How far is Astoria, NY from Horseheads, NY?
The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Horseheads, NY is about 242 miles (389.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Sullivan 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 Horseheads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Horseheads.
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Start on 12th Street
7 m · 4 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
101 m · 17 sec · Astoria Boulevard
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Turn right onto 14th Street
84 m · 18 sec · 14th Street
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Turn left onto 29th Avenue
678 ft · 27 sec · 29th Avenue
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Turn right onto 21st Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · 21st Street
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Turn left onto 41st Avenue
1117 ft · 28 sec · 41st Avenue
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Turn right onto Crescent Street
559 ft · 21 sec · Crescent Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward Edward Cochran, Queensboro Bridge
35 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 2nd Avenue South
91 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
714 ft · 32 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto East 57th Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East 57th Street
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto West 41st Street
1219 ft · 32 sec · West 41st Street
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Turn left onto Galvin Avenue
80 m · 11 sec · Galvin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey
146 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel
3.4 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
1534 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
138 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight right
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
1623 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi · 53 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight right
58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
59.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Horseheads, Ithaca
1251 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Horseheads
2959 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and Horseheads.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 86
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
59.2 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Astoria and Rain Showers Likely near Horseheads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Astoria to Horseheads?
The road trip is about 242 miles (389.4 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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 120.9 miles from Astoria and 121.1 miles from Horseheads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178 miles (286.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 64 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 7:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.24 one way or $68.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Astoria and Rain Showers Likely near Horseheads.
Stop Ideas Near Tusten
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 Tusten.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Horseheads. Straight-line distance: 177.98 mi (286.43 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 Horseheads
Village in New York, USA
| Population | 6,244 |
| Coordinates | 42.1670200, -76.8205100 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Horseheads (-76.82051, 42.16702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $34.24 | $68.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $38.27 | $76.54 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $41.51 | $83.03 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $40.09 | $80.17 |
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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