How far is Hell's Kitchen, NY from Astoria, NY?

The driving distance from Hell's Kitchen, NY to Astoria, NY is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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
5.19 mi
00h 20m
Flight
3.22 mi
5.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.22 mi
Kilometers
5.18 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.19 mi
Kilometers
8.35 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Thu, Oct 15, 8:11 PM EDT
Return by in Hell's Kitchen
Thu, Oct 15, 8:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hell's Kitchen
2026-10-15T19:50
Arrive Astoria
Thu, Oct 15, 8:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hell's Kitchen
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 Hell's Kitchen
2.9 mi
00h 10m
To Astoria
2.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NE
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 Hell's Kitchen and Astoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hell's Kitchen and Astoria.

  1. 1

    Start on West 51st Street

    51 m · 12 sec · West 51st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 10th Avenue

    781 ft · 35 sec · 10th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    1801 ft · 45 sec · West 54th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue

    799 ft · 24 sec · 8th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 57th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 57th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    595 ft · 31 sec · Park Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 59th Street

    1698 ft · 1 min · East 59th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Roadway

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 25A, NY 25

    154 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    803 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    61 m · 13 sec · Northern Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 41st Avenue

    58 m · 5 sec · 41st Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Queens Plaza North

    2254 ft · 1 min · Queens Plaza North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 21st Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 21st Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 30th Avenue

    1129 ft · 41 sec · 30th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto 12th Street

    118 m · 19 sec · 12th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hell's Kitchen 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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
326.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
21st Street
1.46 mi · 28%
Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Roadway
1.41 mi · 27%
West 57th Street
0.72 mi · 14%
Queens Plaza North
0.43 mi · 8%
West 54th Street
0.34 mi · 7%
East 59th Street
0.32 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

21st Street

Turn right onto 21st Street

1.46 mi · 00h 03m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
3.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manhattan
00h 10m from Hell's Kitchen
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hell's Kitchen and Sunny near Astoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hell's Kitchen to Astoria?

The road trip is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 2.9 miles from Hell's Kitchen and 2.3 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.80 one way or $1.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hell's Kitchen 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 5.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 4.3 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 Personnel Office
Meeting point 12 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 3.9 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 Hell's Kitchen and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 3.22 mi (5.18 km).

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#1 Hell's Kitchen

Hell's Kitchen is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7649600, -73.9909000
Altitude9
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: West 51st Street (-73.990806, 40.765088)
End: 12th Street (-73.930134, 40.77205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.69 L · about $0.80
Round trip
$1.60
0.36 gal · 1.38 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $0.80 $1.60
Mid-grade $4.98 $0.90 $1.79
Premium $5.38 $0.97 $1.94
Diesel $6.51 $1.17 $2.34

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 Hell's Kitchen and Astoria. The current time is 19:50:26.

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.