How far is Astoria, NY from Johnstown, NY?

The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Johnstown, NY is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156 miles (251.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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
187.24 mi
03h 54m
Flight
156.03 mi
251.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.03 mi
Kilometers
251.11 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.24 mi
Kilometers
301.34 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM EDT
Return by in Astoria
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Astoria
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Johnstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:12 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
Kingston
NY

City in and the county seat of Ulster County, New York, United States

From Astoria
93.6 mi
01h 57m
To Johnstown
93.6 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SE
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.9 mi · 30 min · New York State Thruway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: Amsterdam

    2042 ft · 54 sec

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    112 m · 13 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right

    88 m · 5 sec

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto NY 5S

    133 m · 24 sec

  38. 38

    Turn left onto State Highway 5S

    4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 5S

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  40. 40

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    3070 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mohawk Drive

    2131 ft · 58 sec · Mohawk Drive

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Stoners Trail Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Stoners Trail Road

  43. 43

    Continue on Stoners Trail

    2625 ft · 43 sec · Stoners Trail

  44. 44

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 67

    1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 67

  45. 45

    Continue on East State Street

    3149 ft · 2 min · East State Street

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Union Place

    53 m · 12 sec · Union Place

  47. 47

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    25 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
48 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
118 mi · 63%
New York State Thruway
25.9 mi · 14%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 8%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 4%
State Highway 5S
4.02 mi · 2%
Stoners Trail Road
2.72 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
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
156 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
01h 57m from Astoria
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Astoria and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Johnstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from Astoria and 93.6 miles from Johnstown.

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

The direct path is about 156 miles (251.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.50 one way or $53.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Astoria and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Johnstown.

Stop Ideas Near Kingston

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

4 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

25 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

40 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

82 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Johnstown. Straight-line distance: 156.03 mi (251.11 km).

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#1 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Johnstown

#2 Johnstown

City in the state of New York, USA

Population7,230
Coordinates43.0067400, -74.3676400
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: Astoria (-73.93014, 40.77205)
End: Johnstown (-74.36764, 43.00674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.61 gal
25.01 L · about $26.50
Round trip
$53.00
13.22 gal · 50.02 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.5 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $26.50 $53.00
Mid-grade $4.48 $29.62 $59.24
Premium $4.86 $32.13 $64.26
Diesel $4.69 $31.03 $62.05

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Astoria and Johnstown. The current time is 22:43:22.

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.