How far is Terrace Heights, NY from Astoria, NY?
The driving distance from Terrace Heights, NY to Astoria, NY is about 12 miles (19.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terrace Heights and Astoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrace Heights and Astoria.
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Start on Keno Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · Keno Avenue
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Continue on Keno Avenue
531 ft · 32 sec · Keno Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sancho Street
140 m · 25 sec · Sancho Street
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Turn left onto Nero Avenue
151 m · 25 sec · Nero Avenue
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Turn right onto Palermo Street
133 m · 27 sec · Palermo Street
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Turn left onto McLaughlin Avenue
950 ft · 35 sec · McLaughlin Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 188th Street
154 m · 18 sec · 188th Street
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Take the ramp right toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
594 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
5.2 mi · 7 min · 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 Terrace Heights 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
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
5.24 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Rain leaving Terrace Heights and Rain near Astoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terrace Heights to Astoria?
The road trip is about 12 miles (19.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 5.8 miles from Terrace Heights and 6.2 miles from Astoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Terrace Heights and Rain near Astoria.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terrace Heights and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 9.12 mi (14.67 km).
#1 Terrace Heights
Situated within the eastern portion of Queens County in New York City, this residential enclave forms part of the larger Hollis neighborhood surrounding area.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7214900, -73.7693000 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $4.31 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $2.05 | $4.09 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
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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