How far is Astoria, NY from Oakwood, NY?

The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Oakwood, NY is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.74 mi
00h 45m
Flight
17.36 mi
27.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.36 mi
Kilometers
27.94 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.74 mi
Kilometers
34.98 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakwood
Fri, Nov 6, 5:13 PM EST
Return by in Astoria
Fri, Nov 6, 5:59 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Astoria
2026-11-06T16:27
Arrive Oakwood
Fri, Nov 6, 5:13 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Astoria
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Kensington
NY

Village in New York, United States

From Astoria
10.9 mi
00h 22m
To Oakwood
10.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
Oakwood Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
68°F
Today
Using Concord as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Heavy Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Oakwood.

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Street

    7 m · 4 sec · 12th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

    101 m · 17 sec · Astoria Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 14th Street

    84 m · 18 sec · 14th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 29th Avenue

    678 ft · 27 sec · 29th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 21st Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · 21st Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Jackson Avenue

    926 ft · 21 sec · Jackson Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pulaski Bridge

    3095 ft · 2 min · Pulaski Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on McGuinness Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · McGuinness Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Staten Island

    750 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    2797 ft · 53 sec · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    1005 ft · 17 sec · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Gowanus Expressway

    3210 ft · 49 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1954 ft · 37 sec · Staten Island Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Narrows Road West, Fingerboard Road

    1097 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fingerboard Road

    1605 ft · 1 min · Fingerboard Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hylan Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 11 min · Hylan Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Tysens Lane

    27 m · 7 sec · Tysens Lane

  22. 22

    Turn right

    543 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Turn uturn onto Hylan Boulevard

    750 ft · 30 sec · Hylan Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right

    15 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
119.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
6.34 mi · 29%
Gowanus Expressway
4.68 mi · 22%
Hylan Boulevard
3.94 mi · 18%
21st Street
2.12 mi · 10%
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.39 mi · 6%
McGuinness Boulevard
1.09 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

5.62 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensington
00h 22m from Astoria
Leave By
4:58 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Astoria and Heavy Rain near Oakwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Astoria to Oakwood?

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Astoria and 10.9 miles from Oakwood.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Astoria and Heavy Rain near Oakwood.

Stop Ideas Near Kensington

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 Kensington and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 4.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 3.3 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 5.4 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 3.6 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 Kensington.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

20 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Oakwood. Straight-line distance: 17.36 mi (27.94 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 Oakwood

Oakwood is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5639900, -74.1159800
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Astoria (-73.93014, 40.77205)
End: Oakwood (-74.11598, 40.56399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $3.32
Round trip
$6.64
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $3.32 $6.64
Mid-grade $4.87 $3.75 $7.50
Premium $5.27 $4.06 $8.11
Diesel $6.47 $4.98 $9.96

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Astoria and Oakwood. The current time is 16:27:58.

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.