How far is Astoria, NY from Monticello, NY?

The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Monticello, NY is about 91 miles (146.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
90.96 mi
02h 01m
Flight
72.69 mi
116.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.69 mi
Kilometers
116.99 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.96 mi
Kilometers
146.39 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monticello
Sat, Apr 18, 5:54 AM EDT
Return by in Astoria
Sat, Apr 18, 7:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Astoria
2026-04-18T03:53
Arrive Monticello
Sat, Apr 18, 5:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Astoria
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Harriman
NY

Village in New York

From Astoria
45.5 mi
01h 00m
To Monticello
45.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.3 mi · 16 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    46 m · 4 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton

    2294 ft · 30 sec

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    40.4 mi · 48 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 173: East Broadway

    908 ft · 24 sec

  38. 38

    Continue on Resorts World Drive

    881 ft · 24 sec · Resorts World Drive

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Towner Road

    850 ft · 20 sec · Towner Road

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Broadway

    12 m · 2 sec · East Broadway

  41. 41

    Exit the roundabout onto East Broadway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Broadway

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
42 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 West
40.8 mi · 45%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 17%
I 87 North
14.3 mi · 16%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 8%
Harlem River Drive
2.31 mi · 3%
East Broadway
2.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 West

Continue straight

40.4 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
72.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harriman
01h 00m from Astoria
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Astoria and Partly Sunny near Monticello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91 miles (146.4 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Harriman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Astoria and 45.5 miles from Monticello.

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

The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.87 one way or $25.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Astoria and Partly Sunny near Monticello.

Stop Ideas Near Harriman

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

25 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

46 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

47 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

53 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 72.69 mi (116.99 km).

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#1 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Monticello

#2 Monticello

Village in Sullivan County, New York

Population6,402
Coordinates41.6556500, -74.6893300
Altitude461
CountryUnited States
Start: Astoria (-73.93014, 40.77205)
End: Monticello (-74.68933, 41.65565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.15 L · about $12.87
Round trip
$25.74
6.42 gal · 24.3 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.87 $25.74
Mid-grade $4.48 $14.38 $28.77
Premium $4.86 $15.60 $31.21
Diesel $4.69 $15.07 $30.14

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 Monticello. The current time is 03:53:44.

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.