Origin
Astoria, NY
Morning in Astoria on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Astoria, NY to Eltingville, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
26.3 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
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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Eltingville, NY
Peter Olexa
Trip Overview
Astoria, NY to Eltingville, NY is 26.3 miles and takes about 51 minutes via the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Gowanus Expressway, and Staten Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a relatively short drive, mostly on major highways, making it a convenient option for a quick commute or an easy leg of a longer journey. You'll be navigating urban expressways for the most part, so expect typical city traffic patterns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Forest Hill Road | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| 21st Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Richmond Avenue | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| McGuinness Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
— 6.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Eltingville, NY.
1
Start on 12th Street
23 ft
·
4 sec
·
12th Street
2
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
331 ft
·
16 sec
·
Astoria Boulevard
3
Turn right onto 14th Street
277 ft
·
17 sec
·
14th Street
4
Turn left onto 29th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
29th Avenue
5
Turn right onto 21st Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
21st Street
6
Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Jackson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Pulaski Bridge
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulaski Bridge
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on McGuinness Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
McGuinness Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Staten Island
10
Merge onto I 278
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 278
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278: Staten Island
14
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
17
Continue on I 278
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 11
Toward Bradley Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn straight onto North Gannon Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Gannon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Woolley Avenue
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Woolley Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Continue on Forest Hill Road
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Forest Hill Road
Use the straight lane.
22
At end of road, turn left onto Richmond Avenue
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Richmond Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
23
Arrive at destination
Richmond Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
14th Street
Turn right onto 14th Street
Navigation decision point
7
4.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island
6
14.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 278 / Gowanus Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Gowanus Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
20.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward Bradley Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward Bradley Avenue
6
21.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Woolley Avenue
Turn left onto Woolley Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.33 one way
$8.66 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Eltingville, NY
Morning in Eltingville on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
12 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
51m 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 route is a mixed drive, with 56% of it on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on expressways like the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and the Gowanus Expressway. The longest continuous stretch without a major change in road type is 6.3 miles on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. As you progress, the drive transitions from the busy arteries of Queens and Brooklyn onto the Staten Island Expressway, which can offer a slightly different traffic flow but remains a high-speed corridor. Expect a dynamic driving experience that requires attention to lane changes and traffic conditions.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 14th Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 15 decision points packed into just 26.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles (I 278 / Gowanus Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Astoria, NY to Eltingville, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Staten Island along the way.
Staten Island
4.2 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
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 51m. Total distance: 26.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. 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 Eltingville, 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 0.1 miles (14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles (I 278 / Gowanus Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eltingville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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