The drive from Astoria, NY to Yorkshire, NY covers 350.1 miles and takes about 7h 17m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 86, I 81, Christopher Columbus Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 100 miles on I 86.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.63 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
175 miles from Astoria, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 37m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 17m. Total distance: 350.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 17m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 7h 17m highway drive covering 350.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 86 and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 100 miles on I 86.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 86 is the longest continuous segment at about 100 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and I 81. 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.
Driving Effort10/10
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 37 significant decision points across 350.1 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 37 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.6 mi into trip|~3m in|41st Avenue
Turn left onto 41st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
3.3 mi into trip|~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 2nd Avenue South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward 2nd Avenue South
7
3.4 mi into trip|~7m in|2nd Avenue
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
5.8 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey
8
9.6 mi into trip|~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
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 Yorkshire, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap and Mahwah.
Del Water Gap
30.7 mi in|~44m
Mahwah
30.9 mi in|~45m|via I 80W
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 86
100 mi
1h 56m
I 81
58.1 mi
1h 9m
Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi
52m
I 380
27.7 mi
30m
Genesee Expressway
22.8 mi
26m
State Highway 39
18 mi
25m
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi
24m
Nunda-Dansville Road
12.4 mi
16m
Longest stretch:
I 86
— 100 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Yorkshire, NY.
1
Start on 12th Street
23 ft·4 sec·12th Street
2
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
331 ft·16 sec·Astoria Boulevard
3
Turn right onto 14th Street
277 ft·17 sec·14th Street
4
Turn left onto 29th Avenue
0.1 mi·27 sec·29th Avenue
5
Turn right onto 21st Street
1.4 mi·2 min·21st Street
6
Turn left onto 41st Avenue
0.2 mi·28 sec·41st Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Crescent Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Crescent Street
8
Take the ramp
113 ft·5 sec
Toward Edward Cochran, Queensboro Bridge
9
Merge onto NY 25
1.4 mi·2 min·NY 25
10
Keep slight left at fork
297 ft·15 sec
Toward 2nd Avenue SouthUse the left lane.
11
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
0.1 mi·32 sec·2nd Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto East 57th Street
1.2 mi·2 min·East 57th Street
13
Turn left onto 9th Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·9th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto West 41st Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·West 41st Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Galvin Avenue
262 ft·11 sec·Galvin Avenue
Toward Lincoln Tunnel
16
Take the ramp
477 ft·11 sec
Toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New JerseyUse the straight lane.
17
Merge onto NY 495
3.4 mi·6 min·Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·29 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: SecaucusUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
453 ft·7 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: CliftonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto NJ 3
10 mi·12 min·NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto US 46
11 mi·12 min·US 46
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
23
Continue on I 80W
1.6 mi·1 min·Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, MahwahUse the straight / slight left lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·21 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water GapUse the straight / slight left lanes.
25
Merge onto I 80
45 mi·52 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·8 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
12 mi·15 min·Keystone Shortway
28
Take the exit
0.7 mi·46 sec
Exit 293Toward I 380 North: Scranton
29
Continue on I 380
28 mi·30 min·I 380
Use the straight lane.
30
Merge onto I 81
58 mi·1 hr 9 min·I 81
Use the straight lane.
31
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
100 mi·1 hr 56 min·I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
32
Keep slight left at fork onto I 390
23 mi·26 min·Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi·40 sec
Exit 4Toward NY 36: Dansville
34
Turn left onto NY 36
0.4 mi·37 sec·Clara Barton Street
35
Turn left onto Lincoln Street
0.2 mi·51 sec·Lincoln Street
36
Turn left onto NY 36
0.7 mi·1 min·Ossian Street
37
Continue on NY 436
12 mi·16 min·Nunda-Dansville Road
38
Continue on NY 436
1.0 mi·1 min·Mill Street
39
Continue on NY 436
5.6 mi·8 min·Portage Street
40
Continue on NY 436
360 ft·10 sec·Main Street
41
Turn right onto NY 436
0.3 mi·43 sec·Hamilton Street
42
Continue on NY 19A; NY 436
2.2 mi·3 min·NY 19A; NY 436
43
Turn left onto NY 436
1.8 mi·2 min·Denton Corners Road
44
Turn left onto NY 39
2.7 mi·3 min·State Highway 39
45
Continue on NY 39
15 mi·22 min·State Highway 39
46
Continue on NY 39
2.3 mi·5 min·East Main Street
47
Continue on NY 39
0.8 mi·1 min·State Route 39
48
Arrive at destination
NY 39
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 175 miles from Astoria, NY, or about 3h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100 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 77 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 175 miles or 3h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yorkshire, 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.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Astoria, NY
This is one driving day of about 350.1 miles and 7h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from Astoria, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 86 for about 100 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 175 mi from Astoria, NY
· 3h 37m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
105
1
$36.76
$16.80
Efficient EV
87.5
1
$30.63
$14.00
EV Truck/SUV
140
1
$49.01
$22.41
Gas CO2
122 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (66% 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
Night
in Astoria on Friday
Local time
10:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Yorkshire, NY
Night
in Yorkshire on Friday
Local time
10:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
17 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
7h 17m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Astoria, NY to Yorkshire, NY covers 350.1 miles and takes about 7h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 86, I 81, Christopher Columbus Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 175 miles from Astoria, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 37 significant decision points across 350.1 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.
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.
Between Astoria, NY and Yorkshire, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap and Mahwah.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
