How far is Monticello, NY from Astoria, NY?
The driving distance from Monticello, NY to Astoria, NY is about 93.8 miles (151 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monticello and Astoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monticello and Astoria.
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Start on Broadway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NY 17
68 m · 13 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto NY 17
26 m · 2 sec
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Take the ramp right toward NY 17 East: New York City
1057 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
40.5 mi · 48 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
1.1 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 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 · 37 sec · 30th Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
118 m · 17 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 Monticello and Astoria.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
NY 17 East
Merge slight left
40.5 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Monticello 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 Monticello to Astoria?
The road trip is about 93.8 miles (151 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Harriman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Monticello and 48.3 miles from Astoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Monticello and Partly Sunny near Astoria.
Stop Ideas Near Harriman
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 Harriman.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
Poughkeepsie station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 72.69 mi (116.99 km).
#1 Monticello
Village in Sullivan County, New York
| Population | 6,402 |
| Coordinates | 41.6556500, -74.6893300 |
| Altitude | 461 |
| 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: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $14.83 | $29.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.09 | $32.18 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $15.54 | $31.07 |
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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