How far is Astoria, NY from Westerleigh, NY?
The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Westerleigh, NY is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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 40m.
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.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and Westerleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Westerleigh.
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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
5.6 mi · 9 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1005 ft · 17 sec · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Gowanus Expressway
3210 ft · 49 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
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Continue on Staten Island Expressway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bradley Avenue
1070 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto North Gannon Avenue
99 m · 12 sec · North Gannon Avenue
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Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
1410 ft · 44 sec · Bradley Avenue
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Turn right onto Victory Boulevard
137 m · 23 sec · Victory Boulevard
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Turn left onto Jewett Avenue
3167 ft · 2 min · Jewett Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jewett Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and Westerleigh.
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
5.62 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Astoria and Sunny near Westerleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Astoria to Westerleigh?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Astoria and 10.9 miles from Westerleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.30 one way or $6.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Astoria and Sunny near Westerleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Kensington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Westerleigh. Straight-line distance: 14.84 mi (23.88 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 Westerleigh
Located in the northwestern quadrant of Richmond County, New York, this community is positioned inland with an average elevation around 62 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6212100, -74.1318100 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westerleigh (-74.13181, 40.62121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.29 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $4.04 | $8.09 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $4.97 | $9.95 |
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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