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Trip from Greenville, 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

34m

Distance

19 mi

31 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

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

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Downtown Greenville, NY, NY

Greenville, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

neighborhood in Queens, New York City, United States

Astoria, NY

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Greenville to Astoria covers a concise 19-mile distance, making this a straightforward trip you can easily complete in about 34 minutes. Since the entire route is located within the Northeast, you won't face any major regional shifts, allowing for a seamless one-day journey. Expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel for this quick transition between locations. Given the short duration, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or mid-trip lodging. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a visit, the lack of mandatory stops means you can maintain a steady pace throughout the drive. It is a highly practical connection that serves as an efficient way to navigate between these two points in New York.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Major Deegan Expressway 8.2 mi 12m
Central Park Avenue South 2.9 mi 6m
New York State Thruway 2.3 mi 3m
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge 2.3 mi 4m
Central Park Avenue 1.7 mi 3m
Astoria Boulevard 0.4 mi 1m
30th Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
21st Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Major Deegan Expressway — 8.2 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

19 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn sharp left

79 ft · 7 sec
3

Turn right onto Ardsley Road

157 ft · 6 sec · Ardsley Road
4

Turn left onto NY 100

2.9 mi · 6 min · Central Park Avenue South
Use the left / straight lanes.
5

Continue on NY 100

1.7 mi · 3 min · Central Park Avenue
6

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 5 Toward I-87 South: New York
7

Merge onto I 87

2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
8

Continue on I 87

8.2 mi · 12 min · Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 278

2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

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.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
13

Turn right onto 29th Street

315 ft · 8 sec · 29th Street
Use the right lane.
14

Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Astoria Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15

Turn left onto 21st Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · 21st Street
16

Turn right onto 30th Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · 30th Avenue
17

Turn sharp right onto 12th Street

386 ft · 18 sec · 12th Street
18

Arrive at destination

12th Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn sharp left

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

8
15.2 mi into trip | ~25m 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
17.9 mi into trip | ~31m 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
17.9 mi into trip | ~31m 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
6
18.1 mi into trip | ~31m in | 29th Street

Turn right onto 29th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.13 one way

$6.26 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $3.38 $6.76
premium $4.92 $3.68 $7.37
diesel $5.61 $4.19 $8.39

Estimated Tolls: $0.12

New York State Thruway (2.3 mi) $0.12

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Tolls

$0

Total

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.7 0 $1.99 $0.91
Efficient EV 4.8 0 $1.66 $0.76
EV Truck/SUV 7.6 0 $2.66 $1.22

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Greenville, NY

Afternoon in Greenville on Sunday

Local time

12:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

SW 2 to 13 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:13PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Astoria, NY

Afternoon in Astoria on Sunday

Local time

12:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 3 to 13 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:13PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00PM 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

1 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

34m 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 19-mile trek offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the experience varied. You will spend about 43% of your time on highways, transitioning between the New York State Thruway, Central Park Avenue South, and the Major Deegan Expressway. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Major Deegan Expressway, which spans 8.2 miles of the trip. While you will encounter faster highway segments, the drive also balances these with local road sections as you move toward your destination. You should be prepared for a blend of high-speed transit and standard surface road navigation as you navigate this urban corridor.

43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Major Deegan Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 19 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.9 miles (I 278 Truck): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between Greenville, NY and Astoria, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan and Queens.

Manhattan

15.2 mi in | ~25m

Queens

15.2 mi in | ~25m

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 34m. Total distance: 19 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Major Deegan Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.12 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.9 miles (I 278 Truck): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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