Origin
Astoria, NY
Morning in Astoria on Tuesday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Astoria, NY to Eastchester, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
18 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Eastchester, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Astoria to Eastchester, you are in for a quick 18-mile trip that typically takes about 32 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough that you will not need an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-278 Truck, White Plains Road, and the Bronx River Parkway to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute within the Northeast. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this route offers a straightforward connection between these two New York locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bronx River Parkway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| I 278 Truck | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| White Plains Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North Columbus Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Astoria Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| West Lincoln Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mount Vernon Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bronx River Parkway
— 6.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Eastchester, NY.
1
Start on 12th Street
23 ft
·
4 sec
·
12th Street
2
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Astoria Boulevard
3
Turn left onto 33rd Street
206 ft
·
13 sec
·
33rd Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North
262 ft
·
8 sec
·
Astoria Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Hoyt Avenue North
366 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hoyt Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
504 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 278 East
7
Continue on I 278 Truck
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 278 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 52
Toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Bruckner Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bruckner Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on BR
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 10A
Toward Yonkers Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Mount Vernon Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Mount Vernon Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
15
Enter roundabout onto East Lincoln Avenue
127 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Lincoln Avenue
16
Continue on East Lincoln Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lincoln Avenue
17
Turn left onto NY 22
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Columbus Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on NY 22
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
White Plains Road
19
Turn right onto Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Lincoln Place
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Lincoln Place
21
Arrive at destination
Lincoln Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 13 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Astoria Boulevard North
At end of road, turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
7
12.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Yonkers Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10A
Toward Yonkers Avenue
6
13 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Mount Vernon Avenue
Turn right onto Mount Vernon Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.96 one way
$5.93 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.20 | $6.41 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Eastchester, NY
Morning in Eastchester on Tuesday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with about 63% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into the flow of traffic as you navigate the urban landscape, experiencing a mix of arterial roads and parkway segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.3-mile run along the Bronx River Parkway, which provides the most consistent pace of the drive. Because the route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, expect a functional, efficient experience rather than a leisurely cruise. It is a practical drive that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Bronx River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Bronx River Parkway and I 278 Truck. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Astoria Boulevard North.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 18 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 0.8 miles (Astoria Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Astoria, NY and Eastchester, NY, road signs point toward Bronx River Parkway North and White Plains.
Bronx River Parkway North
6 mi in
|
~11m
White Plains
6 mi in
|
~11m
About the Cities
Starting in Astoria, NY
Full guide →Founded 1659
Top landmarks
- • Museum of the Moving Image — museum and archive in New York, United States
Arriving in Eastchester, NY
Full guide →Eastchester is a town in New York. The town includes the villages of Bronxville and Tuckahoe, which are covered in separate articles.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 18 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on Bronx River Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Eastchester, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Astoria Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eastchester, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
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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