How far is Astoria, NY from Herkimer, NY?

The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Herkimer, NY is about 222.7 miles (358.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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
222.68 mi
04h 30m
Flight
164.9 mi
265.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.9 mi
Kilometers
265.38 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.68 mi
Kilometers
358.37 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Herkimer
Sat, Apr 18, 3:09 AM EDT
Return by in Astoria
Sat, Apr 18, 7:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Astoria
2026-04-17T22:39
Arrive Herkimer
Sat, Apr 18, 3:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
7:58 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
Catskill
NY

Town in New York state, USA

From Astoria
111.3 mi
02h 15m
To Herkimer
111.3 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
Herkimer Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Friday
Using Salisbury as the closest live forecast in the Herkimer County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    72 mi · 1 hr 23 min · New York State Thruway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 28: Herkimer, Mohawk

    1 km · 2 min

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Mohawk Street

    1274 ft · 39 sec · Mohawk Street

  36. 36

    Turn slight left onto South Caroline Street

    1035 ft · 33 sec · South Caroline Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto West State Street

    2145 ft · 1 min · West State Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    22 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto West Albany Street

    12 m · 2 sec · West Albany Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Albany Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
40 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
118 mi · 53%
New York State Thruway
72 mi · 32%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 7%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 3%
Harlem River Drive
2.31 mi · 1%
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
1.82 mi · 1%
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

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
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.8 mi
164.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catskill
02h 15m from Astoria
Leave By
7:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Astoria and Chance Rain Showers near Herkimer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222.7 miles (358.4 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Catskill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.3 miles from Astoria and 111.3 miles from Herkimer.

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

The direct path is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.51 one way or $63.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Astoria and Chance Rain Showers near Herkimer.

Stop Ideas Near Catskill

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

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

RAIL

Hudson

7 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

34 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

48 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

56 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Herkimer. Straight-line distance: 164.9 mi (265.38 km).

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#1 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Herkimer

#2 Herkimer

City in Herkimer County, New York, United States of America

Population7,259
Coordinates43.0256300, -74.9859900
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Astoria (-73.93014, 40.77205)
End: Herkimer (-74.98599, 43.02563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.86 gal
29.74 L · about $31.51
Round trip
$63.02
15.72 gal · 59.48 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.7 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $31.51 $63.02
Mid-grade $4.48 $35.22 $70.44
Premium $4.86 $38.21 $76.41
Diesel $4.69 $36.89 $73.79

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Astoria and Herkimer. The current time is 22:39:05.

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.