Origin
Astoria, NY
Afternoon in Astoria on Sunday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Astoria, NY to Greenville, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Greenville, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Astoria, NY to Greenville, NY is 18.9 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Major Deegan Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Northeast region, making it a convenient option for those looking to travel a short distance without leaving New York. The drive offers a mixed bag of road types, so expect some changes in pace as you navigate between expressways and local avenues. It's a quick journey, perfect for a spontaneous trip or a straightforward commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Major Deegan Expressway | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Central Park Avenue | 4.5 mi | 9m |
| I 278 Truck | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| New York State Thruway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Astoria Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Hoyt Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Astoria Boulevard North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 33rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Major Deegan Expressway
— 8.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Greenville, 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
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 278 Truck
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 47
Toward I 87 North: Albany
9
Continue on I 87
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 87
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 5
Toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto NY 100
4.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Central Park Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Ardsley Road
192 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ardsley Road
14
Turn left
58 ft
·
4 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 18.9 — 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.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 278 East
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 87 North: Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 47
Toward I 87 North: Albany
8
14.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, 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 5
Toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plain...
5
18.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.11 one way
$6.22 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.66 | $7.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
New York State Thruway
(2.3 mi)
$0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Greenville, NY
Afternoon in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
2:07 PM
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
7 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
34m 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 features a 56% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your 34-minute drive on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 8.3 miles on the Major Deegan Expressway, providing a period of consistent travel. As you progress, you'll transition from expressway driving to Central Park Avenue, which offers a different driving experience with more local traffic and potentially more frequent turns. This mixed drive profile means you'll need to stay alert as the road conditions and speed limits evolve.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Major Deegan Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 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 18.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Greenville, NY, road signs begin pointing toward White Plains along the way.
White Plains
14.2 mi in
|
~24m
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 34m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m 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 8.3 miles on Major Deegan Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.11 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Greenville, 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 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (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 Greenville, 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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