Driving directions to Astoria, New York, NY, USA
2.6 mi - about 7 mins 59th St Bridge New York, NY, USA
1. Head southeast on 59th St Bridge/Queensboro Bridge E 0.6 mi
2. Slight right toward 21st St 0.1 mi
3. Turn right at 21st St 1.5 mi
4. Turn left at 30th Rd 0.2 mi
5. Turn right at 12th St 0.1 mi
Astoria New York, NY, USA
Take the Q to 59th Street-Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. Transfer there to the Uptown R train, 1 stop, to Queens Plaza. Then exit the subway and walk 2 blocks along Queens Plaza South (where the Queensboro/59th Street Bridge runs) to 28th Street. The Q100 bus stops at 28th Street and Queens Plaza South, and travels over the Rikers Island Bridge to the Rikers Island Visitors Center.Note that Queens Plaza and Queensboro Plaza are two completely separate stations. The N and Q and stop at Queensboro Plaza. Only the R stops at Queens Plaza.
Yes, you can walk across the Queensboro Bridge. There is a designated walkway on the north side of the bridge that offers pedestrians a scenic view of the East River and the Manhattan skyline. The bridge connects Midtown Manhattan to Queens, making it a popular route for both walkers and cyclists. Just be mindful of traffic and any construction that may affect access.
The Brooklyn Bridge connects the borough of Manhattan and the borough of Brooklyn.
starts in Staten Isaland into Brooklyn, into queens, into Manhattan, into Bronx and back into Manhattan.
Astoria is in Queens County, NY
The Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (aka the Triborough or Triboro Bridge). Randall's Island is considered to be part of the borough of Manhattan, although it is a completely separate island, located at the north end of the East River, in between "mainland" Manhattan (to the west), the borough of Queens (to the east, at the Astoria neighborhood) and the borough of the Bronx (to the north). The RFK/Triboro Bridge extends in a T-shape across Randall's Island, spanning the water at three different points: between Manhattan and Randall's Island, Astoria, Queens and Randall's Island, and the Bronx and Randall's Island. It is a three-way connection between Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx, hence its name, the Triborough/Triboro Bridge.
Queens, NY
Minimum distance is the length of the Queensboro Bridge, spanning the East River. Maximum distance is from the eastern border of the borough, about 25 miles.
The toll for crossing from Queens to Manhattan varies depending on the specific bridge or tunnel used. For example, the Queensboro Bridge is toll-free, while the RFK Bridge (formerly the Triborough Bridge) has a toll of around $5.54 for cars. The Queens-Midtown Tunnel and the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel also charge tolls, typically around $5.76 for passenger vehicles. Tolls can change, so it's best to check the latest rates before traveling.
1) the George Washington Bridge (the "GWB")2) the Brooklyn Bridge3) the Manhattan Bridge4) the Williamsburg Bridge5) the Queensboro/59th Street Bridge6) the Triborough Bridge (aka the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge)7) the Henry Hudson Bridge8) the Verrazano Bridge9) the Throgs Neck BridgeI think that's all of them...I hope I'm not missing any.
As of 2021, Astoria, a neighborhood in the borough of Queens, New York City, has a population of around 90,000 people.
He didn't. The show takes place in Queens, Astoria to be exact.