Origin
Seneca Falls, NY
Evening in Seneca Falls on Wednesday
Local time
5:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seneca Falls, NY to Astoria, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 59m
Distance
276.5 mi
445 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 46m
★
6 AM
4h 59m
8 AM
5h 26m
10 AM
5h 9m
12 PM
5h 6m
3 PM
5h 10m
5 PM
5h 25m
8 PM
4h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seneca Falls, NY
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Astoria, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Seneca Falls, NY to Astoria, NY covers 276.5 miles and takes about 4h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cayuga Street, Auburn Road, Clark Street Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.51 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
138.3 miles from Seneca Falls, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 59m drive with frequent turns across 276.5 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.
Cayuga 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 59m 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 Seneca Falls, NY to Astoria, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cayuga Street | — | — |
| Auburn Road | — | — |
| Clark Street Road | — | — |
| State Street | — | — |
| Dill Street | — | — |
| Loop Road | — | — |
| Genesee Street | — | — |
| West Genesee Street Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cayuga Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seneca Falls, NY and Astoria, NY.
1
Start on the route
105 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
59 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right
279 ft
·
27 sec
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Cayuga Street
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cayuga Street
5
Continue on Auburn Road
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Auburn Road
6
Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
7
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Street
8
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dill Street
9
Continue on Loop Road
459 ft
·
17 sec
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Loop Road
10
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Genesee Street
11
Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
12
Turn right onto East Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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East Lake Street
13
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi
·
13 min
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East Lake Road
14
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
15
Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
16
Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
17
Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
18
Take the ramp left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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I 81 South: Binghamton
20
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
54 min
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
23
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
25
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
26
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
27
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
28
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
29
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Leonia, Teaneck
30
Turn right onto Leonia
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Leonia
31
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
32
Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
33
Continue on Main Street
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
34
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
472 ft
·
13 sec
·
George Washington Bridge
35
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
36
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
37
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
38
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
39
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
40
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
41
Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
42
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: Queens
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
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I 87 South: Queens
43
Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
44
Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
45
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
46
Take the exit slight right toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
47
Keep slight right to continue on 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
48
Turn right onto 29th Street
315 ft
·
9 sec
·
29th Street
49
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Astoria Boulevard
50
Turn left onto 21st Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
21st Street
51
Turn right onto 30th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
30th Avenue
52
Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
387 ft
·
19 sec
·
12th Street
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 138.3 miles from Seneca Falls, NY, or about 2h 29m 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 61 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.3 miles or 2h 29m 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 5m
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 Seneca 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 Seneca Falls, NY
This is one driving day of about 276.5 miles and 4h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Seneca 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 138.3 mi from Seneca Falls, NY · 2h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
138 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 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 138.3 miles from Seneca 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
$45.51 one way
$91.03 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $49.21 | $98.43 |
| premium | $4.92 | $53.59 | $107.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.05 | $122.10 |
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
$46
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$93–$118
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83 | 1 | $29.03 | $13.27 |
| Efficient EV | 69.1 | 0 | $24.19 | $11.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.6 | 1 | $38.71 | $17.70 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 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.
Destination
Astoria, NY
Evening in Astoria on Wednesday
Local time
5:15 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
17 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
4h 59m 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 Seneca Falls, NY to Astoria, NY covers 276.5 miles and takes about 4h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cayuga Street, Auburn Road, Clark Street Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.3 miles from Seneca Falls, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.51 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 4h 59m 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 Seneca Falls, NY to Astoria, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Seneca Falls, NY to Astoria, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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