Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Great Neck, NY
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The drive from Astoria, NY to Great Neck, NY covers 13.6 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northern Boulevard, Astoria Boulevard, Middle Neck Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on Northern Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Boulevard | 7.1 mi | 14m |
| Astoria Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 8m |
| Middle Neck Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Great Neck Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Baker Hill Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 114th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 12th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Great Neck, NY.
Start on 12th Street
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
Continue on 114th Street
Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
Turn left onto Great Neck Road
Continue on Great Neck Road
Continue on Great Neck Road
Turn sharp left onto Middle Neck Road
Turn right onto Baker Hill Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.2 — 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 Great Neck Road
Lane positioning matters here
Continue onto Great Neck Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp left onto Middle Neck Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$2.28 one way
$4.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.63 | $2.48 | $4.95 |
| premium | $5.05 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Saturday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Great Neck on Saturday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Cloudy
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.
13.6 mi in 28m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
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 28m drive. You will face about 6 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 11.2 miles (Great Neck Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
230 ft
Total Descent
143 ft
Highest Point
110 ft
~13.6 mi in
Elevation Range
99 ft
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 28m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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