Origin
Chestnut Ridge, NY
Afternoon in Chestnut Ridge on Thursday
Local time
1:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chestnut Ridge, NY to Astoria, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 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 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chestnut Ridge, NY
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Astoria, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chestnut Ridge, NY to Astoria, NY covers 32.4 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chestnut Ridge Road, Glen Road, GSP Toll South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m 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 53m drive with frequent turns across 32.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chestnut Ridge Road 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 Chestnut Ridge, NY to Astoria, NY is easy. At 53m 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 Chestnut Ridge, NY to Astoria, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Ridge Road | — | — |
| Glen Road | — | — |
| GSP Toll South | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| NJ 17 South | — | — |
| NJ 4 | — | — |
| NJ 4 East | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Chestnut Ridge Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chestnut Ridge, NY and Astoria, NY.
1
Start on the route
105 ft
·
15 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Chestnut Ridge Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Chestnut Ridge Road
3
Turn left onto Glen Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Glen Road
4
Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
GSP Toll South
5
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Garden State Parkway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge
8
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
9
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
10
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
11
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
12
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
13
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
14
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
15
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
16
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
17
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
18
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
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: Queens
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 87 South: Queens
20
Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
21
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
22
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
23
Take the exit slight right toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
24
Keep slight right to continue on 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
25
Turn right onto 29th Street
315 ft
·
9 sec
·
29th Street
26
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Astoria Boulevard
27
Turn left onto 21st Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
21st Street
28
Turn right onto 30th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
30th Avenue
29
Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
387 ft
·
19 sec
·
12th Street
30
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.2 mi from Chestnut Ridge, NY · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Chestnut Ridge, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Astoria, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Astoria, 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
$5.33 one way
$10.67 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.77 | $11.53 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Rfk Bridge
$6.55
Garden State Parkway
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$23
Total
$28
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Astoria on Thursday
Local time
1:15 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.
Temperature spread
14 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
53m 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 Chestnut Ridge, NY to Astoria, NY covers 32.4 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chestnut Ridge Road, Glen Road, GSP Toll South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.2 miles from Chestnut Ridge, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.33 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 Chestnut Ridge, NY to Astoria, NY is easy. At 53m 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 Chestnut Ridge, NY to Astoria, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chestnut Ridge, NY to Astoria, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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