How far is Astoria, NY from Saranac, NY?
The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Saranac, NY is about 318.7 miles (512.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.2 miles (431.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 01m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Saratoga County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and Saranac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Saranac.
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Start on 12th Street
7 m · 4 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Astoria Boulevard
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Turn left onto 33rd Street
63 m · 14 sec · 33rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North
80 m · 9 sec · Astoria Boulevard North
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Continue on Hoyt Avenue North
112 m · 15 sec · Hoyt Avenue North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East
154 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Randalls Island
821 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Manhattan, Randalls Island
2737 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1857 ft · 42 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue
39 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North
1962 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight right onto Harlem River Drive
2.3 mi · 4 min · Harlem River Drive
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street
2580 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
745 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)
549 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway
2220 ft · 42 sec · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
951 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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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
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
1351 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
1863 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
1472 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
145.9 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 3: Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake
1.5 km · 3 min
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Turn left onto State Route 3
1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 3
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Turn right onto Military Turnpike
1.8 mi · 2 min · Military Turnpike
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
131 m · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
7.4 mi · 11 min · Water Street
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Turn right onto Umc Road
102 m · 20 sec · Umc Road
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Turn left onto Ganong Drive
158 m · 23 sec · Ganong Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ganong Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and Saranac.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Adirondack Northway
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
146 mi · 02h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Astoria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saranac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Astoria to Saranac?
The road trip is about 318.7 miles (512.9 km) and usually takes 06h 30m 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?
Halfmoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.4 miles from Astoria and 159.3 miles from Saranac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268.2 miles (431.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 $45.10 one way or $90.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Astoria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saranac.
Stop Ideas Near Halfmoon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Albany City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Halfmoon.
Schenectady
Albany–Rensselaer
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Saranac. Straight-line distance: 268.21 mi (431.64 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 Saranac
Human settlement in Clinton County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,918 |
| Coordinates | 44.6514300, -73.7434800 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saranac (-73.74348, 44.65143)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 513 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $45.10 | $90.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $50.41 | $100.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $54.69 | $109.37 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $52.81 | $105.62 |
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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