Origin
Astoria, NY
Afternoon in Astoria on Tuesday
Local time
12:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Astoria, NY to Bayside, 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
18m
Distance
8.5 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Astoria, NY
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Bayside, NY
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Trip Overview
Stretching just 8.5 miles across Queens, this quick trip from Astoria to Bayside is a straightforward transit within the Northeast region. You can expect to spend about 18 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day journey that doesn't require any overnight planning. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute. Since there are no planned stops along the way, it functions perfectly as a direct connection between these two neighborhoods. Whether you are running errands or visiting friends, the short duration offers excellent flexibility for your daily schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Astoria Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 8m |
| Northern Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Crocheron Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 35th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 114th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 210th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 12th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Astoria Boulevard
— 3.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Bayside, NY.
1
Start on 12th Street
23 ft
·
4 sec
·
12th Street
2
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
3.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Astoria Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on 114th Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
114th Street
4
Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Turn left onto Crocheron Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Crocheron Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on 35th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
35th Avenue
7
Turn left onto 210th Street
50 ft
·
2 sec
·
210th Street
8
Arrive at destination
210th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Astoria Boulevard
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Northern Boulevard
Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Crocheron Avenue
Turn left onto Crocheron Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
8.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
210th Street
Turn left onto 210th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.40 one way
$2.80 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.65 | $3.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Bayside, NY
Afternoon in Bayside on Tuesday
Local time
12:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed highway experience, as this route maintains a zero percent highway share throughout the entire distance. You will primarily navigate via Astoria Boulevard, 114th Street, and Northern Boulevard, keeping your focus on consistent urban maneuvering. Because the path is entirely local, you won't encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches of open road. Instead, the character of this drive is defined by frequent turns and typical city traffic patterns. It is a practical, utilitarian path that keeps you engaged with the local grid rather than offering the monotonous experience of an interstate.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on Astoria Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Astoria Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Astoria Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (Crocheron Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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
Arriving in Bayside, NY
Full guide →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 18m. Total distance: 8.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.9 miles on Astoria Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Astoria Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (Crocheron Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bayside, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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