Origin
Bergen Beach, NY
Morning in Bergen Beach on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bergen Beach, NY to Astoria, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bergen Beach, NY
Sarah O'Shea
Astoria, NY
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Trip Overview
Bergen Beach, NY to Astoria, NY is 13.1 miles and takes about 33m via Ralph Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a quick trip entirely within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating city streets than a highway cruise. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| 21st Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Bushwick Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| McGuinness Boulevard South | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Rockaway Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Pulaski Bridge | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kings Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ralph Avenue
— 2.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bergen Beach, NY and Astoria, NY.
1
Start on East 72nd Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 72nd Street
2
Turn left onto Avenue T
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Avenue T
3
Turn slight right onto Veterans Avenue
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
4
Turn right onto East 64th Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
East 64th Street
5
Turn right onto Ralph Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Ralph Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto Remsen Avenue
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Remsen Avenue
7
Turn right onto Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Tapscott Street
9
Continue on Howard Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Howard Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Eastern Parkway
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto Rockaway Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockaway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn left onto Broadway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
13
Turn right onto Lawton Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lawton Street
14
Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Bushwick Avenue
15
Turn left onto Metropolitan Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Metropolitan Avenue
16
Turn right onto Graham Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Graham Avenue
17
Turn right onto Meeker Avenue
419 ft
·
20 sec
·
Meeker Avenue
18
Turn left onto McGuinness Boulevard South
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
McGuinness Boulevard South
19
Turn straight onto Pulaski Bridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulaski Bridge
20
Turn slight right
397 ft
·
16 sec
Use the right lane.
21
Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Jackson Avenue
Use the right lane.
22
Turn left onto 21st Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
21st Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto 30th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
30th Avenue
24
Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
386 ft
·
18 sec
·
12th Street
25
Arrive at destination
12th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Avenue T
Turn left onto Avenue T
Navigation decision point
5
3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Kings Highway
Turn right onto Kings Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Eastern Parkway
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
10.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Jackson Avenue
Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
13 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
12th Street
Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.31 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 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 | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Astoria, NY
Morning in Astoria on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 to 13 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
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
41 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only a 4% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for most of the 13.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.3 miles on Ralph Avenue. As you proceed, you'll primarily use Ralph Avenue, Bushwick Avenue, and 21st Street, each segment bringing its own set of intersections and traffic patterns. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires constant attention to turns and local road conditions.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on Ralph Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Avenue T.
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 13.1 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.1 miles (Avenue T): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (Eastern Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Astoria, NY
Full guide →Founded 1659
Top landmarks
- • Museum of the Moving Image — museum and archive in New York, United States
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 33m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.3 miles on Ralph Avenue. 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 Astoria, 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 0.1 miles (Avenue T): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (Eastern Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial (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 Astoria, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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