How far is Ithaca, NY from Astoria, NY?
The driving distance from Ithaca, NY to Astoria, NY is about 233 miles (375 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ithaca and Astoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ithaca and Astoria.
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Start on East Seneca Street
20 m · 6 sec · East Seneca Street
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Turn right onto North Tioga Street
99 m · 15 sec · North Tioga Street
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Turn right onto East Buffalo Street
1267 ft · 39 sec · East Buffalo Street
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Turn right onto Schuyler Place
814 ft · 28 sec · Schuyler Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East State Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East State Street
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Continue on Slaterville Road
11.1 mi · 17 min · Slaterville Road
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Continue on State Highway 79
15.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 79
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Continue on Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right
1 km · 48 sec
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Take the exit left toward I 81 South
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
1503 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
2128 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Leonia
1032 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
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Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
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Continue on Main Street
143 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
144 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
95 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
1649 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: Queens
2122 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
1846 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
30 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
818 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto 29th Street
96 m · 9 sec · 29th Street
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Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
1905 ft · 1 min · Astoria Boulevard
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Turn left onto 21st Street
1005 ft · 28 sec · 21st Street
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Turn right onto 30th Avenue
1129 ft · 41 sec · 30th Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
118 m · 19 sec · 12th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ithaca and Astoria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Ithaca and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Astoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ithaca to Astoria?
The road trip is about 233 miles (375 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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 116 miles from Ithaca and 117 miles from Astoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.95 one way or $65.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Ithaca and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Astoria.
Stop Ideas Near Tusten
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tusten.
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Poughkeepsie station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ithaca and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 175.69 mi (282.74 km).
#1 Ithaca
City in New York, USA
| Population | 30,981 |
| Coordinates | 42.4406300, -76.4966100 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Astoria
Astoria is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7720500, -73.9301400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: 12th Street (-73.930134, 40.77205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $32.95 | $65.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $36.83 | $73.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $39.96 | $79.91 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $38.58 | $77.17 |
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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