How far is Saranac, NY from Astoria, NY?

The driving distance from Saranac, NY to Astoria, NY is about 316 miles (508.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.2 miles (431.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
316.05 mi
05h 19m
Flight
268.21 mi
431.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.21 mi
Kilometers
431.64 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.05 mi
Kilometers
508.63 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Sat, Apr 18, 1:18 AM EDT
Return by in Saranac
Sat, Apr 18, 6:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saranac
2026-04-17T19:59
Arrive Astoria
Sat, Apr 18, 1:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 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
6:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saranac
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Halfmoon
NY

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

From Saranac
159.4 mi
02h 39m
To Astoria
156.6 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
80°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ganong Drive

    158 m · 25 sec · Ganong Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Umc Road

    102 m · 20 sec · Umc Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Water Street

    11.7 mi · 18 min · Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Military Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Military Turnpike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 3

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 3

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1575 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    152 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Adirondack Northway

  9. 9

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

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

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

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

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

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  23. 23

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  24. 24

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: Queens

    2122 ft · 58 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  27. 27

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

    1846 ft · 50 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  29. 29

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

    30 m · 2 sec

  30. 30

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

    818 ft · 22 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 29th Street

    96 m · 9 sec · 29th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

    1905 ft · 1 min · Astoria Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn left onto 21st Street

    1005 ft · 28 sec · 21st Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto 30th Avenue

    1129 ft · 41 sec · 30th Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn sharp right onto 12th Street

    118 m · 19 sec · 12th Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saranac 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
36 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
152 mi · 48%
I 87 South
119 mi · 38%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 4%
Water Street
11.7 mi · 4%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 2%
Major Deegan Expressway
2.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

152 mi · 02h 57m

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
05h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
268.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Halfmoon
02h 39m from Saranac
Leave By
6:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saranac and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Astoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316 miles (508.6 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?

Halfmoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.4 miles from Saranac and 156.6 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 268.2 miles (431.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 6:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.70 one way or $89.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saranac and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Astoria.

Stop Ideas Near Halfmoon

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Halfmoon and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Halfmoon.

RAIL

Schenectady

18 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

21 mi away
525 East St.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

28 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

29 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saranac and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 268.21 mi (431.64 km).

Saranac

#1 Saranac

Human settlement in Clinton County, New York, United States of America

Population3,918
Coordinates44.6514300, -73.7434800
Altitude243
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: Ganong Drive (-73.743577, 44.651503)
End: 12th Street (-73.930134, 40.77205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.15 gal
42.22 L · about $44.70
Round trip
$89.40
22.3 gal · 84.44 L
Estimated CO2
99.1 kg one way
Round trip: 198.2 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $44.70 $89.40
Mid-grade $4.48 $49.96 $99.93
Premium $4.86 $54.20 $108.40
Diesel $4.69 $52.34 $104.68

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Saranac and Astoria. The current time is 19:59:20.

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.