How far is Ridgewood, NY from Astoria, NY?
The driving distance from Ridgewood, NY to Astoria, NY is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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 29m.
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 Ridgewood and Astoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgewood and Astoria.
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Start on Cornelia Street
14 m · 12 sec · Cornelia Street
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Turn sharp left onto Myrtle Avenue
54 m · 5 sec · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn right onto Cypress Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Cypress Avenue
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Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
3229 ft · 1 min · Flushing Avenue
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Turn left onto 54th Street
1375 ft · 32 sec · 54th Street
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1135 ft · 30 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Rust Street
1067 ft · 21 sec · Rust Street
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Turn slight right onto 57th Place
109 m · 9 sec · 57th Place
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Turn right onto Maspeth Avenue
47 m · 3 sec · Maspeth Avenue
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Continue on Maurice Avenue
2320 ft · 1 min · Maurice Avenue
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Turn left onto Queens-Midtown Expressway
26 m · 3 sec · Queens-Midtown Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
2825 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
848 ft · 16 sec · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Van Dam Street
1230 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Van Dam Street
2557 ft · 2 min · Van Dam Street
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Continue on Van Dam Street
34 m · 8 sec · Van Dam Street
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Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
1850 ft · 39 sec · Queens Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
140 m · 17 sec · Northern Boulevard
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Turn left onto 41st Avenue
58 m · 5 sec · 41st Avenue
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Continue on Queens Plaza North
2254 ft · 1 min · Queens Plaza North
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Turn right onto 21st Street
1.5 mi · 3 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 Ridgewood 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 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.
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 Ridgewood and Sunny near Astoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgewood to Astoria?
The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 3.9 miles from Ridgewood and 5.2 miles from Astoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.42 one way or $2.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ridgewood and Sunny near Astoria.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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CITY HALL LOBBY
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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 Ridgewood and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 5.13 mi (8.26 km).
#1 Ridgewood
Ridgewood is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7001000, -73.9056900 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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 10m |
| 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 | $1.42 | $2.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
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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