How far is Astoria, NY from Canton, NY?

The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Canton, NY is about 353.8 miles (569.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.5 miles (437 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
353.81 mi
07h 21m
Flight
271.56 mi
437.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.56 mi
Kilometers
437.04 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
353.81 mi
Kilometers
569.4 km
Drive Time
07h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canton
Sun, May 31, 10:34 AM EDT
Return by in Astoria
Sun, May 31, 5:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Astoria
2026-05-31T03:13
Arrive Canton
Sun, May 31, 10:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:21 PM to 2:51 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Astoria
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Fort Johnson
NY

Village in New York, United States

From Astoria
176.8 mi
03h 40m
To Canton
177 mi
03h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Street

    7 m · 4 sec · 12th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Astoria Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 33rd Street

    63 m · 14 sec · 33rd Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North

    80 m · 9 sec · Astoria Boulevard North

  5. 5

    Continue on Hoyt Avenue North

    112 m · 15 sec · Hoyt Avenue North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East

    154 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Randalls Island

    821 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Manhattan, Randalls Island

    2737 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    1857 ft · 42 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue

    39 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North

    1962 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Harlem River Drive

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Harlem River Drive

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street

    2580 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge

    745 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)

    549 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    2220 ft · 42 sec · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    63 mi · 1 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville

    1841 ft · 37 sec

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    2226 ft · 54 sec

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  38. 38

    Turn right onto South Ann Street

    1740 ft · 36 sec · South Ann Street

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Monroe Street

    9.7 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Street

  40. 40

    Continue on State Highway 28

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 28

  41. 41

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  42. 42

    Continue on State Highway 28

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28

  43. 43

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  44. 44

    Continue on State Highway 8

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 8

  45. 45

    Turn right onto State Highway 28

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 28

  46. 46

    Turn right onto State Highway 12

    11.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 12

  47. 47

    Continue on Erwin Parkway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway

  48. 48

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12

  49. 49

    Continue on Bea Luck Road

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road

  50. 50

    Turn right onto Ross Road

    2675 ft · 1 min · Ross Road

  51. 51

    Continue on East State Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East State Street

  52. 52

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 812

    8.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 812

  53. 53

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  54. 54

    Continue on Indian River Road

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Indian River Road

  55. 55

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 3

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 3

  56. 56

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  57. 57

    Continue on State Street

    2079 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  58. 58

    Continue on State Highway 812

    1770 ft · 38 sec · State Highway 812

  59. 59

    Continue on State Highway 812

    7.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 812

  60. 60

    Continue on Balmat-Fowler Road

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Balmat-Fowler Road

  61. 61

    Turn left onto State Highway 58

    5.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58

  62. 62

    Continue on William Street

    2895 ft · 41 sec · William Street

  63. 63

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    23.8 mi · 27 min · East Main Street

  64. 64

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1713 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  65. 65

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
65 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
118 mi · 33%
New York State Thruway
63 mi · 18%
East Main Street
23.8 mi · 7%
Bea Luck Road
19.6 mi · 6%
State Highway 812
16.7 mi · 5%
Indian River Road
16.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.3 mi
271.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Johnson
03h 40m from Astoria
Leave By
9:18 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Astoria and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 353.8 miles (569.4 km) and usually takes 07h 21m 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?

Fort Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.8 miles from Astoria and 177 miles from Canton.

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

The direct path is about 271.5 miles (437 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.3 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 $50.03 one way or $100.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Astoria and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canton.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Johnson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Johnson, 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 Fort Johnson.

RAIL

Amsterdam station

2 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Schenectady

28 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

37 mi away
26 Station Lane
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

40 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Canton. Straight-line distance: 271.56 mi (437.04 km).

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#1 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Canton

#2 Canton

Village in St.

Population11,024
Coordinates44.5956200, -75.1690900
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Astoria (-73.93014, 40.77205)
End: Canton (-75.16909, 44.59562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 569 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.48 gal
47.26 L · about $50.03
Round trip
$100.06
24.96 gal · 94.52 L
Estimated CO2
110.9 kg one way
Round trip: 221.8 kg / 489 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $50.03 $100.06
Mid-grade $4.48 $55.92 $111.85
Premium $4.86 $60.67 $121.33
Diesel $4.69 $58.58 $117.16

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Astoria and Canton. The current time is 03:13:28.

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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.