Aliada
Near the end, right off the route
Astoria, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+17189322240
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 4m
Distance
380 mi
612 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartland, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Astoria, NY
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The drive from Hartland, NY to Astoria, NY covers 380 miles and takes about 8h 4m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 81, Keystone Shortway, New York State Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.8 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
190 miles from Hartland, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 11m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| New York State Thruway | 30 mi | 34m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Western Expressway | 20.1 mi | 26m |
| State Route 31 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hartland, NY and Astoria, NY.
Start on Hartland Road
Continue on CR 103; CR 108
Turn left onto NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Turn left onto NY 31; NY 63
Turn right onto NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Turn straight onto NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Turn straight onto NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
Turn left onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 531
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 490
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on NY 414
Turn left onto NY 318
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
Continue on US 20; NY 5
Turn right onto State Street
Turn left onto Dill Street
Continue on Loop Road
Turn left onto Genesee Street
Continue on US 20
Turn right onto NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Turn right onto NY 281
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
Continue on I 84; I 380
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right
Turn straight onto CR 56
Continue on CR 56
Continue on CR 56
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
Continue on I 95; US 1
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 87
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on I 278
Take the exit onto I 278 Truck
Keep slight right at fork
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 destination
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.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 84 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190 miles or 4h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 190 miles or 4h 11m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Astoria, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hartland, 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.
Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hartland, NY
Aim for roughly 190 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Astoria, NY
Aim for roughly 190 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
190 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Ithaca, NYNight 1
190 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Ithaca, NY after about 190 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 190 miles from Hartland, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 190 miles or 4 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Astoria, New York
Near the end, right off the route
Hours: 12–10 pm
+17189322240
Il Miglio Brick Oven Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
Queens, New York
Lumis Restaurant
Fairfield, New Jersey
Top Coffee Stop
Long Island City, New York
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm
+19178327021
Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters
Long Island City, New York
51st Bakery & Cafe
Long Island City, New York
Near the end, right off the route
Astoria, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+17189322240
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Queens, New York
Hours: 10 am–10 pm
+17187777676
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Fairfield, New Jersey
Hours: 12–9:30 pm
+19739442049
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–3:30 pm
+12128999995
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New York, New York
Hours: 11 am–3 pm
+12127941890
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New York, New York
Hours: 12–2:30 pm
+12127722600
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New York, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm
+12123085588
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New York, NY
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+17189739339
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Long Island City, New York
Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm
+19178327021
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Long Island City, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+19178326726
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Long Island City, New York
Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm
+17187070554
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 8 am–11 pm
+12122220683
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12125642723
Near the end, ~10 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12123651060
Visit websiteNear the end, ~11 min detour
New York, New York
+19172614093
Near the end, ~12 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+15858883232
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Near the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Binghamton, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Shortsville, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18668167584
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New York, New York
+18668167584
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18334662474
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~12 min detour
Waterloo, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~12 min detour
Waterloo, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Astoria, New York
Hours: 6 am–9 pm
+12126399675
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New York, New York
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+12124103117
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New York, New York
Near the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+12125357710
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12123106600
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+12123106600
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Astoria, New York
Hours: 9 am–7 pm
+17187777529
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+12128498400
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 102.9 and 372.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$62.55 one way
$125.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $67.64 | $135.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $73.65 | $147.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $83.90 | $167.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $17.50
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
$63
Tolls
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$210–$320
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114 | 1 | $39.90 | $18.24 |
| Efficient EV | 95 | 1 | $33.25 | $15.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 152 | 1 | $53.20 | $24.32 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
44 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Hartland on Saturday
Local time
2:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Astoria on Saturday
Local time
2:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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National Historical Park
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National Monument
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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
380 mi in 8h 4m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
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 102.9 miles in.
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 47 significant decision points across 380 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 102.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 253.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 367.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hartland, NY and Astoria, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono and Milford.
Clyde
Mt Pocono
Milford
Founded 1659
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Solo Traveler
8h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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