How far is Lowville, NY from Astoria, NY?

The driving distance from Lowville, NY to Astoria, NY is about 295.3 miles (475.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.1 miles (359 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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
295.31 mi
05h 02m
Flight
223.06 mi
358.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.06 mi
Kilometers
358.98 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.31 mi
Kilometers
475.26 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM EDT
Return by in Lowville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowville
2026-04-23T02:06
Arrive Astoria
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowville
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
Delmar
NY

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

From Lowville
145.1 mi
02h 31m
To Astoria
150.2 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shady Avenue

    32 m · 13 sec · Shady Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South State Street

    3100 ft · 2 min · South State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Utica Boulevard

    2768 ft · 1 min · Utica Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Bea Luck Road

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12

  6. 6

    Continue on Erwin Parkway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 12

    22 mi · 31 min · State Highway 12

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Route 49

    2039 ft · 27 sec · State Route 49

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    998 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South

    840 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  27. 27

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  28. 28

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: Queens

    2122 ft · 58 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  31. 31

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

    1846 ft · 50 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  33. 33

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

    30 m · 2 sec

  34. 34

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

    818 ft · 22 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto 29th Street

    96 m · 9 sec · 29th Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

    1905 ft · 1 min · Astoria Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn left onto 21st Street

    1005 ft · 28 sec · 21st Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto 30th Avenue

    1129 ft · 37 sec · 30th Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn sharp right onto 12th Street

    118 m · 17 sec · 12th Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
40 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
202 mi · 68%
State Highway 12
23.1 mi · 8%
Bea Luck Road
19.8 mi · 7%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 5%
Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi · 3%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

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
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.2 mi
223.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delmar
02h 31m from Lowville
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lowville and Mostly Sunny near Astoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 295.3 miles (475.3 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Delmar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.1 miles from Lowville and 150.2 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 223.1 miles (359 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.2 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 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.77 one way or $83.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lowville and Mostly Sunny near Astoria.

Stop Ideas Near Delmar

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 Delmar and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 2.3 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

8 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

23 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Hudson

41 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

47 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowville and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 223.06 mi (358.98 km).

Lowville

#1 Lowville

Town in Lewis County, New York, United States of America

Population3,293
Coordinates43.7867400, -75.4918500
Altitude269
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: Shady Avenue (-75.49185, 43.786738)
End: 12th Street (-73.930134, 40.77205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.42 gal
39.45 L · about $41.77
Round trip
$83.55
20.84 gal · 78.9 L
Estimated CO2
92.6 kg one way
Round trip: 185.2 kg / 408 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $41.77 $83.55
Mid-grade $4.48 $46.69 $93.38
Premium $4.86 $50.65 $101.30
Diesel $4.69 $48.91 $97.82

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowville and Astoria. The current time is 02:06:35.

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.