Origin
Laurelton, NY
Morning in Laurelton on Friday
Local time
11:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laurelton, NY to Astoria, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
15.2 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laurelton, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Astoria, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Laurelton, NY to Astoria, NY covers 15.2 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway, Belt Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on Grand Central Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 26m highway drive covering 15.2 miles, with most of the trip on Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.9 miles on Grand Central Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grand Central Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near North Conduit Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 18 decision points packed into just 15.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North Conduit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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North Conduit Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto North Conduit Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whites...
8
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Grand Central Parkway, La Guardia Airport, RFK Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 10
Toward Grand Central Parkway, La Guardia Airpor...
7
14 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward 31st Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 45
Toward 31st Street
7
14.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
31st Street
Turn left onto 31st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Laurelton, NY and Astoria, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway West and La Guardia Airport.
Belt Parkway West
1.3 mi in
|
~3m
La Guardia Airport
6.6 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Belt Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Astoria Boulevard South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 30th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 230th Place | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 21st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 6.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurelton, NY and Astoria, NY.
1
Start on 139th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
139th Avenue
2
Turn right onto 230th Place
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
230th Place
3
At end of road, turn right onto North Conduit Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
5
Merge onto BP
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
10
Continue on I 678
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 10
Toward Grand Central Parkway, La Guardia Airport, RFK Bridge
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Merge onto GCP
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto GCP
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto GCP
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 45
Toward 31st Street
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto 31st Street
328 ft
·
15 sec
·
31st Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Astoria Boulevard South
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto 21st Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
21st Street
19
Turn right onto 30th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
30th Avenue
20
Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
386 ft
·
18 sec
·
12th Street
21
Arrive at destination
12th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.50 one way
$5.00 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.95 | $5.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Astoria on Friday
Local time
11:03 AM
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
3 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
26m 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 Laurelton, NY to Astoria, NY covers 15.2 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway, Belt Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Laurelton, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.50 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 18 decision points packed into just 15.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North Conduit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Laurelton, NY and Astoria, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway West and La Guardia Airport.
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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