How far is Orange Lake, NY from Astoria, NY?

The driving distance from Orange Lake, NY to Astoria, NY is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
71.76 mi
01h 29m
Flight
53.76 mi
86.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.76 mi
Kilometers
86.52 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.76 mi
Kilometers
115.48 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Wed, Apr 22, 9:06 PM EDT
Return by in Orange Lake
Wed, Apr 22, 10:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange Lake
2026-04-22T19:37
Arrive Astoria
Wed, Apr 22, 9:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orange Lake
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hillburn
NY

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

From Orange Lake
33.1 mi
00h 44m
To Astoria
38.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orange Lake and Astoria.

  1. 1

    Start on South Plank Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Plank Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Route 300

    3211 ft · 1 min · Route 300

  3. 3

    Continue on Union Avenue

    1721 ft · 36 sec · Union Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    3038 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    130 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York City

    3062 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    29 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  19. 19

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  20. 20

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: Queens

    2122 ft · 58 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  23. 23

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

    1846 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  25. 25

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

    30 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

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

    818 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 29th Street

    96 m · 9 sec · 29th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

    1905 ft · 1 min · Astoria Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 21st Street

    1005 ft · 28 sec · 21st Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 30th Avenue

    1129 ft · 41 sec · 30th Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn sharp right onto 12th Street

    118 m · 19 sec · 12th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
32 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
29 mi · 40%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 20%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 10%
Major Deegan Expressway
2.81 mi · 4%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.31 mi · 3%
South Plank Road
1.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

29 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
53.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillburn
00h 44m from Orange Lake
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Orange Lake 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 Orange Lake to Astoria?

The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Hillburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Orange Lake and 38.7 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Orange Lake and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Astoria.

Stop Ideas Near Hillburn

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

25 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

31 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

43 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orange Lake and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 53.76 mi (86.52 km).

Orange Lake

#1 Orange Lake

City in New York, United States of America

Population6,982
Coordinates41.5398200, -74.0982000
Altitude150
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 Plank Road (-74.098202, 41.53992)
End: 12th Street (-73.930134, 40.77205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.58 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.29
5.06 gal · 19.16 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.14 $20.29
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.34 $22.67
Premium $4.86 $12.30 $24.60
Diesel $4.69 $11.88 $23.75

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange Lake and Astoria. The current time is 19:37:10.

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.