How far is Astoria, NY from Canarsie, NY?
The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Canarsie, NY is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and Canarsie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Canarsie.
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Start on 12th Street
7 m · 4 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Astoria Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Grand Central Parkway East
983 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1699 ft · 36 sec · Grand Central Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.3 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue
622 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue
104 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto 69th Street
1.6 mi · 5 min · 69th Street
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1777 ft · 38 sec · Grand Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Flushing Avenue
892 ft · 21 sec · Flushing Avenue
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Turn left onto Fresh Pond Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Fresh Pond Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
27 m · 4 sec · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn right onto 61st Street
1464 ft · 1 min · 61st Street
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Turn right onto Cooper Avenue
1485 ft · 41 sec · Cooper Avenue
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Turn left onto Cypress Avenue
2140 ft · 1 min · Cypress Avenue
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Turn right onto Vermont Place
58 m · 11 sec · Vermont Place
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Take the ramp left toward JR West: Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
155 m · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
80 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
1.4 mi · 5 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
2473 ft · 50 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Turn left onto Van Sinderen Avenue
70 m · 7 sec · Van Sinderen Avenue
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Continue on Avenue D
2967 ft · 1 min · Avenue D
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Turn slight left onto Rockaway Avenue
1240 ft · 44 sec · Rockaway Avenue
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Continue on Rockaway Parkway
1871 ft · 59 sec · Rockaway Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rockaway Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and Canarsie.
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.
69th Street
Turn straight onto 69th Street
1.58 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Astoria and Rain Showers near Canarsie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Astoria to Canarsie?
The road trip is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
East New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Astoria and 5.7 miles from Canarsie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Astoria and Rain Showers near Canarsie.
Stop Ideas Near East New York
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 East New York.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Canarsie. Straight-line distance: 9 mi (14.48 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 Canarsie
Canarsie is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6437200, -73.9006900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canarsie (-73.90069, 40.64372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $4.45 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.99 | $3.99 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
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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