Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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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Huguenot, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Astoria, NY to Huguenot, NY is 27.5 miles and takes about 52 minutes via the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Gowanus Expressway, and Staten Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Given its brief duration, this drive is ideal for a quick transit or a segment of a larger journey. It offers a practical way to navigate a portion of the busy New York metropolitan area, primarily utilizing major expressways.
| 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 |
| Korean War Veterans Parkway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| McGuinness Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Huguenot, NY.
Start on 12th Street
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
Turn right onto 14th Street
Turn left onto 29th Avenue
Turn right onto 21st Street
Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
Turn left onto Pulaski Bridge
Continue on McGuinness Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 278
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
Continue on I 278
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
Continue on I 278
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
Continue on I 278
Continue on I 278
Take the exit
Turn straight onto North Gannon Avenue
Turn left onto Woolley Avenue
Continue on Forest Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto Richmond Avenue
Turn slight right onto Drumgoole Road West
Keep slight left at fork onto KWV
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Drumgoole Road West
Turn right onto Huguenot Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 27 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Gowanus Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Bradley Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto KWV / Korean War Veterans Parkway toward KWVP South: Korean War Veterans Parkway South, Outerbridge Crossing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Huguenot Avenue, Foster Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$4.53 one way
$9.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.89 | $9.79 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
11:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Huguenot on Tuesday
Local time
11:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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 characterized as a 'Mixed drive,' with highway travel making up 60% of the total mileage. You'll spend a good portion of your time on major expressways like the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Gowanus Expressway, and Staten Island Expressway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 6.3 miles along the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Expect a dynamic driving experience, transitioning between the faster pace of these main arteries and potentially more varied traffic conditions as you approach your destination.
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 4.9 miles in near I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
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 19 decision points packed into just 27.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Astoria, NY and Huguenot, NY, road signs point toward Staten Island, Korean War Veterans Parkway South, Outerbridge Crossing and Kwvp South: Korean War Veterans Parkway South.
Staten Island
Korean War Veterans Parkway South
Outerbridge Crossing
Kwvp South: Korean War Veterans Parkway South
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 52m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). 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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