Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 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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Springfield Gardens, NY
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Astoria, NY to Springfield Gardens, NY is 13.5 miles and takes about 23m via Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, efficient drive keeps you within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip primarily on well-traveled parkways and expressways, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this a quick urban hop rather than an extensive road trip, ideal for a single day.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Astoria Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| South Conduit Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 145th Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Guy R. Brewer Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Farmers Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Springfield Gardens, 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 left onto Rockaway Boulevard
Turn left onto NY 27
Turn right onto Guy R. Brewer Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto Farmers Boulevard
Turn right onto 145th Drive
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 13.2 — 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 Rockaway Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp left onto Farmers Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$2.22 one way
$4.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.40 | $4.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 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 | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
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
Evening in Astoria on Sunday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Springfield Gardens on Sunday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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 highway-focused drive, with 69% of the journey on expressways. You'll experience stretches of consistent speed, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.6 miles on the Grand Central Parkway. Expect the character of the drive to be dominated by the urban parkway and expressway system, offering a direct, albeit sometimes busy, path. It's designed for efficient travel through a densely populated area.
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 12 decision points packed into just 13.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
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 10.8 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 Springfield Gardens, 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 23m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). 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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