Origin
Astoria, NY
Morning in Astoria on Tuesday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Astoria, NY to Bath Beach, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Astoria, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Bath Beach, NY
Sarah O'Shea
Trip Overview
Astoria, NY to Bath Beach, NY is 16.1 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, traversing the Northeast region. The drive is a practical urban transit, best suited for quick commutes or local travel. Expect a mixed drive profile, indicating you'll experience both highway speeds and potentially slower local road conditions. It’s a straightforward journey for a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| 21st Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| 86th Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| McGuinness Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Pulaski Bridge | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bay 19th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
— 6.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Bath Beach, NY.
1
Start on 12th Street
23 ft
·
4 sec
·
12th Street
2
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
331 ft
·
16 sec
·
Astoria Boulevard
3
Turn right onto 14th Street
277 ft
·
17 sec
·
14th Street
4
Turn left onto 29th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
29th Avenue
5
Turn right onto 21st Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
21st Street
6
Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Jackson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Pulaski Bridge
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulaski Bridge
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on McGuinness Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
McGuinness Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Staten Island
10
Merge onto I 278
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 278
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278: Staten Island
14
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 19
Toward 86th Street
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward 86th Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto 86th Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
86th Street
18
Turn right onto Bay 19th Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bay 19th Street
19
Turn right onto Benson Avenue
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
Benson Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Benson Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
14th Street
Turn right onto 14th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
29th Avenue
Turn left onto 29th Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
4.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island
7
14 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward 86th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19
Toward 86th Street
8
14.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 86th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 86th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.65 one way
$5.30 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Bath Beach, NY
Morning in Bath Beach on Tuesday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
32m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 60% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster-paced roads like the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Gowanus Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 6.3 miles on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, offering a period of consistent travel. You'll navigate through a mixed drive environment, transitioning between these main arteries and potentially some surface streets like 21st Street. Be prepared for the dynamic nature of city driving, with varying traffic conditions and road types.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 0.1 miles in near 14th Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 15 decision points packed into just 16.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (29th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Astoria, NY to Bath Beach, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Staten Island along the way.
Staten Island
4.2 mi in
|
~11m
About the Cities
Starting 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 32m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bath Beach, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (29th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bath Beach, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Bath Beach, NY
More trips to Bath Beach, NY
Explore more options from Astoria, NY or browse trips ending in Bath Beach, NY.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NY road trips.