How far is Fresh Meadows, NY from Astoria, NY?

The driving distance from Fresh Meadows, NY to Astoria, NY is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.39 mi
00h 22m
Flight
7.6 mi
12.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.6 mi
Kilometers
12.23 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.39 mi
Kilometers
15.11 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Sat, Nov 7, 5:45 PM EST
Return by in Fresh Meadows
Sat, Nov 7, 6:07 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fresh Meadows
2026-11-07T17:23
Arrive Astoria
Sat, Nov 7, 5:45 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fresh Meadows
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Richmond Hill
NY

A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.

From Fresh Meadows
4.7 mi
00h 11m
To Astoria
4.7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 18 mph W
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fresh Meadows and Astoria.

  1. 1

    Start on 67th Avenue

    15 m · 4 sec · 67th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Utopia Parkway

    1737 ft · 53 sec · Utopia Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Horace Harding Expressway

    2044 ft · 39 sec · Horace Harding Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Queens-Midtown Tunnel

    574 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Central Parkway, 108th Street, Citi Field

    981 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway

    100 m · 7 sec · Horace Harding Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2016 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    1053 ft · 13 sec · Grand Central Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Grand Central Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 31st Street

    1346 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 31st Street

    100 m · 16 sec · 31st Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard South

    2307 ft · 2 min · Astoria Boulevard South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 21st Street

    1005 ft · 28 sec · 21st Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 30th Avenue

    1129 ft · 41 sec · 30th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto 12th Street

    118 m · 19 sec · 12th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresh Meadows 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
191.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Central Parkway
4.85 mi · 52%
Long Island Expressway
1.97 mi · 21%
Horace Harding Expressway
0.45 mi · 5%
Astoria Boulevard South
0.44 mi · 5%
Grand Central Parkway West
0.38 mi · 4%
Utopia Parkway
0.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Grand Central Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway

3.27 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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond Hill
00h 11m from Fresh Meadows
Leave By
7:46 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fresh Meadows and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Astoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fresh Meadows to Astoria?

The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Fresh Meadows and 4.7 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.42 one way or $2.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fresh Meadows and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Astoria.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill

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 Richmond Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 6.5 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 8.6 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 9.3 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 8.2 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 Richmond Hill.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fresh Meadows and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 7.6 mi (12.23 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Fresh Meadows

Fresh Meadows is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7348200, -73.7934700
Altitude11
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: 67th Avenue (-73.793433, 40.734737)
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 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.33 gal
1.25 L · about $1.42
Round trip
$2.83
0.66 gal · 2.5 L
Estimated CO2
2.9 kg one way
Round trip: 5.9 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $1.42 $2.83
Mid-grade $4.86 $1.60 $3.20
Premium $5.25 $1.73 $3.47
Diesel $6.46 $2.13 $4.26

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Fresh Meadows and Astoria. The current time is 17:23:47.

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.