How far is Astoria, NY from Lee, NY?

The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Lee, NY is about 258.9 miles (416.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m 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
258.93 mi
05h 14m
Flight
192.57 mi
309.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.57 mi
Kilometers
309.91 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.93 mi
Kilometers
416.7 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lee
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM EDT
Return by in Astoria
Thu, Apr 23, 11:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Astoria
2026-04-23T00:37
Arrive Lee
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 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
6:30 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
New Baltimore
NY

Human settlement in Greene County, New York, United States of America

From Astoria
129.4 mi
02h 37m
To Lee
129.5 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    85.1 mi · 1 hr 38 min · New York State Thruway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica

    1.3 km · 2 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    1013 ft · 25 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on North Genesee Street

    553 ft · 10 sec · North Genesee Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Auert Avenue

    100 m · 4 sec · Auert Avenue

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right

    800 ft · 20 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  40. 40

    Continue on State Route 49

    13.7 mi · 16 min · State Route 49

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right

    8.9 mi · 14 min

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Lee Valley Road

    20 m · 2 sec · Lee Valley Road

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lee Valley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
118 mi · 45%
New York State Thruway
85.1 mi · 33%
State Route 49
22.6 mi · 9%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 6%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 3%
Harlem River Drive
2.31 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
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.3 mi
192.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Baltimore
02h 37m from Astoria
Leave By
6:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Astoria and Mostly Sunny near Lee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 258.9 miles (416.7 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

New Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.4 miles from Astoria and 129.5 miles from Lee.

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

The direct path is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.3 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 6:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.64 one way or $73.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Astoria and Mostly Sunny near Lee.

Stop Ideas Near New Baltimore

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

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

RAIL

Hudson

21 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

22 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

43 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

44 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Lee. Straight-line distance: 192.57 mi (309.91 km).

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#1 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Lee

#2 Lee

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

Population6,328
Coordinates43.2784000, -75.5715700
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Astoria (-73.93014, 40.77205)
End: Lee (-75.57157, 43.2784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.14 gal
34.59 L · about $36.64
Round trip
$73.28
18.28 gal · 69.18 L
Estimated CO2
81.2 kg one way
Round trip: 162.5 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $36.64 $73.28
Mid-grade $4.48 $40.96 $81.91
Premium $4.86 $44.43 $88.86
Diesel $4.69 $42.90 $85.81

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 Lee. The current time is 00:37:25.

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.