Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good 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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Whitestone, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Astoria, NY to Whitestone, NY is 7.8 miles and takes about 15m via Astoria Boulevard and Whitestone Expressway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief duration, it’s a straightforward drive, perfect for when you need to get from one borough to another without a significant time commitment. Consider this a quick transit rather than an extensive road trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Astoria Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 149th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 12th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Whitestone, NY.
Start on 12th Street
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto Whitestone Expressway
Take the exit
Turn right onto 5th Avenue
Turn right onto 149th Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto Whitestone Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward 3rd Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto 149th Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 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 | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
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
Late night in Astoria on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Whitestone on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
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 offers a mixed drive, with 34% of it on highways. You'll experience 3.8 miles on Astoria Boulevard as one of the longest uninterrupted stretches. The drive transitions from surface streets to the faster-paced Whitestone Expressway, requiring you to adapt to changing speed limits and traffic patterns. Expect a blend of urban navigation and expressway cruising on this relatively short journey.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Astoria Boulevard.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Astoria Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (Whitestone Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Founded 1659
Top landmarks
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
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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