How far is Astoria, NY from College Point, NY?

The driving distance from Astoria, NY to College Point, NY is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.34 mi
00h 16m
Flight
4.53 mi
7.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.53 mi
Kilometers
7.29 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.34 mi
Kilometers
11.82 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in College Point
Sun, Nov 8, 7:59 PM EST
Return by in Astoria
Sun, Nov 8, 8:15 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Astoria
2026-11-08T19:42
Arrive College Point
Sun, Nov 8, 7:59 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Astoria
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Richmond Hill
NY

A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.

From Astoria
3.7 mi
00h 08m
To College Point
3.7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
17 mph W
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 12:00 AM EST
Wind
18 to 22 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and College Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and College Point.

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Street

    7 m · 4 sec · 12th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Astoria Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1.3 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Whitestone Expressway

    1500 ft · 18 sec · Whitestone Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Linden Place

    2027 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Whitestone Expressway Service Road

    1608 ft · 37 sec · Whitestone Expressway Service Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Linden Place

    2916 ft · 1 min · Linden Place

  8. 8

    Continue on 132nd Street Extension

    1110 ft · 38 sec · 132nd Street Extension

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 20th Avenue

    1304 ft · 42 sec · 20th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 127th Street

    2265 ft · 1 min · 127th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 11th Avenue

    1394 ft · 59 sec · 11th Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto College Place

    49 m · 5 sec · College Place

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and College Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
178.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Astoria Boulevard
4.64 mi · 63%
Linden Place
0.94 mi · 13%
127th Street
0.43 mi · 6%
Whitestone Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi · 4%
Whitestone Expressway
0.28 mi · 4%
11th Avenue
0.26 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Astoria Boulevard

Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

3.83 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
4.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond Hill
00h 08m from Astoria
Leave By
7:58 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Astoria and Mostly Clear near College Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Astoria to College Point?

The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Astoria and 3.7 miles from College Point.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.11 one way or $2.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Astoria and Mostly Clear near College Point.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Richmond Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 8.3 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 9 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond Hill.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and College Point. Straight-line distance: 4.53 mi (7.29 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
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#2 College Point

College Point is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7876000, -73.8459700
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Astoria (-73.93014, 40.77205)
End: College Point (-73.84597, 40.7876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.98 L · about $1.11
Round trip
$2.22
0.52 gal · 1.96 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $1.11 $2.22
Mid-grade $4.83 $1.26 $2.51
Premium $5.23 $1.36 $2.72
Diesel $6.45 $1.68 $3.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Astoria and College Point. The current time is 19:42:33.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.