Origin
Tremont, NY
Morning in Tremont on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tremont, 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
18m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tremont, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Astoria, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This quick 8.3-mile trip from Tremont to Astoria, NY, will only take about 18 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You'll navigate primarily using the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Jerome Avenue, and the Major Deegan Expressway. With a low fuel cost estimated at just $1, this drive is budget-friendly. The route is characterized by its frequent turns, suggesting a more local, urban feel rather than an open highway experience. Given its brevity and manageable duration, no overnight stay is necessary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Jerome Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Astoria Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Macombs Dam Bridge | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Burnside Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grand Concourse | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 30th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
— 2.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tremont, NY and Astoria, NY.
1
Start on Grand Concourse
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Grand Concourse
2
Continue on Grand Concourse
313 ft
·
15 sec
·
Grand Concourse
3
Turn left onto East Burnside Avenue
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Burnside Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn left onto Jerome Avenue
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Jerome Avenue
5
Turn straight onto Macombs Dam Bridge
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Macombs Dam Bridge
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
255 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 87 South: Major Deegan Expressway, Triborough Bridge, Queens
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 87 South: Major Deegan Expressway, RFK Bridge, Queens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 87
1.7 mi
·
2 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 7.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 87 South: Major Deegan Expressway, Triborough Bridge, Queens
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 87 South: Major Deegan Expressway, Tri...
9
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87 South: Major Deegan Expressway, RFK Bridge, 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 87 South: Major Deegan Expressway, RFK...
8
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
7.2 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
7.3 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
$1.37 one way
$2.73 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Morning in Astoria on Sunday
Local time
9:41 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
36 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
18m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' for this route, with only 21% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 2.3 miles on the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, offering a brief moment of less frequent turns. As you transition between major roads like the Major Deegan Expressway and local avenues, be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation and traffic. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; it's a more engaged drive through city streets and expressways.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in.
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 8.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 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 Tremont, NY and Astoria, NY, road signs point toward Queens and Manhattan.
Queens
2.7 mi in
|
~6m
Manhattan
4.6 mi in
|
~9m
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 18m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 2.3 miles on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. 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 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 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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