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Trip from Hartland, NY to Astoria, NY

Compiled 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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
7h 57m ★
6 AM
8h 5m
8 AM
8h 22m
10 AM
8h 11m
12 PM
8h 9m
3 PM
8h 12m
5 PM
8h 21m
8 PM
8h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Hartland, NY, NY

Hartland, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

neighborhood in Queens, New York City, United States

Astoria, NY

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Trip Overview

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 .

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartland, NY and Astoria, NY.

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Start on Hartland Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Hartland Road
2

Continue on CR 103; CR 108

0.3 mi · 56 sec · Main Street
3

Turn left onto NY 31

4.7 mi · 6 min · Rochester Road
4

Continue on NY 31

1.2 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road
5

Continue on NY 31

3.7 mi · 5 min · Maple Ridge Road
6

Turn left onto NY 31; NY 63

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
7

Turn right onto NY 31

0.8 mi · 56 sec · East Center Street
8

Continue on NY 31

1.5 mi · 1 min · Million Dollar Highway
9

Turn straight onto NY 31

7.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 31
10

Continue on NY 31

2.2 mi · 2 min · West Avenue
11

Continue on NY 31

3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31
12

Continue on NY 31

1.1 mi · 1 min · Fancher Road
13

Turn straight onto NY 31

0.3 mi · 18 sec · State Route 31
14

Continue on NY 31

2.3 mi · 2 min · Holley Road
15

Continue on NY 31

0.5 mi · 36 sec · West Albion Street
16

Continue on NY 31

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Wright Street
17

Continue on NY 31

408 ft · 5 sec · Public Square
18

Continue on NY 31

382 ft · 5 sec · Mechanic Street
19

Continue on NY 31

0.5 mi · 1 min · State Street
20

Continue on NY 31

1.6 mi · 2 min · Brockport-Holley Road
21

Continue on NY 31

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Avenue
22

Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31

1.5 mi · 1 min · Redman Road
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Turn left onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31

1.2 mi · 1 min · Fourth Section Road
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Continue on NY 31

4.8 mi · 5 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road
25

Continue on NY 531

7.5 mi · 8 min · NY 531
26

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
27

Merge onto I 490

20 mi · 26 min · Western Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
29

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
30

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
31

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
32

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
33

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
34

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
35

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
36

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
37

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
38

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
39

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
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Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
41

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
42

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
43

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
44

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
45

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
46

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
47

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
48

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
49

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.
51

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
52

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
53

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
54

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
55

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
56

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.
57

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
58

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
59

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
61

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
62

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
63

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
64

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
65

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
66

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
67

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
68

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
69

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.8 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
70

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 1C-D Toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium Use the straight / slight right lanes.
71

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 1D Toward I 87 South: Queens Use the slight left lane.
72

Merge onto I 87

2.8 mi · 4 min · Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
73

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens Use the straight / slight right lanes.
74

Continue on I 278

2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
75

Take the exit onto I 278 Truck

98 ft · 2 sec · I 278 Truck
Exit 45 Toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
76

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
77

Turn right onto 29th Street

315 ft · 8 sec · 29th Street
Use the right lane.
78

Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Astoria Boulevard
Use the right lane.
79

Turn left onto 21st Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · 21st Street
80

Turn right onto 30th Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · 30th Avenue
81

Turn sharp right onto 12th Street

386 ft · 18 sec · 12th Street
82

Arrive at destination

12th Street

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 190 miles from Hartland, NY, or about 4h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 miles.

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.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hartland, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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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.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Hartland, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Tompkins County, New York, USA, enclosed by the town of the same name

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Ithaca, NY

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, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Ithaca, NY

190 mi · about 4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Ithaca, NY after about 190 miles or 4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Manchester, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vestal, NY

Meal break

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 check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Aliada

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Astoria, New York

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $50 mile 380

Hours: 12–10 pm

+17189322240

Visit website

Il Miglio Brick Oven Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Queens, New York

0.9 mi

Lumis Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fairfield, New Jersey

0.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Artpresso Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Long Island City, New York

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 380

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+19178327021

Visit website

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Long Island City, New York

2.3 mi

51st Bakery & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Long Island City, New York

2.4 mi

Aliada

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $50 mile 380

Astoria, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+17189322240

Visit website

Il Miglio Brick Oven Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 380

Queens, New York

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+17187777676

Visit website

Lumis Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $50 to $10 mile 352.9

Fairfield, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19739442049

Visit website

THEP Thai Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 380

New York, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–3:30 pm

+12128999995

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Paola's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $50 to $10 mile 380

New York, New York

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+12127941890

Visit website

Café Boulud at Maison BARNES

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $100 or ab mile 380

New York, New York

Hours: 12–2:30 pm

+12127722600

Visit website

OBAO | Midtown Thai & Vietnamese Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 380

New York, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+12123085588

Visit website

Central Park Boathouse

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Expensive mile 380

New York, NY

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17189739339

Visit website

Artpresso Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 380

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+19178327021

Visit website

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 380

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19178326726

Visit website

51st Bakery & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 380

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+17187070554

Visit website

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 380

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 380

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 380

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12123651060

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 380

New York, New York

+19172614093

Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 380

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15858883232

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charge Point

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 380

New York, New York

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 380

New York, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 190

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 81.4

Shortsville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 380

New York, New York

+18668167584

Visit website

IONNA Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 244.3

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 108.6

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 108.6

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Triborough Bridge Playground B

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 380

Astoria, New York

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

The Art Farm

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 380

New York, New York

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12124103117

Visit website

Hell Gate Bridge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 380

New York, New York

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 380

New York, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12125357710

Visit website

Ancient Playground

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 380

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12123106600

Visit website

Conservatory Garden

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 380

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12123106600

Visit website

Bounce N Play

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 380

Astoria, New York

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+17187777529

Visit website

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 380

New York, New York

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+12128498400

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 47

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.

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102.9 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
253.2 mi into trip | ~5h 26m in | US 6

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
367.8 mi into trip | ~7h 42m in

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
368.1 mi into trip | ~7h 42m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck
8
372.8 mi into trip | ~7h 50m in

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1C-D Toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany,...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$62.55 one way

$125.10 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 133 kg CO2
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

George Washington Bridge $16.00
New York State Thruway (30 mi) $1.50

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hartland, NY

Afternoon in Hartland on Saturday

Local time

2:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Astoria, NY

Afternoon in Astoria on Saturday

Local time

2:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°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.

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

16 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

8h 4m on the road

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 117.9
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General Grant National Memorial

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 near mile 380
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Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 380
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Women's Rights National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

3 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 104.8
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Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

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...

5 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 380
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African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 380
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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

380 mi in 8h 4m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 50% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
82 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.8 mi on I 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

102.9 mi in | ~2h 9m

Mt Pocono

253.2 mi in | ~5h 26m | via US 6

Milford

254 mi in | ~5h 27m | via I 84; I 380

About the Cities

Arriving in Astoria, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1659

Top landmarks

  • Museum of the Moving Image — museum and archive in New York, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Solo Traveler

8h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 98.8 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 190 miles on day one.

Expect about $17.50 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Astoria, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, General Grant National Memorial and Hamilton Grange National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Astoria, NY before the return drive.

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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