How far is Astoria, NY from Alfred, NY?
The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Alfred, NY is about 310.2 miles (499.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.4 miles (361.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 19m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and Alfred.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Alfred.
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Start on 12th Street
7 m · 4 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
101 m · 17 sec · Astoria Boulevard
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Turn right onto 14th Street
84 m · 18 sec · 14th Street
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Turn left onto 29th Avenue
678 ft · 27 sec · 29th Avenue
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Turn right onto 21st Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · 21st Street
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Turn left onto 41st Avenue
1117 ft · 28 sec · 41st Avenue
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Turn right onto Crescent Street
559 ft · 21 sec · Crescent Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward Edward Cochran, Queensboro Bridge
35 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 2nd Avenue South
91 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
714 ft · 32 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto East 57th Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East 57th Street
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto West 41st Street
1219 ft · 32 sec · West 41st Street
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Turn left onto Galvin Avenue
80 m · 11 sec · Galvin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey
146 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel
3.4 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
1534 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
138 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight right
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
1623 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi · 53 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight right
58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway
22 mi · 25 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Almond, Andover
1095 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Karr Valley Road
853 ft · 24 sec · Karr Valley Road
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Continue on Karrdale Street
1773 ft · 54 sec · Karrdale Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Route 21
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 21
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 244
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 244
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and Alfred.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 86
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Astoria and Chance Rain Showers near Alfred.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Astoria to Alfred?
The road trip is about 310.2 miles (499.2 km) and usually takes 06h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155 miles from Astoria and 155.2 miles from Alfred.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.4 miles (361.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.90 one way or $87.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Astoria and Chance Rain Showers near Alfred.
Stop Ideas Near Riverside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverside.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Alfred. Straight-line distance: 224.42 mi (361.17 km).
#1 Astoria
Astoria is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7720500, -73.9301400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alfred
Town in New York
| Population | 4,909 |
| Coordinates | 42.2542400, -77.7905500 |
| Altitude | 538 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alfred (-77.79055, 42.25424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 499 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $43.90 | $87.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $49.07 | $98.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $53.23 | $106.46 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $51.40 | $102.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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