Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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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Oakwood, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Astoria, NY to Oakwood, NY is 21.7 miles and takes about 45m via Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Gowanus Expressway, and Hylan Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, taking you from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a relatively short drive, making it ideal for a quick excursion or an easy commute. Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate city streets and expressways, all manageable within a single day. This route is a straightforward option for getting from one point to another within the state.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Hylan Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 11m |
| 21st Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| McGuinness Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Pulaski Bridge | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Oakwood, 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 left onto Fingerboard Road
At end of road, turn left onto Hylan Boulevard
Turn left onto Tysens Lane
Turn right
Turn uturn onto Hylan Boulevard
Turn right
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 21.6 — 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 Narrows Road West, Fingerboard Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Fingerboard Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn uturn onto Hylan Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$3.57 one way
$7.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.21 | $8.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Oakwood on Tuesday
Local time
9:27 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 features a mixed profile, with 52% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Gowanus Expressway, and Hylan Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 6.3 miles on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, offering a taste of faster-paced driving. As you progress, the character shifts between more open expressway sections and potentially busier local road segments. This blend means you'll experience varied driving conditions throughout the 21.7-mile trip.
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 21.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
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 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Oakwood, NY, road signs point toward Staten Island and Narrows Road West.
Staten Island
Narrows Road West
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 45m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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