Drive Time
3h 48m
Distance
182.1 mi
293 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
Photo: 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 Astoria Boulevard, 14th Street, 29th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.74 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 54m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 48m drive with frequent turns across 182.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy — mostly straight driving
The drive from Astoria, NY to Binghamton, NY is easy. At 3h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Astoria, NY to Binghamton, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Astoria Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 14th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 29th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 21st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 41st Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crescent Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Edward Cochran | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
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 slight right toward Edward Cochran, Queensboro Bridge
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on 2nd Avenue South
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 straight toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
Merge slight left
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
Continue on Interstate 80 West
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
Continue straight
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Industrial Park
Keep slight left to continue on US 11: Five Mile Point
Keep slight right to continue on US 11 North, gg
Turn straight
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Street
Exit the roundabout onto Court Street
Arrive at your 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91 miles or 1h 54m 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 54m 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
$28.74 one way
$57.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $32.13 | $64.25 |
| premium | $4.86 | $34.85 | $69.70 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $33.65 | $67.31 |
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
$29
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.7 kg one way.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Astoria on Saturday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Binghamton on Saturday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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