How far is Rome, NY from Astoria, NY?
The driving distance from Rome, NY to Astoria, NY is about 256.9 miles (413.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.9 miles (299.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on North James Street
1271 ft · 24 sec · North James Street
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Turn left onto Erie Boulevard East
1.1 mi · 2 min · Erie Boulevard East
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
998 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South
840 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118.2 mi · 2 hr 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 · 41 sec · 30th Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
118 m · 19 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 Rome and Astoria.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Rome and Sunny 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 256.9 miles (413.5 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?
Stuyvesant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.8 miles from Rome and 131.1 miles from Astoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.9 miles (299.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 71 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.75 one way or $77.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Rome and Sunny near Astoria.
Stop Ideas Near Stuyvesant
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 Stuyvesant.
Hudson
Albany–Rensselaer
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rome and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 185.95 mi (299.25 km).
#1 Rome
Rome is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.2128500, -75.4557300 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| 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: 413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.27 | $38.75 | $77.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $43.84 | $87.69 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $47.45 | $94.91 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $58.47 | $116.95 |
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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