How far is Riga, NY from Astoria, NY?

Fastest route

The distance from Riga, New York 14428 to Astoria, Queens, NY is approximately 349 miles (562 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 5 hours and 40 minutes via I-80 E, and this route includes tolls.

Directions

  • Head south on NY-36 S toward NY-33A W.
  • Turn left onto NY-33A E/NY-36 S.
  • At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Main St.
  • Turn left onto MacIntyre Rd.
  • Turn left to stay on River Rd.
  • At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on NY-63 S.
  • Turn left to merge onto I-390 S toward Corning.
  • Continue on I-390 S. Take I-86 E, NY-17 E, I-81 S, I-380 S, and I-80 E to Hoyt Ave S/Truck I-278 in Queens, New York.
  • Take the exit toward 31 St/Astoria Blvd from I-278 W.
  • Merge onto Hoyt Ave S/Truck I-278.
  • Drive to 31st St.
  • Merge onto Hoyt Ave S/Truck I-278.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Plan your trip ahead of time and consider the estimated travel time of 5 hours and 40 minutes.
  • 🛣️ Follow the directions and signs for I-80 E to reach your destination efficiently.
  • 💰 Keep in mind that this route includes tolls, so prepare the necessary funds or consider alternative routes if desired.
  • ⛽ Make sure to have sufficient fuel for the journey, especially if there are long stretches without gas stations.
  • 🚧 Stay updated on current road conditions and potential construction or traffic delays along the way.
  • 📱 Use a reliable navigation app or GPS device to help you navigate the route smoothly.
  • 🍽️ Consider making stops along the way to stretch your legs, grab a bite to eat, or enjoy the scenery.
Trip Tools

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Quick Snapshot
Road
351.49 mi
06h 01m
Flight
257.85 mi
414.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.85 mi
Kilometers
414.97 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
351.49 mi
Kilometers
565.67 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM EDT
Return by in Riga
Thu, Apr 23, 10:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riga
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Astoria
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 1:31 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riga
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Riverside
NY

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

From Riga
170.8 mi
03h 00m
To Astoria
180.7 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
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 Riga and Astoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Churchville-Riga Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Churchville-Riga Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chili-Riga Center Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Chili-Riga Center Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1307 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Western Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    2969 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

    2420 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 414

    1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Clark Street Road

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Street

    69 m · 12 sec · State Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dill Street

    720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Loop Road

    140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Genesee Street Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  21. 21

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 41

    9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North West Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 54 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  28. 28

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  29. 29

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  34. 34

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

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  40. 40

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  44. 44

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  45. 45

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  46. 46

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  47. 47

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  48. 48

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: Queens

    2122 ft · 58 sec

  49. 49

    Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  50. 50

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

    1846 ft · 50 sec

  51. 51

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  52. 52

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

    30 m · 2 sec

  53. 53

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

    818 ft · 22 sec

  54. 54

    Turn right onto 29th Street

    96 m · 9 sec · 29th Street

  55. 55

    Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

    1905 ft · 1 min · Astoria Boulevard

  56. 56

    Turn left onto 21st Street

    1005 ft · 28 sec · 21st Street

  57. 57

    Turn right onto 30th Avenue

    1129 ft · 41 sec · 30th Avenue

  58. 58

    Turn sharp right onto 12th Street

    118 m · 19 sec · 12th Street

  59. 59

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
59 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
7 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
99 mi · 28%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 23%
New York State Thruway
57.9 mi · 16%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 7%
East Lake Road
9.92 mi · 3%
State Highway 41
9.82 mi · 3%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+93.6 mi
257.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
03h 00m from Riga
Leave By
11:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Riga 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 Riga to Astoria?

The road trip is about 351.5 miles (565.7 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.8 miles from Riga and 180.7 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 257.9 miles (415 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.71 one way or $99.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

67 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riga and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 257.85 mi (414.97 km).

Riga

#1 Riga

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

Population5,649
Coordinates43.0695100, -77.8839000
Altitude194
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: Churchville-Riga Road (-77.884059, 43.069506)
End: 12th Street (-73.930134, 40.77205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 566 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.4 gal
46.95 L · about $49.71
Round trip
$99.42
24.8 gal · 93.9 L
Estimated CO2
110.2 kg one way
Round trip: 220.4 kg / 486 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $49.71 $99.42
Mid-grade $4.48 $55.56 $111.13
Premium $4.86 $60.28 $120.55
Diesel $4.69 $58.21 $116.41

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 Riga and Astoria. The current time is 22:32:56.

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