Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
7.8 mi
12 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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East Tremont, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Astoria, NY to East Tremont, NY is 7.8 miles and takes about 17 minutes via I 278 Truck, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that's mostly highway, making it a quick and straightforward option for getting between these two areas. It’s a practical choice if you need to cover this specific distance efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 278 Truck | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Southern Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Astoria Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| NY 895 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Tremont Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East 167th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Westchester Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hoyt Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and East Tremont, NY.
Start on 12th Street
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
Turn left onto 33rd Street
At end of road, turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North
Continue on Hoyt Avenue North
Take the ramp
Continue on I 278 Truck
Take the exit onto NY 895
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 895
Keep slight right at fork
Turn sharp left onto Westchester Avenue
Turn right onto East 167th Street
Turn right onto Southern Boulevard
Turn slight right onto Southern Boulevard
Turn left onto East Tremont Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 5.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto NY 895 toward NY 895 North: Sheridan Boulevard, East 177th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 895
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork toward Westchester Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp left onto Westchester Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.27 one way
$2.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
| premium | $4.87 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 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 | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
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
Night in Astoria on Saturday
Local time
10:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Night in East Tremont on Saturday
Local time
10:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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 leans heavily into its highway profile, with 61% of the drive on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I 278 Truck, including a continuous stretch of 4.3 miles. The character is primarily a highway-focused experience, designed for direct transit rather than leisurely sightseeing. As you progress, you'll transition between major arteries, maintaining a consistent pace for most of the journey.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 278 Truck and Southern Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Astoria Boulevard North.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 7.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Astoria Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (NY 895): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles (NY 895): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 17m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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