How far is Dyker Heights, NY from Astoria, NY?
The driving distance from Dyker Heights, NY to Astoria, NY is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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 Dyker Heights and Astoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dyker Heights and Astoria.
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Start on Bay Ridge Parkway
2956 ft · 2 min · Bay Ridge Parkway
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue
2825 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto 65th Street
868 ft · 19 sec · 65th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East: Bronx, Queens, Manhattan
852 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
5.5 mi · 9 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 Dyker Heights 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.
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
5.49 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.
Sunny leaving Dyker Heights and Sunny near Astoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dyker Heights to Astoria?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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 7.3 miles from Dyker Heights and 10.4 miles from Astoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dyker Heights and Sunny near Astoria.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dyker Heights and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 11.2 mi (18.03 km).
#1 Dyker Heights
Dyker Heights is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6214900, -74.0095800 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.45 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.34 | $6.67 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.04 | $8.07 |
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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