How far is Astoria, NY from Champion, NY?

The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Champion, NY is about 301.4 miles (485.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238 miles (383.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 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
301.45 mi
06h 21m
Flight
238.02 mi
383.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.02 mi
Kilometers
383.05 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.45 mi
Kilometers
485.14 km
Drive Time
06h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champion
Sun, May 31, 2:03 PM EDT
Return by in Astoria
Sun, May 31, 8:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Astoria
2026-05-31T07:42
Arrive Champion
Sun, May 31, 2:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 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
12:21 PM to 1:51 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
11:18 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
Westmere
NY

Human settlement in New York, United States of America

From Astoria
150.7 mi
03h 10m
To Champion
150.7 mi
03h 10m

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
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road

  50. 50

    Continue on Utica Boulevard

    2768 ft · 1 min · Utica Boulevard

  51. 51

    Continue on South State Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South State Street

  52. 52

    Continue on State Highway 26

    13.2 mi · 19 min · State Highway 26

  53. 53

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  54. 54

    Turn left onto Champion Street

    1394 ft · 25 sec · Champion Street

  55. 55

    Continue on State Street

    3 mi · 4 min · State Street

  56. 56

    Turn right onto County Road 47

    564 ft · 16 sec · County Road 47

  57. 57

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 47

Car Route Details

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

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
57 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
118 mi · 39%
New York State Thruway
63 mi · 21%
Bea Luck Road
19.8 mi · 7%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 5%
State Highway 26
13.2 mi · 4%
State Highway 12
12 mi · 4%
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
06h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.4 mi
238 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westmere
03h 10m from Astoria
Leave By
11:18 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Astoria and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Champion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 301.4 miles (485.1 km) and usually takes 06h 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?

Westmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.7 miles from Astoria and 150.7 miles from Champion.

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

The direct path is about 238 miles (383.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.4 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 $42.66 one way or $85.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Astoria and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Champion.

Stop Ideas Near Westmere

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Westmere and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

12 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

15 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

40 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

43 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Champion. Straight-line distance: 238.02 mi (383.05 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
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#2 Champion

Town in Jefferson County, New York

Population4,236
Coordinates43.9622900, -75.6902000
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Astoria (-73.93014, 40.77205)
End: Champion (-75.6902, 43.96229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.64 gal
40.27 L · about $42.66
Round trip
$85.31
21.28 gal · 80.54 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.1 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $42.66 $85.31
Mid-grade $4.48 $47.68 $95.36
Premium $4.86 $51.72 $103.44
Diesel $4.69 $49.94 $99.89

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 Champion. The current time is 07:42:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.