How far is Fordham, NY from Astoria, NY?

The driving distance from Fordham, NY to Astoria, NY is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.07 mi
00h 24m
Flight
6.25 mi
10.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.25 mi
Kilometers
10.06 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.07 mi
Kilometers
14.59 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Thu, Oct 15, 9:07 PM EDT
Return by in Fordham
Thu, Oct 15, 9:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fordham
2026-10-15T20:42
Arrive Astoria
Thu, Oct 15, 9:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fordham
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
Manhattan
NY

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

From Fordham
4.3 mi
00h 12m
To Astoria
4.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 184th Street

    1227 ft · 1 min · East 184th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jerome Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Jerome Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Macombs Dam Bridge

    1493 ft · 1 min · Macombs Dam Bridge

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 87 South: Major Deegan Expressway, Triborough Bridge, Queens

    78 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: Major Deegan Expressway, RFK Bridge, Queens

    649 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens

    1846 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  9. 9

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

    30 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

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

    818 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 29th Street

    96 m · 9 sec · 29th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

    1905 ft · 1 min · Astoria Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 21st Street

    1005 ft · 28 sec · 21st Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 30th Avenue

    1129 ft · 41 sec · 30th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto 12th Street

    118 m · 19 sec · 12th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fordham 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
175.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jerome Avenue
2.46 mi · 27%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.31 mi · 25%
Major Deegan Expressway
1.74 mi · 19%
Astoria Boulevard
0.36 mi · 4%
I 278 West
0.35 mi · 4%
Macombs Dam Bridge
0.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jerome Avenue

Turn left onto Jerome Avenue

2.46 mi · 00h 05m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
6.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manhattan
00h 12m from Fordham
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fordham and Sunny near Astoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 4.3 miles from Fordham and 4.8 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.42 one way or $2.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fordham and Sunny near Astoria.

Stop Ideas Near Manhattan

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 Manhattan and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 7.5 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 7.5 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 Manhattan.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

18 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fordham and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 6.25 mi (10.06 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Fordham

Fordham is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8592700, -73.8984700
Altitude38
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: East 184th Street (-73.898515, 40.859195)
End: 12th Street (-73.930134, 40.77205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.21 L · about $1.42
Round trip
$2.85
0.64 gal · 2.42 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $1.42 $2.85
Mid-grade $4.98 $1.59 $3.19
Premium $5.38 $1.72 $3.44
Diesel $6.51 $2.08 $4.17

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fordham and Astoria. The current time is 20:42:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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