Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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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Fordham, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Astoria, NY to Fordham, NY is 9.2 miles and takes about 18m via Major Deegan Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip entirely within New York. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it a quick hop between boroughs. Expect a very direct and functional drive. Given its brevity, this is an easy same-day excursion, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Major Deegan Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| I 278 Truck | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Valentine Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Astoria Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Webster Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 1 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hoyt Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Fordham, 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
Continue on I 87
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95; US 1
Take the exit onto US 1
Turn left onto US 1
Turn left onto East Tremont Avenue
Turn right onto Valentine Avenue
Turn left onto East 184th Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 7.9 — 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 toward I 87 North: Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Take the exit toward I 95 South, US 1 South, I 95 North, US 1 North: George Washington Bridge, Trenton, New Haven, Exit 7N-S
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, US 1 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New Haven
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 1 toward US 1 North: Webster Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.51 one way
$3.03 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.64 | $3.28 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
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
Morning in Astoria on Tuesday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Fordham on Tuesday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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 largely highway-focused, with 66% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Major Deegan Expressway, experiencing a continuous stretch of 2.7 miles. The route utilizes major expressways like the Major Deegan Expressway, I 278 Truck, and Cross Bronx Expressway, so be prepared for traffic typical of these busy arteries. The character is one of efficient travel rather than scenic exploration.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Major Deegan Expressway and I 278 Truck. 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 14 decision points packed into just 9.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Astoria Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Fordham, NY, road signs point toward Trenton, New Haven and Exit 7N-S.
Trenton
New Haven
Exit 7N-S
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 18m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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