How far is Pelham, NY from Astoria, NY?

The driving distance from Pelham, NY to Astoria, NY is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
15.58 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11.46 mi
18.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.46 mi
Kilometers
18.45 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.58 mi
Kilometers
25.08 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Sun, Apr 19, 3:43 AM EDT
Return by in Pelham
Sun, Apr 19, 4:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pelham
2026-04-19T03:19
Arrive Astoria
Sun, Apr 19, 3:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pelham
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
The Bronx
NY

The fourth most populous borough of New York City.

From Pelham
7.3 mi
00h 12m
To Astoria
8.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pelham and Astoria.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pelhamwood Avenue

    572 ft · 21 sec · Pelhamwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Pelhamwood Avenue

    1135 ft · 43 sec · Pelhamwood Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wolfs Lane

    3087 ft · 2 min · Wolfs Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Colonial Avenue

    128 m · 12 sec · Colonial Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Sandford Boulevard East

    118 m · 15 sec · Sandford Boulevard East

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hutchinson River Parkway South

    1079 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Bruckner Boulevard

    1105 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Bruckner Boulevard

    1825 ft · 1 min · Bruckner Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 West: Bruckner Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    828 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Bruckner Expressway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Bruckner Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard

    30 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard

    818 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 29th Street

    96 m · 9 sec · 29th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

    1905 ft · 1 min · Astoria Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 21st Street

    1005 ft · 28 sec · 21st Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 30th Avenue

    1129 ft · 41 sec · 30th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto 12th Street

    118 m · 19 sec · 12th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pelham 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
134.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hutchinson River Parkway
4.99 mi · 32%
Bruckner Expressway
4.24 mi · 27%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.31 mi · 15%
Wolfs Lane
0.58 mi · 4%
Bruckner Boulevard
0.55 mi · 4%
Astoria Boulevard
0.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hutchinson River Parkway

Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

4.99 mi · 00h 08m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
11.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Bronx
00h 12m from Pelham
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pelham and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Astoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pelham to Astoria?

The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Pelham and 8.3 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Pelham and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Astoria.

Stop Ideas Near The Bronx

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 The Bronx and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 8 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 11.3 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 LOBBY
Meeting point 11.1 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 10.9 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 The Bronx.

RAIL

Yonkers station

10 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

10 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 11.46 mi (18.45 km).

Pelham

#1 Pelham

Town in Westchester County, New York and Bronx County, New York, United States

Population6,917
Coordinates40.9098200, -73.8079100
Altitude22
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: (-73.807861, 40.909945)
End: 12th Street (-73.930134, 40.77205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.08 L · about $2.20
Round trip
$4.41
1.1 gal · 4.16 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.20 $4.41
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.46 $4.93
Premium $4.86 $2.67 $5.35
Diesel $4.69 $2.58 $5.16

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pelham and Astoria. The current time is 03:19:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.