How far is Horseheads, NY from Astoria, NY?

The driving distance from Horseheads, NY to Astoria, NY is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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
245.6 mi
04h 11m
Flight
177.98 mi
286.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.98 mi
Kilometers
286.43 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.6 mi
Kilometers
395.25 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Sun, Apr 19, 3:47 AM EDT
Return by in Horseheads
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horseheads
2026-04-18T23:35
Arrive Astoria
Sun, Apr 19, 3:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 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
8:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Horseheads
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
Tusten
NY

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

From Horseheads
122.4 mi
02h 05m
To Astoria
123.2 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1153 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    63.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  23. 23

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: Queens

    2122 ft · 58 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  27. 27

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

    1846 ft · 50 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  29. 29

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

    30 m · 2 sec

  30. 30

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

    818 ft · 22 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 29th Street

    96 m · 9 sec · 29th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

    1905 ft · 1 min · Astoria Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn left onto 21st Street

    1005 ft · 28 sec · 21st Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto 30th Avenue

    1129 ft · 41 sec · 30th Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn sharp right onto 12th Street

    118 m · 19 sec · 12th Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Horseheads 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
36 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 33%
Southern Tier Expressway
63.8 mi · 26%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 22%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 10%
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.46 mi · 2%
I 84 East
4.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

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
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.6 mi
178 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 05m from Horseheads
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Horseheads and Partly Sunny near Astoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.4 miles from Horseheads and 123.2 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 178 miles (286.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.76 one way or $69.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Horseheads and Partly Sunny near Astoria.

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horseheads and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 177.98 mi (286.43 km).

Horseheads

#1 Horseheads

Village in New York, USA

Population6,244
Coordinates42.1670200, -76.8205100
Altitude273
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: South Main Street (-76.820473, 42.167029)
End: 12th Street (-73.930134, 40.77205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.67 gal
32.81 L · about $34.76
Round trip
$69.52
17.34 gal · 65.62 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.1 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $34.76 $69.52
Mid-grade $4.48 $38.85 $77.70
Premium $4.86 $42.14 $84.29
Diesel $4.69 $40.70 $81.39

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 Horseheads and Astoria. The current time is 23:35:19.

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.