Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Ozone Park, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Astoria, NY to Ozone Park, NY is 12.9 miles and takes about 22m via Grand Central Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on well-trafficked parkways and expressways, making it ideal for a short hop when you need to get from one part of the city to another efficiently. You'll spend most of your time on major arteries, so expect consistent traffic flow, especially during peak hours.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Linden Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Astoria Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Cross Bay Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sutter Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 12th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Ozone Park, NY.
Start on 12th Street
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 278; GCP
Keep slight left at fork onto GCP
Take the exit
Merge onto I 678
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard
Turn left onto Cross Bay Boulevard
Turn left onto Sutter Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork onto GCP / Grand Central Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Linden Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.12 one way
$4.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
9:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Morning in Ozone Park on Tuesday
Local time
9:49 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 predominantly highway-focused, with 67% of the journey utilizing expressways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 6.6 miles on the Grand Central Parkway, offering a relatively uninterrupted flow. The route transitions through the Van Wyck Expressway and onto Linden Boulevard, maintaining a fast-paced character for most of its 12.9 miles. Expect a driving experience characterized by steady speeds and urban parkway environments, with limited opportunities for slower, scenic detours.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near GCP / Grand Central Parkway.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 12.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (GCP / Grand Central Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 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 Ozone Park, NY, road signs point toward Grand Central Parkway East and Kennedy Airport.
Grand Central Parkway East
Kennedy Airport
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 22m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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