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
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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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Douglaston, NY
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Astoria, NY to Douglaston, NY is 10.6 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Northern Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with numerous turns, making it feel more like navigating city streets than a highway cruise. With a recommended one-day trip duration and no specific stops suggested, this route is ideal for a quick, easy transfer or a brief exploration of the local area.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Boulevard | 6.2 mi | 12m |
| Astoria Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 8m |
| Douglaston Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 114th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Poplar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 12th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Douglaston, NY.
Start on 12th Street
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
Continue on 114th Street
Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
Turn left onto Douglaston Parkway
Turn right onto Poplar Street
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.6 — 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
Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Douglaston Parkway
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Poplar Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.74 one way
$3.49 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in Douglaston on Tuesday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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 as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 3% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.2 miles along Northern Boulevard. As you progress, you'll navigate through Astoria Boulevard and Douglaston Parkway, indicating a series of intersections and directional changes rather than a straight, open road. The drive's profile suggests constant engagement with traffic signals and turns, making it a dynamic, albeit short, driving experience.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m 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 10.3 miles (Douglaston Parkway): Navigation decision point.
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: 10.6 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
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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