Origin
New Windsor, NY
Morning in New Windsor on Sunday
Local time
7:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Windsor, 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
1h 27m
Distance
61.5 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Windsor, NY
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Astoria, NY
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Trip Overview
This 61.2-mile drive from New Windsor, NY, to Astoria, NY, will take approximately 1 hour and 18 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate primarily using Route 9W and the Palisades Interstate Parkway, crossing the George Washington Bridge on the upper level. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, this journey is quite budget-friendly for a single day. The route offers a direct path within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New York State. Expect a turn-heavy local drive that requires your attention throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 37.4 mi | 47m |
| United States Route 9W | 14.5 mi | 21m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Trans-Manhattan Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| George Washington Bridge (upper level) | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 95 EXPR | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Astoria Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Palisades Interstate Parkway
— 37.4 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Windsor, NY and Astoria, NY.
1
Start on CR 69
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Union Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 9W
14 mi
·
21 min
·
United States Route 9W
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
4
Merge onto US 6
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
35 mi
·
44 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
7
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 1C-D
Toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 1D
Toward I 87 South: Queens
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 87
2.8 mi
·
4 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from New Windsor, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 54.4 and 60.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
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.
Exit 1C-D
Toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany,...
8
54.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87 South: Queens
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 1D
Toward I 87 South: Queens
8
57.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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
60.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
60.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
$10.12 one way
$20.25 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.95 | $21.89 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.92 | $23.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.58 | $27.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$16
Total
$26
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.46 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
7:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
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
28 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
1h 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 0% highway share, meaning you won't encounter long stretches of uninterrupted interstate travel. Instead, anticipate a more engaging experience with frequent turns and local road navigation. While the longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, the profile suggests a continuous series of local road segments and intersections. This driving style demands active participation and awareness as you transition through various local environments.
91% 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: 37.4 mi on Palisades Interstate Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palisades Interstate Parkway and United States Route 9W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 54.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 54.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.8 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 New Windsor, NY and Astoria, NY, road signs point toward Albany, Yankee Stadium, Manhattan and Queens.
Albany
54.4 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Yankee Stadium
54.4 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Manhattan
57.8 mi in
|
~1h 18m
Queens
57.8 mi in
|
~1h 18m
About the Cities
Starting in New Windsor, NY
Full guide →Founded 1763
New Windsor is in Orange County (New York).
Top landmarks
- • Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site — house
- • National Purple Heart Hall of Honor — Irrevocable Distinguished military Action
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 1h 27m. Total distance: 61.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.4 miles on Palisades Interstate Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. 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: at 54.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.8 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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