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Trip from Schuyler Falls, 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

5h 6m

Distance

306.3 mi

493 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 53m ★
6 AM
5h 6m
8 AM
5h 33m
10 AM
5h 16m
12 PM
5h 13m
3 PM
5h 17m
5 PM
5h 32m
8 PM
4h 58m

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

Downtown Schuyler Falls, NY, NY

Schuyler Falls, NY

Beth Fitzpatrick

neighborhood in Queens, New York City, United States

Astoria, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Schuyler Falls, NY to Astoria, NY covers 306.3 miles and takes about 5h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pleasant Street, Main Street, Bear Swamp Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.42 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

153.2 miles from Schuyler Falls, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .

About the Cities

Starting in Schuyler Falls, NY

Full guide →

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 6m. Total distance: 306.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 6m drive with frequent turns across 306.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pleasant Street 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.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 6m 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 Schuyler Falls, NY to Astoria, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pleasant Street
Main Street
Bear Swamp Road
Adirondack Northway
I 87 South
I 287 South
NJ 17 South
NJ 4

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Pleasant Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Felton Road

82 ft · 6 sec · Felton Road
2

Turn right onto Pleasant Street

4.3 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Street
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Main Street
4

Turn left onto Bear Swamp Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Bear Swamp Road
5

Take the ramp right

0.3 mi · 44 sec
6

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

144 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Adirondack Northway
7

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
8

Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

0.5 mi · 51 sec · I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 87 South: New York
10

Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
11

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 39 sec
12

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17 South: Mahwah
13

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

0.1 mi · 19 sec · NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
14

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

0.5 mi · 1 min · NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
15

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 24 sec
16

Continue straight

6.4 mi · 8 min
17

Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

0.2 mi · 18 sec · I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
18

Merge slight left

0.7 mi · 55 sec
19

Keep slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min
20

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
21

Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
22

Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium

0.2 mi · 29 sec · I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
23

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: Queens

0.4 mi · 58 sec · I 87 South: Queens
24

Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

2.8 mi · 4 min · Major Deegan Expressway
25

Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens

0.3 mi · 50 sec · I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
26

Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
27

Take the exit slight right toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard

98 ft · 2 sec · 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
28

Keep slight right to continue on 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard

0.2 mi · 22 sec · 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
29

Turn right onto 29th Street

315 ft · 9 sec · 29th Street
30

Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Astoria Boulevard
31

Turn left onto 21st Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · 21st Street
32

Turn right onto 30th Avenue

0.2 mi · 41 sec · 30th Avenue
33

Turn sharp right onto 12th Street

387 ft · 19 sec · 12th Street
34

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 153.2 miles from Schuyler Falls, NY, or about 2h 33m 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 67 miles or 1h 7m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 153.2 miles or 2h 33m 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 11m

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 Schuyler Falls, 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 Schuyler Falls, NY

This is one driving day of about 306.3 miles and 5h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Schuyler Falls, 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 153.2 mi from Schuyler Falls, NY · 2h 33m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

153 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.

Popular next leg

Albany, NY to Astoria, NY

147.4 mi · 3h 4m

Pacing Suggestions

South Glens Falls, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 153.2 miles from Schuyler Falls, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Astoria, NY

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.42 one way

$100.84 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $54.52 $109.04
premium $4.92 $59.37 $118.73
diesel $5.61 $67.63 $135.25

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Rfk Bridge $6.55

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

$50

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$98–$123

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 107.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 91.9 1 $32.16 $14.70
Efficient EV 76.6 0 $26.80 $12.25
EV Truck/SUV 122.5 1 $42.88 $19.60

Gas CO2

107 kg

EV CO2

36 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Schuyler Falls, NY

Night in Schuyler Falls on Friday

Local time

10:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Astoria, NY

Night in Astoria on Friday

Local time

10:58 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.

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

8 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

5h 6m 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 Schuyler Falls, NY to Astoria, NY covers 306.3 miles and takes about 5h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pleasant Street, Main Street, Bear Swamp Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 153.2 miles from Schuyler Falls, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.42 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 6m 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 Schuyler Falls, NY to Astoria, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Schuyler Falls, NY to Astoria, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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