How far is Ghent, NY from Astoria, NY?

The driving distance from Ghent, NY to Astoria, NY is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
123.14 mi
02h 14m
Flight
108.81 mi
175.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.81 mi
Kilometers
175.12 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.14 mi
Kilometers
198.17 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Sun, Apr 19, 11:51 AM EDT
Return by in Ghent
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ghent
2026-04-19T09:37
Arrive Astoria
Sun, Apr 19, 11:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ghent
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Fishkill
NY

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

From Ghent
61.7 mi
01h 07m
To Astoria
61.4 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Garage Place Road

    17 m · 6 sec · Garage Place Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 82

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 82

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1723 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    75.9 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Taconic State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers

    2588 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    15.5 mi · 21 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mosholu Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mosholu Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens

    1846 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard

    30 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard

    818 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 29th Street

    96 m · 9 sec · 29th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

    1905 ft · 1 min · Astoria Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 21st Street

    1005 ft · 28 sec · 21st Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 30th Avenue

    1129 ft · 41 sec · 30th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right onto 12th Street

    118 m · 19 sec · 12th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taconic State Parkway
75.9 mi · 62%
Saw Mill River Parkway
15.5 mi · 13%
Major Deegan Expressway
6.8 mi · 6%
State Highway 82
5.1 mi · 4%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.31 mi · 2%
Mosholu Parkway
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Taconic State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

75.9 mi · 01h 43m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
108.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Fishkill
01h 07m from Ghent
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Ghent and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Astoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

East Fishkill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Ghent and 61.4 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.44 one way or $34.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Ghent and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Astoria.

Stop Ideas Near East Fishkill

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

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

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Poughkeepsie station

21 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

41 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

43 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

60 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ghent and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 108.81 mi (175.12 km).

Ghent

#1 Ghent

Town in New York state

Population5,083
Coordinates42.3292500, -73.6156700
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
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#2 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Garage Place Road (-73.615658, 42.329265)
End: 12th Street (-73.930134, 40.77205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.45 L · about $17.44
Round trip
$34.88
8.7 gal · 32.9 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $17.44 $34.88
Mid-grade $4.48 $19.49 $38.98
Premium $4.86 $21.15 $42.29
Diesel $4.69 $20.42 $40.84

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ghent and Astoria. The current time is 09:37:40.

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.