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3h 48m
Distance
182.1 mi
293 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Astoria, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Binghamton, NY
Abhishek Navlakha
The drive from Astoria, NY to Binghamton, NY covers 182.1 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 81, Christopher Columbus Highway, I 380 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.2 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
91 miles from Astoria, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
The drive from Astoria, NY to Binghamton, NY covers 182.1 miles and takes about 3h 48m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
2,119 ft
Total Descent
1,205 ft
Highest Point
1,934 ft
~106.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,910 ft
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near 41st Avenue.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 33 significant decision points across 182.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (41st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (2nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto 41st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward 2nd Avenue South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Between Astoria, NY and Binghamton, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap and Mahwah.
Del Water Gap
Mahwah
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 53.2 mi | 1h 2m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 44.6 mi | 52m |
| I 380 | 27.7 mi | 30m |
| Keystone Shortway | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| US 46 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| NJ 3 | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| US 11 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Lincoln Tunnel | 3.4 mi | 6m |
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Binghamton, NY.
Start on 12th Street
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
Turn right onto 14th Street
Turn left onto 29th Avenue
Turn right onto 21st Street
Turn left onto 41st Avenue
Turn right onto Crescent Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 25
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
Turn right onto East 57th Street
Turn left onto 9th Avenue
Turn right onto West 41st Street
Turn left onto Galvin Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 495
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 3
Merge onto US 46
Take the exit
Continue on I 80W
Take the exit
Merge onto I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Take the exit
Continue on I 380
Merge onto I 81
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto US 11
Enter roundabout onto US 11
Continue on US 11
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Binghamton, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Astoria, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Astoria, NY
This is one driving day of about 182.1 miles and 3h 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91 mi from Astoria, NY · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 91 miles from Astoria, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Binghamton, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Binghamton, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$29.65 one way
$59.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $32.13 | $64.25 |
| premium | $4.88 | $35.01 | $70.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.46 | $80.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.6 | 0 | $19.12 | $8.74 |
| Efficient EV | 45.5 | 0 | $15.93 | $7.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.8 | 0 | $25.49 | $11.65 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Astoria on Sunday
Local time
3:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 1:11AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Afternoon in Binghamton on Sunday
Local time
3:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 1:11AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
91 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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