How far is Astoria, NY from Auburn, NY?

The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Auburn, NY is about 256.3 miles (412.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.6 miles (324.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
256.23 mi
05h 29m
Flight
201.65 mi
324.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.65 mi
Kilometers
324.52 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.23 mi
Kilometers
412.36 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 3:58 PM EDT
Return by in Astoria
Wed, Apr 15, 9:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Astoria
2026-04-15T10:28
Arrive Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 3:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Astoria
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Astoria
128.1 mi
02h 44m
To Auburn
128.2 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
76°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Street

    7 m · 4 sec · 12th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

    101 m · 17 sec · Astoria Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 14th Street

    84 m · 18 sec · 14th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 29th Avenue

    678 ft · 27 sec · 29th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 21st Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 21st Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 41st Avenue

    1117 ft · 28 sec · 41st Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Crescent Street

    559 ft · 21 sec · Crescent Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward Edward Cochran, Queensboro Bridge

    35 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on 2nd Avenue South

    91 m · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    714 ft · 32 sec · 2nd Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 57th Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East 57th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 41st Street

    1219 ft · 32 sec · West 41st Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Galvin Avenue

    80 m · 11 sec · Galvin Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey

    146 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Tunnel

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus

    1534 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton

    138 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Interstate 80 West

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

    1623 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    44.6 mi · 53 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    37.4 mi · 44 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland

    789 ft · 22 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

    12 m · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Albany Street

    3055 ft · 1 min · Albany Street

  37. 37

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

    2126 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street

  39. 39

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  40. 40

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  41. 41

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  42. 42

    Continue on East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 48 sec · East Lake Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    7.7 mi · 15 min · East Genesee Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto South Street

    6 m · 1 sec · South Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and Auburn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
45 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 34%
Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi · 17%
I 81 North
39.3 mi · 15%
NJ 3 West
21.4 mi · 8%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 7%
Clinton Street
10.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 380 North

Merge slight right

58.1 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.7 mi
201.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 44m from Astoria
Leave By
6:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Astoria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Astoria to Auburn?

The road trip is about 256.3 miles (412.4 km) and usually takes 05h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.1 miles from Astoria and 128.2 miles from Auburn.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 201.6 miles (324.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Astoria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tusten, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tusten.

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 201.65 mi (324.52 km).

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#1 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Cayuga County, New York

Population25,915
Coordinates42.9317300, -76.5660500
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Astoria (-73.93014, 40.77205)
End: Auburn (-76.56605, 42.93173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.04 gal
34.23 L · about $36.24
Round trip
$72.48
18.08 gal · 68.46 L
Estimated CO2
80.3 kg one way
Round trip: 160.7 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $36.24 $72.48
Mid-grade $4.48 $40.51 $81.02
Premium $4.86 $43.94 $87.89
Diesel $4.69 $42.43 $84.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Astoria and Auburn. The current time is 10:28:38.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.