How far is Fort Hamilton, NY from Astoria, NY?
The driving distance from Fort Hamilton, NY to Astoria, NY is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
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 Fort Hamilton and Astoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Hamilton and Astoria.
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Start on 93rd Street
19 m · 5 sec · 93rd Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
1.5 mi · 5 min · 3rd Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Hugh L. Carey Tunnel
912 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1719 ft · 29 sec · Belt Parkway
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Merge slight right onto Gowanus Expressway
2.6 mi · 4 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 Fort Hamilton 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 Fort Hamilton and Sunny near Astoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Hamilton to Astoria?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 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 7.3 miles from Fort Hamilton and 11.2 miles from Astoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Hamilton 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 Fort Hamilton and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 11.89 mi (19.14 km).
#1 Fort Hamilton
Fort Hamilton is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6187200, -74.0332000 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
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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