brooklyn to Astoria covers a short 14.3-mile distance within the Northeast region. You should anticipate a travel time of approximately 43 minutes, making this a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting $2 for fuel will easily cover this quick transit. Because the route relies entirely on local streets, you won't encounter any highway driving. It is a practical, no-frills commute that connects two distinct boroughs, perfect for when you need to navigate between these neighborhoods efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
5.2 miles from Brooklyn, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience. You will navigate through city streets using Snyder Avenue, Rogers Avenue, and Linden Boulevard to reach your destination. With a 0% highway share, the pace remains steady and focused on local traffic patterns. There is no single long, uninterrupted stretch on this route, so be prepared for consistent turning and neighborhood navigation. The lack of highway miles means you will stay connected to the urban landscape for the entirety of the 43-minute trip.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 2.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Rogers Avenue.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 10.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Rogers Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (NY 27 / Linden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (Washington Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Rogers Avenue
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / none lanes.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~2m in
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NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Turn left onto NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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Washington Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Washington Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward McGuinness Boulevard, Humboldt Street
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 33
Toward McGuinness Boulevard, Humboldt Street
9
6.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward McGuinness Boulevard North, Meeker Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward McGuinness Boulevard North, Meeker Avenu...
Towns Along This Route
Between Brooklyn, NY and Astoria, NY, road signs point toward La Guardia Airport and Mcguinness Boulevard North.
La Guardia Airport
4.6 mi in
|
~11m
Mcguinness Boulevard North
6.1 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Avenue | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| 21st Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| McGuinness Boulevard South | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Pulaski Bridge | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Flatbush Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Flushing Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rogers Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Avenue
— 2.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Astoria, NY.
1
Start on Nostrand Avenue
432 ft
·
21 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
2
Turn right onto Snyder Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Snyder Avenue
3
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
Use the straight / none lanes.
4
Turn left onto NY 27
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right onto NY 27
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Caton Avenue
Use the none lane.
6
Turn right onto Flatbush Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Flatbush Avenue
Use the none lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Washington Avenue
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Avenue
Use the none lane.
8
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto Classon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Classon Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Kent Avenue
227 ft
·
5 sec
·
Kent Avenue
11
Turn right onto Williamsburg Street East
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Williamsburg Street East
Use the right lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, La Guardia Airport
13
Merge onto I 278
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
490 ft
·
13 sec
Exit 33
Toward McGuinness Boulevard, Humboldt Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
272 ft
·
10 sec
Toward McGuinness Boulevard North, Meeker Avenue
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
16
Turn left onto McGuinness Boulevard South
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
McGuinness Boulevard South
Use the none lane.
17
Turn straight onto Pulaski Bridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulaski Bridge
18
Turn slight right
397 ft
·
16 sec
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Jackson Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto 21st Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
21st Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto 30th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
30th Avenue
22
Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
386 ft
·
18 sec
·
12th Street
23
Arrive at destination
12th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 14.3-mile journey, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the drive in under an hour, meaning there is no need to plan for mid-trip stops or rest breaks. Keep in mind that because you are traveling exclusively on local roads, traffic density will be the biggest factor in your arrival time. Monitor local traffic reports before you pull out of your driveway to avoid congestion on the main avenues. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay alert at intersections, as the turn-heavy nature of the drive requires constant attention to your navigation path.
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 5.2 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.6 miles.
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 10.4 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.2 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Astoria, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brooklyn, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brooklyn, NY
This is one driving day of about 10.4 miles and 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brooklyn, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Washington Avenue for about 2.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.2 mi from Brooklyn, NY · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 10.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.2 miles from Brooklyn, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Astoria, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.69 one way
$3.39 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
| premium | $4.88 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Sunday
Local time
6:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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 Brooklyn, NY to Astoria, NY covers 10.4 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Avenue, 21st Street, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.2 miles from Brooklyn, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.69 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 demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 10.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Rogers Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (NY 27 / Linden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (Washington Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Brooklyn, NY and Astoria, NY, road signs point toward La Guardia Airport and Mcguinness Boulevard North.
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