How far is Rome, NY from Astoria, NY?

The driving distance from Rome, NY to Astoria, NY is about 292 miles (469.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
292 mi
04h 57m
Flight
253.77 mi
408.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.77 mi
Kilometers
408.4 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
292 mi
Kilometers
469.93 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Sun, Apr 19, 11:44 AM EDT
Return by in Rome
Sun, Apr 19, 4:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rome
2026-04-19T06:47
Arrive Astoria
Sun, Apr 19, 11:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 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
7:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rome
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rensselaer
NY

City in Indiana

From Rome
143.5 mi
02h 28m
To Astoria
148.6 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ausable Drive

    2297 ft · 2 min · Ausable Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto College Street

    154 m · 22 sec · College Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 9N

    17.1 mi · 26 min · State Highway 9N

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 73

    11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 87 South

    1717 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    103.7 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Adirondack Northway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  22. 22

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  23. 23

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: Queens

    2122 ft · 58 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  26. 26

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

    1846 ft · 50 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  28. 28

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

    30 m · 2 sec

  29. 29

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

    818 ft · 22 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 29th Street

    96 m · 9 sec · 29th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

    1905 ft · 1 min · Astoria Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto 21st Street

    1005 ft · 28 sec · 21st Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto 30th Avenue

    1129 ft · 41 sec · 30th Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn sharp right onto 12th Street

    118 m · 19 sec · 12th Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rome 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
35 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
120 mi · 41%
Adirondack Northway
104 mi · 36%
State Highway 9N
17.1 mi · 6%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 5%
State Highway 73
11.5 mi · 4%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

118 mi · 02h 17m

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
04h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
253.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rensselaer
02h 28m from Rome
Leave By
7:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Rome and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Astoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 292 miles (469.9 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?

Rensselaer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.5 miles from Rome and 148.6 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 7:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.29 one way or $82.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Rome and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Astoria.

Stop Ideas Near Rensselaer

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

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

25 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Hudson

44 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

45 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rome and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 253.77 mi (408.4 km).

Rome

#1 Rome

City in New York, United States

Population32,145
Coordinates44.4406000, -73.6881900
Altitude174
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: Ausable Drive (-73.688188, 44.440613)
End: 12th Street (-73.930134, 40.77205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 470 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.3 gal
39 L · about $41.29
Round trip
$82.59
20.6 gal · 78 L
Estimated CO2
91.5 kg one way
Round trip: 183.1 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $41.29 $82.59
Mid-grade $4.48 $46.15 $92.31
Premium $4.86 $50.07 $100.14
Diesel $4.69 $48.35 $96.70

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rome and Astoria. The current time is 06:47:02.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.