How far is Astoria, NY from Bensonhurst, NY?
The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Bensonhurst, NY is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and Bensonhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Bensonhurst.
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Start on 12th Street
7 m · 4 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
101 m · 17 sec · Astoria Boulevard
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Turn right onto 14th Street
84 m · 18 sec · 14th Street
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Turn left onto 29th Avenue
678 ft · 27 sec · 29th Avenue
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Turn right onto 21st Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · 21st Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
926 ft · 21 sec · Jackson Avenue
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Turn left onto Pulaski Bridge
3095 ft · 2 min · Pulaski Bridge
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Continue on McGuinness Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · McGuinness Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Staten Island
750 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2797 ft · 53 sec · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
5 mi · 8 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.6 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum
984 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto 10th Avenue
80 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto McDonald Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · McDonald Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Bay Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bay Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bay Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and Bensonhurst.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
5.03 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Astoria and Mostly Sunny near Bensonhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Astoria to Bensonhurst?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Astoria and 7.9 miles from Bensonhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Astoria and Mostly Sunny near Bensonhurst.
Stop Ideas Near New York City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New York City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Bensonhurst. Straight-line distance: 12.23 mi (19.69 km).
#1 Astoria
Astoria is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7720500, -73.9301400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bensonhurst
Bensonhurst is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6017700, -73.9940300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bensonhurst (-73.99403, 40.60177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $2.25 | $4.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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