Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
9 mi
15 km
Drive Score
7/10
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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Cypress Hills, NY
Mike van Schoonderwalt
Astoria, NY to Cypress Hills, NY is 9 miles and takes about 22 minutes via 69th Street/Fresh Pond Road/Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a quick, local drive entirely within New York, connecting two points in adjacent boroughs. Given its short distance and duration, this route is best suited for a single-day trip. It's a straightforward urban transit that doesn't require extensive planning, making it a convenient option for local travel.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 69th Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Fresh Pond Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Astoria Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Cypress Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Fulton Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Cypress Hills, NY.
Start on 12th Street
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 278; GCP
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto 69th Street
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Flushing Avenue
Turn left onto Fresh Pond Road
At end of road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
Turn right onto 61st Street
Turn right onto Cooper Avenue
Turn left onto Cypress Avenue
Turn right onto Vermont Place
Take the ramp
Merge onto JR
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn left onto Fulton Street
Turn right onto Hendrix Street
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
Turn right onto Van Siclen Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 7.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Fresh Pond Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward JR West: Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$1.46 one way
$2.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| premium | $4.87 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.99 | $3.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
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
Afternoon in Astoria on Tuesday
Local time
2:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Cypress Hills on Tuesday
Local time
2:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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 drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local nature, with a highway share of about 28%. You'll navigate through city streets for much of the trip, experiencing the rhythm of local traffic. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is approximately 1.6 miles on 69th Street. Expect to make several turns as you transition from local roads like 69th Street and Fresh Pond Road onto the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West and then back to local streets.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West.
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 22 decision points packed into just 9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Astoria, NY and Cypress Hills, NY, road signs point toward Grand Central Parkway East, Staten Island, Broadway, Broadway East, Jr West: Jackie Robinson Parkway West and Brooklyn.
Grand Central Parkway East
Staten Island
Broadway
Broadway East
Jr West: Jackie Robinson Parkway West
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 22m. Total distance: 9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
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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