Origin
Park Slope, NY
Evening in Park Slope on Friday
Local time
6:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park Slope, 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
23m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Park Slope, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Astoria, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Park Slope to Astoria is 10.8 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and McGuinness Boulevard South, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two distinct neighborhoods in the Northeast region. It's a short, practical journey ideal for a quick transfer or a brief exploration of the urban landscape. Given its minimal duration and distance, this route is best suited for a same-day adventure.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 47% of it on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, encountering the longest uninterrupted stretch of 5.1 miles on this busy urban artery. As you transition off the expressway onto roads like 21st Street and McGuinness Boulevard South, expect the character to shift to more local traffic conditions. This blend means you'll navigate both faster-paced highway driving and more stop-and-go urban segments.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 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 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 10.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Queens, Bronx
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway,...
8
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m 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...
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Jackson Avenue
Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
10.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
12th Street
Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Park Slope, NY and Astoria, NY, road signs point toward Queens, Bronx and Mcguinness Boulevard North.
Queens
1.2 mi in
|
~3m
Bronx
1.2 mi in
|
~3m
Mcguinness Boulevard North
6.5 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| 21st Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| McGuinness Boulevard South | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| 9th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pulaski Bridge | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 30th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
— 5.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Slope, NY and Astoria, NY.
1
Start on 8th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
8th Street
2
Turn left onto 4th Avenue
304 ft
·
22 sec
·
4th Avenue
3
Turn right onto 9th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street
4
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Queens, Bronx
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 278
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
490 ft
·
13 sec
Exit 33
Toward McGuinness Boulevard, Humboldt Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
272 ft
·
10 sec
Toward McGuinness Boulevard North, Meeker Avenue
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto McGuinness Boulevard South
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
McGuinness Boulevard South
10
Turn straight onto Pulaski Bridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulaski Bridge
11
Turn slight right
397 ft
·
16 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Jackson Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto 21st Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
21st Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto 30th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
30th Avenue
15
Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
386 ft
·
18 sec
·
12th Street
16
Arrive at destination
12th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.78 one way
$3.56 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
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 Friday
Local time
6:35 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
13 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
23m 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 Park Slope, NY to Astoria, NY covers 10.8 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, 21st Street, McGuinness Boulevard South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 miles from Park Slope, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.78 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 10.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Park Slope, NY and Astoria, NY, road signs point toward Queens, Bronx and Mcguinness Boulevard North.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. 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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