How far is Astoria, NY from Ghent, NY?
The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Ghent, NY is about 123.7 miles (199 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and Ghent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Ghent.
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Start on 12th Street
7 m · 4 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Astoria Boulevard
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Turn left onto 33rd Street
63 m · 14 sec · 33rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North
80 m · 9 sec · Astoria Boulevard North
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Continue on Hoyt Avenue North
112 m · 15 sec · Hoyt Avenue North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East
154 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 87 North: Albany
1536 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on Major Deegan Expressway
8.3 mi · 12 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Continue on New York State Thruway
2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains
743 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Central Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Sprain Brook Parkway North
907 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway
11.5 mi · 16 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Taconic State Parkway
77.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 82: Ancram, Hudson
921 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
122 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 82
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 82
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Turn right onto State Highway 9H
7.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 9H
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Turn right onto State Route 66
6.9 mi · 10 min · State Route 66
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Turn left onto Garage Place Road
17 m · 3 sec · Garage Place Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Garage Place Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and Ghent.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Taconic State Parkway
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
77.1 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Astoria and Rain Showers Likely near Ghent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Astoria to Ghent?
The road trip is about 123.7 miles (199 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Fishkill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Astoria and 61.8 miles from Ghent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.48 one way or $34.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Astoria and Rain Showers Likely near Ghent.
Stop Ideas Near East Fishkill
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 East Fishkill.
Poughkeepsie station
Croton–Harmon station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Ghent. Straight-line distance: 108.81 mi (175.12 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 Ghent
Town in New York state
| Population | 5,083 |
| Coordinates | 42.3292500, -73.6156700 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ghent (-73.61567, 42.32925)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $19.54 | $39.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $21.19 | $42.39 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $20.47 | $40.93 |
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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