Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
28.8 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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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Rossville, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Astoria, NY to Rossville, NY is 28.8 miles and takes about 50 minutes via the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Staten Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive entirely within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a relatively quick trip that's ideal for a single-day journey, allowing you to reach your destination without significant time commitment. Consider this route for its directness and minimal travel time.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| West Shore Expressway | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Rossville, 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
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 440
Take the exit
Turn straight onto West Service Road
Turn slight right onto Arthur Kill Road
Turn left onto Rossville Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 28 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto 14th Street
Navigation decision point
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
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 440 / West Shore Expressway toward NY 440 South: Outerbridge Crossing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Arthur Kill Road, Huguenot Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$4.74 one way
$9.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.13 | $10.25 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 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 | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
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 Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Rossville on Sunday
Local time
6:04 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 77% of the journey utilizing major expressways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and the Staten Island Expressway, offering a consistent, high-speed experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.3 miles on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, so be prepared for extended periods of highway travel. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, prioritizing efficient movement over varied scenery.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Staten Island Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 14th Street.
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 14 decision points packed into just 28.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (14th Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Astoria, NY to Rossville, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Staten Island along the way.
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 50m. Total distance: 28.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). 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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