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Trip from Irvington, NY to Astoria, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

36m

Distance

22 mi

35 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

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

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Downtown Irvington, NY, NY

Irvington, NY

Mel Audelo

neighborhood in Queens, New York City, United States

Astoria, NY

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Trip Overview

Irvington to Astoria is 22 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Major Deegan Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its highway-focused profile and brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick, direct journey. You'll spend most of your time on major expressways, making it a practical option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Major Deegan Expressway 6.8 mi 10m
Saw Mill River Parkway 5.2 mi 6m
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge 2.3 mi 4m
Broadway 1.8 mi 2m
South Broadway 1.7 mi 2m
Mosholu Parkway 0.9 mi 1m
Farragut Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Farragut Parkway 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Major Deegan Expressway — 6.8 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto US 9

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Broadway
3

Continue on US 9

1.8 mi · 2 min · Broadway
Use the right lane.
4

Turn slight left onto Farragut Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Farragut Avenue
5

Turn straight onto Farragut Parkway

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Farragut Parkway
6

Turn right onto Saw Mill River Parkway

5.2 mi · 6 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on HH

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
8

Keep slight left at fork onto MP

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mosholu Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 87

6.8 mi · 10 min · Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 278

2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

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.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
15

Turn right onto 29th Street

315 ft · 8 sec · 29th Street
Use the right lane.
16

Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Astoria Boulevard
Use the right lane.
17

Turn left onto 21st Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · 21st Street
18

Turn right onto 30th Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · 30th Avenue
19

Turn sharp right onto 12th Street

386 ft · 18 sec · 12th Street
20

Arrive at destination

12th Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.3 and 21 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
10.3 mi into trip | ~16m in | MP / Mosholu Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto MP / Mosholu Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
7
11.2 mi into trip | ~17m 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
18.3 mi into trip | ~28m 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
21 mi into trip | ~33m 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
21 mi into trip | ~33m 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

$3.62 one way

$7.24 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $3.92 $7.83
premium $4.92 $4.26 $8.53
diesel $5.61 $4.86 $9.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.6 0 $2.31 $1.06
Efficient EV 5.5 0 $1.92 $0.88
EV Truck/SUV 8.8 0 $3.08 $1.41

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 19, 2026

Origin

Irvington, NY

Morning in Irvington on Tuesday

Local time

8:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Chance Rain Showers

NW 17 mph 25% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 3:17PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 2:18PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Destination

Astoria, NY

Morning in Astoria on Tuesday

Local time

8:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Rain Showers

NW 18 mph 84% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 3:17PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 2:18PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton 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

4 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

36m 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 highway-focused drive, with 62% of the journey on major roads like the Major Deegan Expressway and the Saw Mill River Parkway. You'll experience a predominantly fast-paced commute, with your longest uninterrupted stretch being 6.8 miles on the Major Deegan Expressway. The route is designed for efficiency, meaning you'll likely encounter significant traffic, especially during peak hours. Expect limited opportunities for leisurely scenic detours as the roads are primarily designed for direct travel.

62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Major Deegan Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Major Deegan Expressway and Saw Mill River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in near MP / Mosholu Parkway.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 14 decision points packed into just 22 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles (MP / Mosholu Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.3 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.

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

Manhattan

18.3 mi in | ~28m

Queens

18.3 mi in | ~28m

About the Cities

Starting in Irvington, NY

Full guide →

Irvington is a village of 6,500 people (2019) in Westchester County in the state of New York. It takes its name from the author Washington Irving, who lived nearby.

Top landmarks

  • • Armour-Stiner House — historic house in Irvington, New York, United States
  • • McVickar House — historic house in New York, United States
  • • Church of St. Barnabas — church in Irvington, New York

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 36m. Total distance: 22 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on Major Deegan Expressway. 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 10.3 miles (MP / Mosholu Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (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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