Origin
Greenburgh, NY
Late night in Greenburgh on Tuesday
Local time
4:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenburgh, 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
40m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenburgh, NY
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Astoria, NY
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Trip Overview
This approximately 25.4-mile drive from Greenburgh, NY to Astoria, NY takes about 40 minutes and is a straightforward, highway-focused journey. With 83% of the route on highways, it’s an efficient option for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. Your estimated fuel cost for this short haul is around $4, making it an economical choice. The drive predominantly utilizes the Saw Mill River Parkway, Major Deegan Expressway, and the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, guiding you through the Northeast region of New York. This route is ideal if you're looking for a quick and direct connection between these two New York locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 12.9 mi | 17m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Mosholu Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Astoria Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 30th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 21st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 12.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenburgh, NY and Astoria, NY.
1
Start on Saw Mill River Parkway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
2
Take the exit
224 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 21W
Toward NY 119 West: Tarrytown
Use the slight right lane.
3
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
4
Turn right onto NY 119
204 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Main Street
5
Turn left onto Valley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Valley Avenue
6
Take the ramp
168 ft
·
4 sec
7
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto MP
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mosholu Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 87
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 278
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto I 278 Truck
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
I 278 Truck
Exit 45
Toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
16
Turn right onto 29th Street
315 ft
·
8 sec
·
29th Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Astoria Boulevard
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto 21st Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
21st Street
19
Turn right onto 30th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
30th Avenue
20
Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
386 ft
·
18 sec
·
12th Street
21
Arrive at destination
12th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 24.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward NY 119 West: Tarrytown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21W
Toward NY 119 West: Tarrytown
7
14.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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.
Toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F....
8
21.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queen...
8
24.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
I 278 Truck
Take the exit onto I 278 Truck toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 45
Toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
7
24.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.18 one way
$8.36 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Astoria, NY
Late night in Astoria on Tuesday
Local time
4:58 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
27 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
40m 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?
Expect a highly highway-oriented experience, with 83% of the 25.4 miles spent on major roadways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 12.9 miles on the Saw Mill River Parkway, offering a consistent pace. As you transition to the Major Deegan Expressway and then the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, the character remains largely that of a fast-paced, multi-lane environment. This isn't a route for leisurely sightseeing, but rather for efficient travel between your origin and destination.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on Saw Mill River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River Parkway and Major Deegan Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 25.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Greenburgh, NY and Astoria, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan and Queens.
Manhattan
21.6 mi in
|
~31m
Queens
21.6 mi in
|
~31m
About the Cities
Starting in Greenburgh, NY
Full guide →Founded 1788
Top landmarks
- • Ferncliff Cemetery — cemetery in Hartsdale, New York, United States
- • Hartsdale Pet Cemetery — pet cemetery in Greenburgh, New York
- • Evangeline Booth House — historic house in Hartsdale, New York, USA
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 40m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m 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 12.9 miles on Saw Mill 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 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 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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