Origin
Astoria, NY
Evening in Astoria on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Astoria, NY to Seneca Falls, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 47m
Distance
271.2 mi
436 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 34m
★
6 AM
5h 48m
8 AM
6h 14m
10 AM
5h 57m
12 PM
5h 54m
3 PM
5h 58m
5 PM
6h 13m
8 PM
5h 40m
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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Seneca Falls, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Astoria, NY to Seneca Falls, NY covers 271.2 miles and takes about 5h 47m 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 $44.64 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
135.6 miles from Astoria, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 47m drive with frequent turns across 271.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 53 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Astoria Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Astoria, NY to Seneca Falls, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Astoria Boulevard | — | — |
| 14th Street | — | — |
| 29th Avenue | — | — |
| 21st Street | — | — |
| 41st Avenue | — | — |
| Crescent Street | — | — |
| Edward Cochran | — | — |
| 2nd Avenue South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Astoria Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Seneca Falls, NY.
1
Start on 12th Street
23 ft
·
4 sec
·
12th Street
2
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
331 ft
·
17 sec
·
Astoria Boulevard
3
Turn right onto 14th Street
276 ft
·
18 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
7
Turn right onto Crescent Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Crescent Street
8
Take the ramp slight right toward Edward Cochran, Queensboro Bridge
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
Edward Cochran, Queensboro Bridge
9
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
2 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on 2nd Avenue South
299 ft
·
16 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
11
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
2nd Avenue
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
14
Turn right onto West 41st Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 41st Street
15
Turn left onto Galvin Avenue
262 ft
·
11 sec
·
Galvin Avenue
16
Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey
479 ft
·
12 sec
·
I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey
17
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Lincoln Tunnel
18
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
NJ 3 West: Secaucus
19
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
453 ft
·
7 sec
·
NJ 3 West: Clifton
20
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
12 min
21
Merge slight right
11 mi
·
12 min
22
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
23
Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 80 West
24
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
25
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
45 mi
·
52 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
26
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
27
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
28
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 380 North: Scranton
29
Continue straight
28 mi
·
30 min
30
Merge slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
31
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
32
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
37 mi
·
43 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse
33
Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
NY 13: Cortland
34
Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
39 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clinton Avenue
35
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Locust Avenue
36
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany Street
37
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
38
Turn left onto Clinton Street
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Clinton Street
39
Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
40
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
41
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
42
Continue on East Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Lake Street
43
Turn left onto East Genesee Street
7.3 mi
·
13 min
·
East Genesee Street
44
Turn right onto North Fulton Street
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Fulton Street
45
Turn left onto Arterial West
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Arterial West
46
Continue on Chase Street
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Chase Street
47
Continue on Auburn Road
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Auburn Road
48
Continue on Cayuga Street
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Cayuga Street
49
Turn right
112 ft
·
9 sec
50
Turn left
167 ft
·
18 sec
51
Turn left
59 ft
·
6 sec
52
Turn left
105 ft
·
8 sec
53
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 135.6 miles from Astoria, NY, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
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 60 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.6 miles or 2h 53m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seneca Falls, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Astoria, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 271.2 miles and 5h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 135.6 mi from Astoria, NY · 2h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 135.6 miles from Astoria, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Seneca Falls, NY
The final approach into Seneca Falls, 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 Seneca Falls, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.64 one way
$89.28 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $48.27 | $96.54 |
| premium | $4.92 | $52.56 | $105.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.88 | $119.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Lincoln Tunnel
$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
$45
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.4 | 1 | $28.48 | $13.02 |
| Efficient EV | 67.8 | 0 | $23.73 | $10.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.5 | 1 | $37.97 | $17.36 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 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.
Destination
Seneca Falls, NY
Evening in Seneca Falls on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 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
5h 47m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Seneca Falls, NY covers 271.2 miles and takes about 5h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Astoria Boulevard, 14th Street, 29th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 135.6 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 $44.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Astoria, NY to Seneca Falls, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Astoria, NY to Seneca Falls, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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