Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
7.3 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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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College Point, NY
Keira Burton
Astoria, NY to College Point, NY is 7.3 miles and takes about 16 minutes via Astoria Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York and the Northeast region, offering a quick local drive. It's ideal for a brief excursion, perhaps to explore a different neighborhood or make a quick connection. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a same-day adventure, requiring no overnight stays and very little in terms of fuel.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Astoria Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Linden Place | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 127th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Whitestone Expressway Service Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 11th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 20th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 132nd Street Extension | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and College Point, NY.
Start on 12th Street
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto Whitestone Expressway
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Whitestone Expressway Service Road
Turn left onto Linden Place
Continue on 132nd Street Extension
Turn left onto 20th Avenue
Turn right onto 127th Street
Turn left onto 11th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto College Place
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Linden Place
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Linden Place
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto 20th Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto College Place
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Regular Gas
$1.20 one way
$2.40 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 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 | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
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
Late night in Astoria on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in College Point on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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 is characterized by frequent turns, making it a highly interactive local drive. With only an 8% highway share, you'll primarily navigate city streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.8 miles along Astoria Boulevard. Expect a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation and traffic signals rather than settling into a long, straight highway pace. The roads will feel like typical urban arteries, with varying speeds and frequent intersections.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Astoria Boulevard.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Astoria Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (Linden Place): Lane positioning matters here.
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 16m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads 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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