Origin
Mariners Harbor, NY
Late night in Mariners Harbor on Saturday
Local time
3:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mariners Harbor, 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
44m
Distance
21 mi
34 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 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mariners Harbor, NY
Matthis Volquardsen
Astoria, NY
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Trip Overview
Mariners Harbor, NY to Astoria, NY is 21 miles and takes about 44 minutes via Bayonne Bridge and NJ Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New York. Expect a local driving experience, with a significant number of turns, rather than a straightforward highway cruise. It's a quick connection between two points, ideal for a brief journey when you need to get from one area to the other efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating through city streets and making frequent turns. With a highway share of only 27%, much of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles on the Bayonne Bridge, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you re-enter more complex, turn-filled segments. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bayonne Bridge is the longest continuous segment at about 4.6 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 1.5 miles in.
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 24 decision points packed into just 21 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward NY 440 North: Bayonne Bridge
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward NY 440 North: Bayonne Bridge
8
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
8
16.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
8
18.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward NY 25A East: 21st Street, Long Island City
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 14
Toward NY 25A East: 21st Street, Long Island Ci...
7
18.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
NY 25A / 21st Street
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 25A / 21st Street toward NY 25A East: 21st Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward NY 25A East: 21st Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mariners Harbor, NY and Astoria, NY, road signs point toward Njtp: Newark, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Long Island City.
Njtp: Newark
6.3 mi in
|
~11m
Manhattan
11.9 mi in
|
~19m
|
via I 78
Brooklyn
13.9 mi in
|
~24m
Long Island City
18.3 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bayonne Bridge | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| 21st Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Holland Tunnel | 2 mi | 4m |
| I 495 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 3rd Avenue | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| Richmond Terrace | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| West Broadway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Bayonne Bridge
— 4.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mariners Harbor, NY and Astoria, NY.
1
Start on Coonley Court
26 ft
·
3 sec
·
Coonley Court
2
Turn right onto Richmond Terrace
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Richmond Terrace
3
Turn right onto Morningstar Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Morningstar Road
4
Turn left onto Walker Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Walker Street
5
Turn left onto Trantor Place
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Trantor Place
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward NY 440 North: Bayonne Bridge
7
Continue on NY 440
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Bayonne Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel
9
Merge onto Port Jersey Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Port Jersey Boulevard
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 78; NJTP
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
12
Continue on I 78; NJTP
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Exit 14C
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
15
Take the exit
305 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on Beach Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on West Broadway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
18
Continue on LaGuardia Place
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
LaGuardia Place
19
At end of road, turn right onto Washington Square South
258 ft
·
16 sec
·
Washington Square South
20
Continue on Washington Square East
506 ft
·
19 sec
·
Washington Square East
21
Continue on University Place
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
University Place
22
Turn right onto East 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East 12th Street
23
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
3rd Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto East 36th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 36th Street
Use the right lane.
25
Take the ramp
68 ft
·
1 sec
Toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
26
Keep slight right at fork
450 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on I 495
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 495
Use the straight lane.
28
Take the exit
455 ft
·
13 sec
Exit 14
Toward NY 25A East: 21st Street, Long Island City
Use the slight right lane.
29
Continue on NY 25A
385 ft
·
13 sec
·
NY 25A
Exit 14
30
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 25A
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
21st Street
Toward NY 25A East: 21st Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
31
Turn left onto 30th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
30th Avenue
32
Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
386 ft
·
18 sec
·
12th Street
33
Arrive at destination
12th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.91 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.61
Bayonne Bridge
$16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(4.3 mi)
$0.61
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$33
Total
$36
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 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 | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
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
Late night in Astoria on Saturday
Local time
3:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 to 13 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
19 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
44m 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 Mariners Harbor, NY to Astoria, NY covers 21 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bayonne Bridge, New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, 21st Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from Mariners Harbor, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.46 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 24 decision points packed into just 21 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Mariners Harbor, NY and Astoria, NY, road signs point toward Njtp: Newark, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Long Island City.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stonewall National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton 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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