How far is Baychester, NY from Astoria, NY?

The driving distance from Baychester, NY to Astoria, NY is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
11.66 mi
00h 29m
Flight
8.31 mi
13.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.31 mi
Kilometers
13.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.66 mi
Kilometers
18.77 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Wed, Apr 15, 8:00 PM EDT
Return by in Baychester
Wed, Apr 15, 8:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baychester
2026-04-15T19:31
Arrive Astoria
Wed, Apr 15, 8:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Baychester
10:00 PM EDT
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
The Bronx
NY

The fourth most populous borough of New York City.

From Baychester
5.8 mi
00h 14m
To Astoria
5.8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bruner Avenue

    678 ft · 37 sec · Bruner Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bartow Avenue

    754 ft · 30 sec · Bartow Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Edson Avenue

    942 ft · 32 sec · Edson Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: New England Thruway, George Washington Bridge

    588 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    3164 ft · 54 sec · New England Thruway

  6. 6

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Bruckner Expressway

    3150 ft · 54 sec · Bruckner Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Bruckner Expressway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Bruckner Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard

    30 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard

    818 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 29th Street

    96 m · 9 sec · 29th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

    1905 ft · 1 min · Astoria Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 21st Street

    1005 ft · 28 sec · 21st Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 30th Avenue

    1129 ft · 41 sec · 30th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto 12th Street

    118 m · 19 sec · 12th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
145.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bruckner Expressway
7.11 mi · 61%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.31 mi · 20%
New England Thruway
0.6 mi · 5%
Astoria Boulevard
0.36 mi · 3%
30th Avenue
0.21 mi · 2%
21st Street
0.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Bruckner Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Bruckner Expressway

5.17 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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
8.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Bronx
00h 14m from Baychester
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baychester and Partly Cloudy near Astoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Baychester and 5.8 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 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 $1.64 one way or $3.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Baychester and Partly Cloudy near Astoria.

Stop Ideas Near The Bronx

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 The Bronx and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 6.7 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 10.1 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 9.8 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 9.7 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 The Bronx.

RAIL

Yonkers station

10 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

10 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baychester and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 8.31 mi (13.38 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Baychester

Baychester is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8692800, -73.8364500
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
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#2 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Bruner Avenue (-73.83652, 40.869261)
End: 12th Street (-73.930134, 40.77205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
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.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.56 L · about $1.64
Round trip
$3.29
0.82 gal · 3.12 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.64 $3.29
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.84 $3.67
Premium $4.86 $1.99 $3.99
Diesel $4.69 $1.92 $3.85

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Baychester and Astoria. The current time is 19:31:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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