How far is Astoria, NY from Parkchester, NY?
The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Parkchester, NY is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Heavy Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and Parkchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Parkchester.
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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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Turn left onto 33rd Street
63 m · 14 sec · 33rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North
80 m · 9 sec · Astoria Boulevard North
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Continue on Hoyt Avenue North
112 m · 15 sec · Hoyt Avenue North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East
154 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward White Plains Road, Castle Hill Avenue
1103 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Bruckner Boulevard
94 m · 19 sec · Bruckner Boulevard
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Turn left onto White Plains Road
1 km · 2 min · White Plains Road
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Turn right onto McGraw Avenue
159 m · 24 sec · McGraw Avenue
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Turn left onto Metropolitan Avenue
1352 ft · 1 min · Metropolitan Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Metropolitan Oval
711 ft · 35 sec · Unionport Road
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Exit the rotary onto Unionport Road
18 m · 3 sec · Unionport Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Unionport Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and Parkchester.
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.
I 278 East
Continue straight
5.73 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Rain leaving Astoria and Heavy Rain near Parkchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Astoria to Parkchester?
The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Astoria and 4.1 miles from Parkchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.25 one way or $2.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Astoria and Heavy Rain near Parkchester.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
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 Manhattan.
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Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Parkchester. Straight-line distance: 5.89 mi (9.48 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 Parkchester
Parkchester is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8389900, -73.8604100 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parkchester (-73.86041, 40.83899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.31 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
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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