Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Brooklyn Heights, NY
Sarah O'Shea
Astoria, NY to Brooklyn Heights, NY is 8.1 miles and takes about 20m via Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, direct trip connects two points within the bustling Northeast region, specifically within New York state. Expect a mixed drive that offers a quick transit between two urban neighborhoods. It's an ideal route if you're looking for efficiency and don't need a full day's journey, making it perfect for a quick hop across town.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| 21st Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| McGuinness Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Pulaski Bridge | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Tillary Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Jackson Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Henry Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 29th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Brooklyn Heights, NY.
Start on 12th Street
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
Turn right onto 14th Street
Turn left onto 29th Avenue
Turn right onto 21st Street
Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
Turn left onto Pulaski Bridge
Continue on McGuinness Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 278
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
Take the exit
Continue on Tillary Street
Turn right onto Cadman Plaza West
Turn left onto Clark Street
Turn left onto Henry Street
Turn left onto Pierrepont Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto 14th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto 29th Avenue
Navigation decision point
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
Take the exit toward Tillary Street, Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn Civic Center, Long Island University, NYC College of Technology, NYU Brooklyn, Downtown Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Cadman Plaza West
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.33 one way
$2.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 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 | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Astoria on Sunday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Morning in Brooklyn Heights on Sunday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route features a mixed drive profile, with 34% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate stretches of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 2.8 miles. The drive will transition between these faster-paced highway sections and local roads like 21st Street and McGuinness Boulevard. This means you'll experience varied driving conditions, from steady cruising to more stop-and-go urban traffic as you enter Brooklyn Heights.
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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 8.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Astoria, NY and Brooklyn Heights, NY, road signs point toward Staten Island, Brooklyn Civic Center, Long Island University, Nyc College Of Technology, Nyu Brooklyn and Brooklyn.
Staten Island
Brooklyn Civic Center
Long Island University
Nyc College Of Technology
Nyu Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Founded 1659
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
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