Trip from Astoria, NY to Saranac Lake, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 9m

Distance

293.6 mi

473 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

5h 57m ★

6 AM

6h 9m

8 AM

6h 35m

10 AM

6h 18m

12 PM

6h 16m

3 PM

6h 20m

5 PM

6h 34m

8 PM

6h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Astoria, NY to Saranac Lake, NY covers 293.6 miles and takes about 6h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NY 17, Adirondack Northway, State Highway 73 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 111.7 miles on NY 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.33 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

146.8 miles from Astoria, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NY 17	111.7 mi	2h 8m
Adirondack Northway	97.7 mi	1h 53m
State Highway 73	18.7 mi	27m
NJ 17	14.7 mi	18m
I 787	9 mi	12m
NJ 4	6.7 mi	9m
Cascade Road	5.3 mi	7m
Saranac-Placid Road	4.9 mi	7m

Longest stretch: NY 17 — 111.7 mi, about 2h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Saranac Lake, NY.

Start on 12th Street

23 ft · 4 sec · 12th Street

Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

0.7 mi · 2 min · Astoria Boulevard

Turn left onto 33rd Street

206 ft · 13 sec · 33rd Street

At end of road, turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North

262 ft · 8 sec · Astoria Boulevard North

Use the left lane.

Continue on Hoyt Avenue North

366 ft · 14 sec · Hoyt Avenue North

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

504 ft · 12 sec

Toward I 278 East

Continue on I 278 Truck

1.6 mi · 3 min · I 278 Truck

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Exit 46 Toward Manhattan, Randalls Island Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 46 Toward Manhattan, Randalls Island

Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

Keep slight right at fork

127 ft · 3 sec

Toward Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Toward Harlem River Drive North Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto HRD

2.3 mi · 3 min · Harlem River Drive

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 24 Toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level) Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 95; US 1

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.6 mi · 59 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.5 mi · 48 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.6 mi · 39 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 95 EXPR; NJTP

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 72A Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 4

6.7 mi · 9 min · NJ 4

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NJ 17

7.3 mi · 9 min · NJ 17

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on NJ 17

0.7 mi · 50 sec · NJ 17

Continue on NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17

Continue on I 287; NY 17

0.2 mi · 10 sec · I 287; NY 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17

112 mi · 2 hr 8 min · NY 17

Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Exit 23 Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 787

9.0 mi · 12 min · I 787

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 787

0.4 mi · 29 sec · NY 787

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Exit 9W Toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs Use the right lane.

Merge onto NY 7

3.1 mi · 3 min · NY 7

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

Merge onto I 87

98 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Adirondack Northway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec

Exit 30 Toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley

Turn left onto US 9

2.2 mi · 2 min · US Highway 9

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 73

Continue on NY 9N; NY 73

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73

7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73

Continue on NY 73

5.3 mi · 7 min · Cascade Road

Turn slight left onto CR 35

3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Military Road

At end of road, turn left onto NY 86

4.9 mi · 7 min · Saranac-Placid Road

Continue on NY 86

1.2 mi · 3 min · Lake Flower Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto NY 86

0.3 mi · 42 sec · River Street

Turn right onto NY 3; NY 86

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Church Street

Arrive at destination

NY 3; NY 86

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 146.8 miles from Astoria, NY, or about 3h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.7 miles.

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 65 miles or 1h 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 146.8 miles or 3h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saranac Lake, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 293.6 miles and 6h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Astoria, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 111.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Scotland, NY

147 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 146.8 miles from Astoria, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Aliada

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Astoria, New York

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $50

Hours: 12–10 pm

+17189322240

Visit website

Il Miglio Brick Oven Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Queens, New York

0.9 mi

THEP Thai Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

1.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Artpresso Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Long Island City, New York

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+19178327021

Visit website

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Long Island City, New York

2.3 mi

51st Bakery & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Long Island City, New York

2.4 mi

Aliada

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $50

Astoria, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+17189322240

Visit website

Il Miglio Brick Oven Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Queens, New York

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+17187777676

Visit website

THEP Thai Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

New York, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–3:30 pm

+12128999995

Visit website

Paola's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $50 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+12127941890

Visit website

OBAO | Midtown Thai & Vietnamese Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

New York, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+12123085588

Visit website

Central Park Boathouse

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Expensive

New York, NY

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17189739339

Visit website

SHI

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 1–10:15 pm

+13472422448

Visit website

UN Plaza Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $100 or ab

New York, New York

Hours: 5–10 pm

+12122231801

Visit website

Artpresso Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+19178327021

Visit website

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19178326726

Visit website

51st Bakery & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+17187070554

Visit website

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12123651060

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 62.9

Newburgh, New York

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

New York, New York

+18668167584

Visit website

Triborough Bridge Playground B

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Astoria, New York

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

The Art Farm

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+12128498400

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 36

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 9.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

2.6 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward Manhattan, Randalls Island

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 46 Toward Manhattan, Randalls Island

3.6 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street,...

6.3 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 24 Toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washingto...

7 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washingto...

9.5 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 4 West: Paramus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 72A Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.33 one way

$96.66 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$52.26	$104.52
premium	$4.92	$56.91	$113.81
diesel	$5.61	$64.82	$129.65

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

George Washington Bridge $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

$48

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$89–$114

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 102.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	88.1	1	$30.83	$14.09
Efficient EV	73.4	0	$25.69	$11.74
EV Truck/SUV	117.4	1	$41.10	$18.79

Gas CO2

103 kg

EV CO2

34 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Astoria, NY

Afternoon in Astoria on Saturday

Local time

3:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saranac Lake, NY

Afternoon in Saranac Lake on Saturday

Local time

3:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

25 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 9m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

293.6 mi in 6h 9m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 58% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

51 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 111.7 mi on NY 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 2.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 36 significant decision points across 293.6 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 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Astoria, NY and Saranac Lake, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South, Gsp North, Newark, Mahwah, New York State Thruway North: Albany and Troy - among others.

Gsp South

16.4 mi in | ~27m

Gsp North

16.4 mi in | ~27m

Newark

16.4 mi in | ~27m

Mahwah

16.4 mi in | ~27m

New York State Thruway North: Albany

31.6 mi in | ~47m | via NY 17

Troy

143.4 mi in | ~2h 56m

Saratoga Springs

153 mi in | ~3h 10m

Glens Falls

156.3 mi in | ~3h 14m

Keene Valley

254.9 mi in | ~5h 9m

About the Cities

Starting in Astoria, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1659

Top landmarks

• Museum of the Moving Image — museum and archive in New York, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 9m. Total distance: 293.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 9m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 111.7 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Saranac Lake, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Saranac Lake, NY before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Astoria, NY to Saranac Lake, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Aliada

Artpresso Cafe

Aliada

Il Miglio Brick Oven Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant

THEP Thai Restaurant

Paola's

OBAO | Midtown Thai & Vietnamese Restaurant

Central Park Boathouse

SHI

UN Plaza Grill

Artpresso Cafe

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

51st Bakery & Cafe

Cafe Amrita

Aleef Cafe

Le Cafe Coffee

Duaa’s Cafe

Amano Cafe

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Rivian Adventure Network

Tesla Supercharger

Electric Vehicle Charge Point

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Triborough Bridge Playground B

The Art Farm

Hell Gate Bridge

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ancient Playground

Conservatory Garden

Bounce N Play

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Astoria, NY

Saranac Lake, NY

Same local time

25 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 9m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

General Grant National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

Castle Clinton National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Astoria, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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