Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
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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The Bronx, NY
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If you are planning to travel from Astoria to The Bronx, you are looking at a quick 8-mile journey that typically takes about 23 minutes. This local route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it is far too short to require an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $1, it is an incredibly economical way to navigate between these two New York neighborhoods. You will primarily navigate via Astoria Boulevard, 33rd Street, and Astoria Boulevard North. Because both locations are situated within the Northeast region, you can expect a familiar urban transit experience throughout your drive.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 278 Truck | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| NY 895 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Astoria Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Morris Park Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Sheridan Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Tremont Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| White Plains Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cruger Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and The Bronx, NY.
Start on 12th Street
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
Turn left onto 33rd Street
At end of road, turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North
Continue on Hoyt Avenue North
Take the ramp
Continue on I 278 Truck
Take the exit onto NY 895
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 895
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 895
Continue on NY 895
Turn left onto East 177th Street
At end of road, turn right onto East Tremont Avenue
Turn left onto Morris Park Avenue
Turn left onto White Plains Road
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 7.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto NY 895 toward NY 895 North: Sheridan Boulevard, East 177th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 895
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 895
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.32 one way
$2.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.42 | $2.85 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 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 | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
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
Afternoon in Astoria on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Afternoon in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
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 trip is best described as a turn-heavy local drive rather than an open-road excursion. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, meaning you should be prepared for constant navigation through city streets. There is no significant longest stretch to speak of on Astoria Boulevard, as the nature of this route requires frequent adjustments and alertness. Behind the wheel, you will experience a stop-and-go environment that demands your full attention. It is a strictly urban experience that avoids the monotony of high-speed interstate travel in favor of localized navigation.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 278 Truck and NY 895. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Astoria Boulevard North.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Astoria Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (NY 895): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles (NY 895): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Founded 1659
Top landmarks
“The Boogie Down” · Founded 1898
The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York. Known for Yankee Stadium, the home field of the New York Yankees baseball team, it has been a borough of New York City since 1898. The vast Bronx Zoo houses hundreds of species of animals. Nearby, the sprawling New York Botanical Garden features a landmark greenhouse with rainforest and cactus displays. By the Hudson River, Wave Hill is a landscaped public garden with wooded paths and a cultural center.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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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