Drive Time
4h 38m
Distance
262.9 mi
423 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Auburn, NY to Astoria, NY covers 262.9 miles and takes about 4h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Genesee Street, West Genesee Street Road, East Lake Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.49 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
131.5 miles from Auburn, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 38m drive with frequent turns across 262.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Genesee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Genesee Street Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Lake Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Lake Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 41 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 41 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North West Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, NY and Astoria, NY.
Start on South Street
Turn right onto Genesee Street
Continue on West Genesee Street Road
Turn right onto East Lake Street
Continue on East Lake Road
Continue on State Route 41
Continue on East Lake Road
Continue on State Highway 41
Turn right onto North West Street
Take the ramp left
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
Turn right onto Leonia
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
Continue on Fort Lee Road
Continue on Main Street
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: Queens
Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Take the exit slight right toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
Turn right onto 29th Street
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
Turn left onto 21st Street
Turn right onto 30th Avenue
Turn sharp right onto 12th 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.5 miles or 2h 19m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Astoria, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Auburn, 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 Auburn, NY
This is one driving day of about 262.9 miles and 4h 38m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131.5 mi from Auburn, NY · 2h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
131 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 131.5 miles from Auburn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Astoria, 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 Astoria, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$41.49 one way
$82.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $46.38 | $92.76 |
| premium | $4.86 | $50.31 | $100.63 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $48.58 | $97.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
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
$41
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.9 | 0 | $27.60 | $12.62 |
| Efficient EV | 65.7 | 0 | $23.00 | $10.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.2 | 1 | $36.81 | $16.83 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning in Auburn on Saturday
Local time
10:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Astoria on Saturday
Local time
10:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
62°F
Abington, PA
131 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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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