How far is Kew Gardens, NY from Astoria, NY?
The driving distance from Kew Gardens, NY to Astoria, NY is about 9.3 miles (15 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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 19m.
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.
A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kew Gardens and Astoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kew Gardens and Astoria.
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Start on Union Turnpike
1352 ft · 46 sec · Union Turnpike
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
1647 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: College Point Boulevard, Eastern Long Island
2071 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right
630 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Long Island Expressway West, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
49 m · 6 sec
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Continue on College Point Boulevard
530 ft · 19 sec · College Point Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel, Grand Central Parkway, Manhattan
51 m · 3 sec
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Continue on Horace Harding Expressway
1694 ft · 34 sec · Horace Harding Expressway
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Take the ramp slight right toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2016 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1053 ft · 13 sec · Grand Central Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward 31st Street
1346 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto 31st Street
100 m · 16 sec · 31st Street
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Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard South
2307 ft · 2 min · Astoria Boulevard South
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Turn left onto 21st Street
1005 ft · 28 sec · 21st Street
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Turn right 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 Kew Gardens 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.
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.
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 Kew Gardens and Sunny near Astoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kew Gardens to Astoria?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (15 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 4.5 miles from Kew Gardens and 4.8 miles from Astoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kew Gardens and Sunny near Astoria.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond Hill.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kew Gardens and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 6.55 mi (10.54 km).
#1 Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -73.8309700 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.64 | $3.29 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.78 | $3.55 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
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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