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Trip from Astoria, NY to Wakefield, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

23m

Distance

12.2 mi

20 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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neighborhood in Queens, New York City, United States

Astoria, NY

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section of the northern borough of the Bronx in New York City

Wakefield, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Astoria, NY to Wakefield, NY covers 12.2 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Bronx River Parkway, I 278 Truck, Astoria Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on Bronx River Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.05 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bronx River Parkway 5.1 mi 7m
I 278 Truck 5.1 mi 8m
Astoria Boulevard 0.7 mi 2m
East 236th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Furman Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Bruckner Boulevard 0.1 mi <1m
Hoyt Avenue North <0.1 mi <1m
Nereid Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Bronx River Parkway — 5.1 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Wakefield, NY.

1

Start on 12th Street

23 ft · 4 sec · 12th Street
2

Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

0.7 mi · 2 min · Astoria Boulevard
3

Turn left onto 33rd Street

206 ft · 13 sec · 33rd Street
4

At end of road, turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North

262 ft · 8 sec · Astoria Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on Hoyt Avenue North

366 ft · 14 sec · Hoyt Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the ramp

504 ft · 12 sec
Toward I 278 East
7

Continue on I 278 Truck

5.1 mi · 8 min · I 278 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Exit 52 Toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn straight onto Bruckner Boulevard

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Bruckner Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on BR

5.1 mi · 7 min · Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

421 ft · 12 sec
Exit 10 Toward East 233rd Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn right onto East 236th Street

0.3 mi · 58 sec · East 236th Street
14

Turn left onto Furman Avenue

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Furman Avenue
15

Turn right onto Nereid Avenue

327 ft · 11 sec · Nereid Avenue
16

Arrive at destination

Nereid Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | Astoria Boulevard North

At end of road, turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
0.9 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 278 East

Navigation decision point

Toward I 278 East
8
6 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 52 Toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
7
6.3 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the ramp toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
7
11.6 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward East 233rd Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 10 Toward East 233rd Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.05 one way

$4.09 round trip

$4.26/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.63 $2.22 $4.44
premium $5.05 $2.43 $4.85
diesel $5.60 $2.69 $5.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.7 0 $1.28 $0.59
Efficient EV 3.1 0 $1.07 $0.49
EV Truck/SUV 4.9 0 $1.71 $0.78

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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.

Forecast as of Aug 28, 2026

Origin

Astoria, NY

Late night in Astoria on Tuesday

Local time

5:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 5 mph 33% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 3:57AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Destination

Wakefield, NY

Late night in Wakefield on Tuesday

Local time

5:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 5 mph 32% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 3:57AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

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

1 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

23m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

12.2 mi in 23m, mostly highway — 5.1 mi of that is on Bronx River Parkway.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on Bronx River Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Bronx River Parkway and I 278 Truck. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Astoria Boulevard North.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Astoria Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

145 ft 7 ft

Total Climb

214 ft

Total Descent

93 ft

Highest Point

145 ft

~12.2 mi in

Elevation Range

137 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Astoria, NY and Wakefield, NY, road signs point toward Bronx River Parkway North and White Plains.

Bronx River Parkway North

6 mi in | ~11m

White Plains

6 mi in | ~11m

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 Wakefield, NY

Full guide →

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 23m. Total distance: 12.2 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 (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on Bronx River Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Wakefield, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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: at 0.8 miles (Astoria Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant 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 Wakefield, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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