Origin
Flatlands, NY
Late night in Flatlands on Tuesday
Local time
4:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flatlands, NY to Astoria, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 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 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flatlands, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Astoria, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Flatlands, NY to Astoria, NY is 12.7 miles and takes about 30m via Kings Highway and 21st Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New York, connecting two distinct neighborhoods. Expect a turn-heavy local drive that's more about navigating city streets than open highway. Given its brief duration and manageable fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick, same-day excursion, allowing for plenty of time to explore both starting and ending points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Highway | 3 mi | 5m |
| 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 |
| Eastern Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kings Highway
— 3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flatlands, NY and Astoria, NY.
1
Start on this road
100 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Harden Street
155 ft
·
12 sec
·
Harden Street
3
Turn right onto Avenue M
206 ft
·
9 sec
·
Avenue M
4
Turn right onto Flatbush Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Flatbush Avenue
5
Turn right onto Kings Highway
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Tapscott Street
7
Continue on Howard Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Howard Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Eastern Parkway
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto Rockaway Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockaway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn left onto Broadway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
11
Turn right onto Lawton Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lawton Street
12
Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Bushwick Avenue
13
Turn left onto Metropolitan Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Metropolitan Avenue
14
Turn right onto Graham Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Graham Avenue
15
Turn right onto Meeker Avenue
419 ft
·
20 sec
·
Meeker Avenue
16
Turn left onto McGuinness Boulevard South
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
McGuinness Boulevard South
17
Turn straight onto Pulaski Bridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulaski Bridge
18
Turn slight right
397 ft
·
16 sec
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Jackson Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto 21st Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
21st Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto 30th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
30th Avenue
22
Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
386 ft
·
18 sec
·
12th Street
23
Arrive at destination
12th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Harden Street
Turn right onto Harden Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Avenue M
Turn right onto Avenue M
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Kings Highway
Turn right onto Kings Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
10.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Jackson Avenue
Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
12.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
12th Street
Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.18 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
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.
Destination
Astoria, NY
Late night in Astoria on Tuesday
Local time
4:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 to 13 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton 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
32 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
30m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive', with a highway share of only 4%. You'll primarily be on Kings Highway, 21st Street, and Bushwick Avenue, indicating a journey through urban environments rather than high-speed thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 3 miles on Kings Highway, so be prepared for frequent adjustments to speed and direction. The road personality is one of constant engagement, requiring attention to traffic signals and local road conditions throughout the entire 12.7-mile journey.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on Kings Highway.
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 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Harden Street.
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 12.7 miles you will encounter 18 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: near the start (Harden Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Avenue M): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Kings Highway): 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 30m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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 3 miles on Kings Highway. 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: near the start (Harden Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Avenue M): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Kings Highway): 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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