Origin
Astoria, NY
Late night in Astoria on Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Astoria, NY to Port Washington, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
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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Port Washington, NY
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Trip Overview
Astoria, NY to Port Washington, NY is 16.4 miles and takes about 33m via Northern Boulevard and Astoria Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with many turns rather than a high-speed cruise. It’s a straightforward local transit that works well for a quick errand or a short scenic detour if you’re already in the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Boulevard | 9.5 mi | 18m |
| Astoria Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 8m |
| Plandome Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Plandome Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Murray Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 114th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 12th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northern Boulevard
— 9.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Port Washington, NY.
1
Start on 12th Street
23 ft
·
4 sec
·
12th Street
2
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
3.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Astoria Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on 114th Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
114th Street
4
Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
9.5 mi
·
18 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Turn left onto Plandome Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Plandome Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on North Plandome Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Plandome Road
7
Turn right onto Murray Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Murray Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
Murray Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Astoria Boulevard
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Northern Boulevard
Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
13.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Plandome Road
Turn left onto Plandome Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
16.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Murray Avenue
Turn right onto Murray Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.70 one way
$5.40 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Port Washington, NY
Late night in Port Washington on Sunday
Local time
4:08 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
11 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
33m 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 is entirely surface roads, with a 0% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll be on is 9.5 miles along Northern Boulevard. You'll notice frequent turns and intersections as you navigate through local neighborhoods and commercial areas. The drive primarily uses Northern Boulevard and Astoria Boulevard before transitioning to Plandome Road.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on Northern Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 33m drive. You will face about 4 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (Plandome Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Port Washington, NY
Full guide →Port Washington is a hamlet in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York.
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 33m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on Northern Boulevard. 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (Plandome Road): 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 Port Washington, 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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