Aliada
Near the start, right off the route
Astoria, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+17189322240
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 3m
Distance
376 mi
605 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
24 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Astoria, NY
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Hartland, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Astoria, NY to Hartland, NY covers 376 miles and takes about 8h 3m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 81, Christopher Columbus Highway, New York State Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97.3 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
188 miles from Astoria, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 53m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 97.3 mi | 1h 55m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 44.6 mi | 52m |
| New York State Thruway | 30.3 mi | 34m |
| I 380 | 27.7 mi | 30m |
| Keystone Shortway | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| Eastern Expressway | 15.3 mi | 19m |
| State Route 31 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| US 46 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Hartland, 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
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
Take the exit
Turn right onto NY 13
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
Continue on Albany Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41
Turn left onto NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Turn left onto US 20
Turn right onto US 20
Turn left onto US 20; NY 5
Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38
Continue on US 20; NY 5
Turn right onto NY 318
Continue on NY 318
Turn right onto NY 414
Continue on NY 414
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Continue on I 490
Keep slight left at fork onto I 490
Take the exit
Continue on NY 531
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 19 Truck; NY 31
Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
Turn left onto NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Turn straight onto NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Turn straight onto NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Turn straight onto NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Turn left onto CR 65
Turn right onto NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Turn right onto CR 103; CR 108
Continue on Hartland Road
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 83 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 188 miles or 3h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 188 miles or 3h 53m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hartland, 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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Astoria, NY
Aim for roughly 188 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hartland, NY
Aim for roughly 188 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
188 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Ithaca, NYNight 1
188 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Ithaca, NY after about 188 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 188 miles from Astoria, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 188 miles or 4 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Astoria, New York
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: 12–10 pm
+17189322240
Il Miglio Brick Oven Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
Queens, New York
THEP Thai Restaurant
New York, New York
Top Coffee Stop
Long Island City, New York
Near the start, short detour
Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm
+19178327021
Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters
Long Island City, New York
51st Bakery & Cafe
Long Island City, New York
Near the start, right off the route
Astoria, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+17189322240
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Queens, New York
Hours: 10 am–10 pm
+17187777676
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–3:30 pm
+12128999995
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Fairfield, New Jersey
Hours: 12–9:30 pm
+19739442049
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 11 am–3 pm
+12127941890
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 12–2:30 pm
+12127722600
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm
+12123085588
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New York, NY
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+17189739339
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Long Island City, New York
Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm
+19178327021
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Long Island City, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+19178326726
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Long Island City, New York
Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm
+17187070554
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 8 am–11 pm
+12122220683
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12125642723
Near the start, ~10 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12123651060
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
New York, New York
+19172614093
Near the start, ~12 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+15858883232
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New York, New York
Near the start, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~9 min detour
Waterloo, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~9 min detour
Waterloo, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New York, New York
+18668167584
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~9 min detour
Waterloo, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Binghamton, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Shortsville, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18668167584
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Astoria, New York
Hours: 6 am–9 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+12124103117
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
New York, New York
Near the start, short detour
Fairfield, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+19738822900
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+12125357710
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12123106600
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+12123106600
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Astoria, New York
Hours: 9 am–7 pm
+17187777529
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 324.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Take the exit toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$61.89 one way
$123.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $66.93 | $133.85 |
| premium | $4.92 | $72.88 | $145.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $83.02 | $166.03 |
Estimated Tolls: $17.52
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
$62
Tolls
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$209–$319
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
24 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Electric Vehicle Charge Point
New York, New York
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Waterloo, New York
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Waterloo, New York
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Binghamton, New York
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Waterloo, New York
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
New York, New York
1 DCFC
EVoke Charging Station
Rochester, New York
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Shortsville, New York
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 112.8 | 1 | $39.48 | $18.05 |
| Efficient EV | 94 | 1 | $32.90 | $15.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 150.4 | 1 | $52.64 | $24.06 |
Gas CO2
132 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Saturday
Local time
2:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Hartland on Saturday
Local time
2:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Expect a 8h 3m drive with frequent turns across 376 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 51 significant decision points across 376 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 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (2nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Astoria, NY and Hartland, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah, Albany and Brockport.
Del Water Gap
Mahwah
Albany
Brockport
Founded 1659
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Solo Traveler
8h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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