Origin
Astoria, NY
Morning in Astoria on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Astoria, NY to Hillside, 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
19m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Hillside, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Astoria, NY to Hillside, NY is 10.6 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Grand Central Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New York state. Expect a primarily highway-focused experience for this quick trip. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward connection between two points without extensive travel time. It's a practical option when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Parsons Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Jamaica Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Astoria Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| 12th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 7.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Hillside, 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
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Grand Central Parkway East
4
Merge onto I 278; GCP
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Grand Central Parkway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto GCP
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 16
Toward Parsons Boulevard, 164th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Grand Central Parkway
8
Turn right onto Parsons Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Parsons Boulevard
9
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Jamaica Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
Jamaica Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Astoria Boulevard
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Grand Central Parkway East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway,...
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
GCP / Grand Central Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GCP / Grand Central Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Parsons Boulevard, 164th Street
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 16
Toward Parsons Boulevard, 164th Street
4
9.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Jamaica Avenue
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.74 one way
$3.49 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Hillside, NY
Morning in Hillside on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
19m 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 highway-focused profile, with 73% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Grand Central Parkway, including a continuous stretch of 7.8 miles. The journey is characterized by its speed and efficiency, typical of urban parkways and boulevards. While largely a swift drive, be prepared for the dynamic nature of navigating through and around city arteries. The overall feel is one of direct, purposeful travel on well-maintained roads.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on Grand Central Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Grand Central Parkway and Parsons Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Astoria Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 7 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): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles (GCP / Grand Central Parkway): 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 Hillside, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Grand Central Parkway East along the way.
Grand Central Parkway East
0.8 mi in
|
~2m
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 Hillside, NY
Full guide →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 19m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on Grand Central Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Astoria Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles (GCP / Grand Central Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange 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 Hillside, 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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