How far is Greenpoint, NY from Astoria, NY?
The driving distance from Greenpoint, NY to Astoria, NY is about 4 miles (6.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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 17m.
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 densely populated borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenpoint and Astoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenpoint and Astoria.
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Start on Nassau Avenue
828 ft · 42 sec · Nassau Avenue
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Turn left onto McGuinness Boulevard
1.2 km · 3 min · McGuinness Boulevard
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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 Greenpoint 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.
21st Street
Turn left onto 21st Street
2.07 mi · 00h 05m
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 Greenpoint and Sunny near Astoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenpoint to Astoria?
The road trip is about 4 miles (6.5 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 2 miles from Greenpoint and 2.1 miles from Astoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.62 one way or $1.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenpoint and Sunny near Astoria.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
City Hall Personnel Office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhattan.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenpoint and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 3.51 mi (5.65 km).
#1 Greenpoint
Greenpoint is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7237100, -73.9509700 |
| 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: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.62 | $1.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $0.70 | $1.39 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $0.75 | $1.51 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $0.91 | $1.82 |
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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