How far is Bensonhurst, NY from Astoria, NY?
The driving distance from Bensonhurst, NY to Astoria, NY is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensonhurst and Astoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensonhurst and Astoria.
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Start on Bay Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bay Parkway
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Turn slight left onto McDonald Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · McDonald Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Avenue
2721 ft · 1 min · Church Avenue
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Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue
1627 ft · 32 sec · Coney Island Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Parkside Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Parkside Avenue
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Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue
1780 ft · 1 min · Flatbush Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Washington Avenue
2.6 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
1638 ft · 38 sec · Flushing Avenue
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Turn left onto Classon Avenue
549 ft · 20 sec · Classon Avenue
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Turn left onto Kent Avenue
69 m · 5 sec · Kent Avenue
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Turn right onto Williamsburg Street East
638 ft · 15 sec · Williamsburg Street East
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, La Guardia Airport
595 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward McGuinness Boulevard, Humboldt Street
149 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on McGuinness Boulevard North, Meeker Avenue
83 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto McGuinness Boulevard South
1.1 mi · 4 min · McGuinness Boulevard South
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Turn straight onto Pulaski Bridge
2838 ft · 2 min · Pulaski Bridge
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Turn slight right
121 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
866 ft · 19 sec · Jackson Avenue
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Turn left onto 21st Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · 21st Street
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Turn left onto 30th Avenue
1129 ft · 41 sec · 30th Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
118 m · 19 sec · 12th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensonhurst and Astoria.
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.
Washington Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Washington Avenue
2.6 mi · 00h 06m
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 leaving Bensonhurst 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 Bensonhurst to Astoria?
The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Bensonhurst and 13.6 miles from Astoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bensonhurst and Partly Cloudy near Astoria.
Stop Ideas Near New York City
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 New York City.
Pennsylvania Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensonhurst and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 12.23 mi (19.69 km).
#1 Bensonhurst
Bensonhurst is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6017700, -73.9940300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Astoria
Astoria is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7720500, -73.9301400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: 12th Street (-73.930134, 40.77205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.01 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.43 | $6.85 |
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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