Origin
Tuckahoe, NY
Afternoon in Tuckahoe on Sunday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tuckahoe, NY to Astoria, NY
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
87.2 mi
140 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tuckahoe, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Astoria, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Tuckahoe, NY to Astoria, NY covers 87.2 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sebonac Road, Shrubland Road, County Road 39 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
43.6 miles from Tuckahoe, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 50m drive with frequent turns across 87.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sebonac Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Tuckahoe, NY to Astoria, NY is easy. At 1h 50m 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 Tuckahoe, NY to Astoria, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sebonac Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shrubland Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 39 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunrise Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR 16 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Victory Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Horseblock Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Express Drive North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Sebonac Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuckahoe, NY and Astoria, NY.
1
Start on the route
66 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Sebonac Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Sebonac Road
3
Keep slight left to continue on Sebonac Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sebonac Road
4
Continue on Shrubland Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shrubland Road
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 39
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 39
6
Continue on Sunrise Highway
24 mi
·
31 min
·
Sunrise Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
8
Turn left onto Victory Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Victory Avenue
9
Turn right onto Horseblock Road
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Horseblock Road
10
Turn left onto Express Drive North
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Express Drive North
11
Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 495 WEST: New York
12
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
47 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
Long Island Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Grand Central Parkway, 108th Street, Citi Field
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Grand Central Parkway, 108th Street, Citi Field
14
Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway
328 ft
·
7 sec
·
Horace Harding Expressway
15
Take the ramp slight right toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
16
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Grand Central Parkway
17
Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
19
Take the exit slight right toward 31st Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
31st Street
20
Turn left onto 31st Street
328 ft
·
16 sec
·
31st Street
21
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Astoria Boulevard South
22
Turn left onto 21st Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
21st Street
23
Turn right onto 30th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
30th Avenue
24
Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
387 ft
·
19 sec
·
12th Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.6 miles from Tuckahoe, NY, or about 55m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.6 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Astoria, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tuckahoe, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tuckahoe, NY
This is one driving day of about 87.2 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tuckahoe, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.6 mi from Tuckahoe, NY · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.6 miles from Tuckahoe, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Astoria, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.20 one way
$28.39 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $15.38 | $30.77 |
| premium | $4.88 | $16.76 | $33.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.37 | $38.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.16 | $4.19 |
| Efficient EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.21 | $5.58 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Astoria on Sunday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
12 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 50m 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 Tuckahoe, NY to Astoria, NY covers 87.2 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sebonac Road, Shrubland Road, County Road 39. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.6 miles from Tuckahoe, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.20 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 Tuckahoe, NY to Astoria, NY is easy. At 1h 50m 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 Tuckahoe, NY to Astoria, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tuckahoe, NY to Astoria, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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