How far is Astoria, NY from Potsdam, NY?

The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Potsdam, NY is about 343.1 miles (552.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
343.03 mi
07h 31m
Flight
274.53 mi
441.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
274.53 mi
Kilometers
441.82 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
343.03 mi
Kilometers
552.06 km
Drive Time
07h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Potsdam
Mon, May 25, 8:52 AM EDT
Return by in Astoria
Mon, May 25, 4:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Astoria
2026-05-25T01:21
Arrive Potsdam
Mon, May 25, 8:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:31 PM to 3:01 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Astoria
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Malta
NY

Town in Saratoga County, New York, United States

From Astoria
171.5 mi
03h 45m
To Potsdam
171.5 mi
03h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
73°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 12 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight left

    1863 ft · 29 sec

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs

    1472 ft · 50 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

    1.3 km · 2 min

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    71 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Adirondack Northway

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Pottersville, Minerva

    1346 ft · 31 sec

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Valley Farm Road

    1941 ft · 50 sec · Valley Farm Road

  42. 42

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1157 ft · 33 sec

  43. 43

    Turn slight left onto Olmstedville Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Olmstedville Road

  44. 44

    Continue on County Highway 29

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway 29

  45. 45

    Keep slight right to continue on Donnelly Road

    3076 ft · 1 min · Donnelly Road

  46. 46

    Continue on A P Morse Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · A P Morse Highway

  47. 47

    Turn straight onto State Highway 28N

    29.6 mi · 42 min · State Highway 28N

  48. 48

    Continue on Newcomb Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Newcomb Road

  49. 49

    Continue on State Highway 28N

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 28N

  50. 50

    Turn right onto Adirondack Trail

    2171 ft · 53 sec · Adirondack Trail

  51. 51

    Turn slight left onto Lake Street

    1628 ft · 40 sec · Lake Street

  52. 52

    Continue on Adirondack Trail

    18.2 mi · 25 min · Adirondack Trail

  53. 53

    Continue on Moody Road

    2469 ft · 47 sec · Moody Road

  54. 54

    Continue on Adirondack Trail

    1.2 km · 1 min · Adirondack Trail

  55. 55

    Continue on Wawbeek Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Wawbeek Avenue

  56. 56

    Turn right onto Park Street

    911 ft · 34 sec · Park Street

  57. 57

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    86 m · 13 sec · Mill Street

  58. 58

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    791 ft · 25 sec · Lake Street

  59. 59

    Continue on Demars Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Demars Boulevard

  60. 60

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  61. 61

    Continue on State Route 3

    14.8 mi · 20 min · State Route 3

  62. 62

    Turn right onto State Highway 56

    31.4 mi · 47 min · State Highway 56

  63. 63

    Continue on Pierrepont Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pierrepont Avenue

  64. 64

    Continue on Park Street

    136 m · 17 sec · Park Street

  65. 65

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

    86 m · 10 sec · Elm Street

  66. 66

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
66 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
113 mi · 33%
Adirondack Northway
71 mi · 21%
State Highway 56
31.4 mi · 9%
State Highway 28N
30.3 mi · 9%
Adirondack Trail
19.3 mi · 6%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

112 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.6 mi
274.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malta
03h 45m from Astoria
Leave By
8:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Astoria and Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Potsdam.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 343.1 miles (552.1 km) and usually takes 07h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Malta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.5 miles from Astoria and 171.5 miles from Potsdam.

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

The direct path is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.51 one way or $97.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Astoria and Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Potsdam.

Stop Ideas Near Malta

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Malta and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Schenectady City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Schenectady City Hall

Schenectady , NY
105 Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.7/5 18 reviews City government office
Saratoga Springs Traffic Court
Nearby stop 8 mi away

Saratoga Springs Traffic Court

Saratoga Springs , NY
474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Malta.

BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

12 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

12 mi away
26 Station Lane
RAIL

Schenectady

21 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

34 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Potsdam. Straight-line distance: 274.53 mi (441.82 km).

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#1 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Potsdam

#2 Potsdam

Village in New York

Population8,796
Coordinates44.6697800, -74.9813100
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: Astoria (-73.93014, 40.77205)
End: Potsdam (-74.98131, 44.66978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 552 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.1 gal
45.82 L · about $48.51
Round trip
$97.02
24.2 gal · 91.64 L
Estimated CO2
107.5 kg one way
Round trip: 215.1 kg / 474 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $48.51 $97.02
Mid-grade $4.48 $54.22 $108.44
Premium $4.86 $58.82 $117.64
Diesel $4.69 $56.80 $113.59

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Astoria and Potsdam. The current time is 01:21:43.

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.