Origin
Somers, NY
Late night in Somers on Saturday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somers, 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
1h 9m
Distance
51.2 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somers, NY
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Astoria, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Somers, NY to Astoria, NY covers 51.2 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Somerstown Turnpike, Goldens Bridge Road, Green Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Astoria, NY
Full guide →Founded 1659
Top landmarks
- • Museum of the Moving Image — museum and archive in New York, United States
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 1h 9m. Total distance: 51.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m 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 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 51.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Somerstown Turnpike 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 Somers, NY to Astoria, NY is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Somers, NY to Astoria, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Somerstown Turnpike | — | — |
| Goldens Bridge Road | — | — |
| Green Street | — | — |
| Waccabuc Road | — | — |
| New York City | — | — |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | — | — |
| Bruckner Boulevard | — | — |
| I 278 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Somerstown Turnpike
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somers, NY and Astoria, NY.
1
Start on the route
131 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
Continue on Somerstown Turnpike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerstown Turnpike
3
Turn left onto Goldens Bridge Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Goldens Bridge Road
4
Continue on Green Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Green Street
5
Continue on Waccabuc Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Waccabuc Road
6
Take the ramp right toward New York City, White Plains
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
New York City, White Plains
7
Merge slight left
19 mi
·
21 min
8
Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
9
Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right toward Bruckner Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Bruckner Boulevard
12
Turn straight onto Bruckner Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bruckner Boulevard
13
Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 West: Bruckner Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 278 West: Bruckner Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
14
Merge slight left onto Bruckner Expressway
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
15
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
16
Take the exit slight right toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
17
Keep slight right to continue on 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
18
Turn right onto 29th Street
315 ft
·
9 sec
·
29th Street
19
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Astoria Boulevard
20
Turn left onto 21st Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
21st Street
21
Turn right onto 30th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
30th Avenue
22
Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
387 ft
·
19 sec
·
12th Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.6 mi from Somers, NY · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Somers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Astoria, NY
The final approach into Astoria, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.43 one way
$16.86 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.11 | $18.23 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.92 | $19.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.30 | $22.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
5:10 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
2 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
1h 9m 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 Somers, NY to Astoria, NY covers 51.2 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Somerstown Turnpike, Goldens Bridge Road, Green Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.6 miles from Somers, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.43 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 Somers, NY to Astoria, NY is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Somers, NY to Astoria, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Somers, NY to Astoria, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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