Origin
Larchmont, NY
Evening in Larchmont on Friday
Local time
8:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Larchmont, NY to Astoria, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Larchmont, NY
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Astoria, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Larchmont, NY to Astoria, NY covers 18.6 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bruckner Expressway, New England Thruway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on Bruckner Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Larchmont, NY
Full guide →Larchmont is a village in Westchester County in New York.
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 31m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Larchmont, NY to Astoria, NY covers 18.6 miles and takes about 31m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bruckner Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in near I 95 / Bruckner Expressway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 18.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles (I 95 / Bruckner Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (I 278 / Bruckner Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.5 miles (I 278 Truck): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
9.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 95 / Bruckner Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 / Bruckner Expressway toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
8
10 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 278 / Bruckner Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278 / Bruckner Expressway toward I 278 West: Bruckner Expressway, RFK Bridge, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Bruckner Expressway, RFK Bri...
8
17.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 278 Truck
Take the exit onto I 278 Truck toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
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 45
Toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
7
17.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
6
17.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
29th Street
Turn right onto 29th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Larchmont, NY to Astoria, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Manhattan along the way.
Manhattan
10 mi in
|
~15m
|
via I 278
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bruckner Expressway | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| New England Thruway | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Boston Post Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Astoria Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Huguenot Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bruckner Expressway
— 7.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Larchmont, NY and Astoria, NY.
1
Start on US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Boston Post Road
2
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Huguenot Street
4
Turn right onto River Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
River Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on Cedar Street
369 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cedar Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York
7
Merge onto I 95
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
New England Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 95
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Bruckner Expressway
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
Toward I 278 West: Bruckner Expressway, RFK Bridge, Manhattan
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 278
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto I 278 Truck
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
I 278 Truck
Exit 45
Toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
14
Turn right onto 29th Street
315 ft
·
8 sec
·
29th Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Astoria Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto 21st Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
21st Street
17
Turn right onto 30th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
30th Avenue
18
Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
386 ft
·
18 sec
·
12th Street
19
Arrive at destination
12th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.06 one way
$6.12 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.41
New England Thruway
(5.8 mi)
$0.41
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Friday
Local time
8:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 to 13 mph
3% chance
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
42 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
31m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Larchmont, NY to Astoria, NY covers 18.6 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bruckner Expressway, New England Thruway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.3 miles from Larchmont, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.06 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 18.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles (I 95 / Bruckner Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (I 278 / Bruckner Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.5 miles (I 278 Truck): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Larchmont, NY to Astoria, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Manhattan along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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