Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
7.4 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
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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Ridgewood, NY
Mel Audelo
Astoria, NY to Ridgewood, NY is 7.4 miles and takes about 16 minutes via Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a quick hop, perfect for a simple transit or a brief excursion between boroughs. Given the minimal distance and time, this trip doesn't require extensive planning, making it a straightforward option for local travel.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Cypress Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 58th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Astoria Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Flushing Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Laurel Hill Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 55th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Ridgewood, NY.
Start on 12th Street
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 278; GCP
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard
Turn slight left onto 58th Street
Continue on 58th Street
Keep slight left at fork onto 57th Place
Continue on Rust Street
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
Turn left onto 55th Street
Turn right
Turn straight onto Flushing Avenue
Turn left onto Cypress Avenue
Turn left onto Cornelia Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 5.7 — 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 West toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NY 25 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto 57th Place
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.22 one way
$2.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.32 | $2.63 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Astoria on Tuesday
Local time
9:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Ridgewood on Tuesday
Local time
9:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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 route is a mixed drive, with 35% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West, Cypress Avenue, and 58th Street. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 2.3 miles on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West. Expect a blend of faster-paced expressway driving and local street navigation as you make your way.
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 1.3 miles in near I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 7.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (57th Place): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Astoria, NY and Ridgewood, NY, road signs point toward Grand Central Parkway East and Staten Island.
Grand Central Parkway East
Staten Island
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 16m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). 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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