How far is Union, NY from Astoria, NY?

The driving distance from Union, NY to Astoria, NY is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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
230.2 mi
04h 19m
Flight
176.41 mi
283.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.41 mi
Kilometers
283.9 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.2 mi
Kilometers
370.47 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 7:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-22T22:55
Arrive Astoria
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 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
8:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
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
Rockland
NY

Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States

From Union
117.1 mi
02h 09m
To Astoria
113.2 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
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 Union and Astoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kiley Road

    22 m · 4 sec · Kiley Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Delphi Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Delphi Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rippleton Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Rippleton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 13

    1300 ft · 26 sec · State Route 13

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2491 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on McKinley Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · McKinley Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 13

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 13

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 80

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 80

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 80

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 80

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 26

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Road 16

    11.8 mi · 17 min · County Road 16

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road 44

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 44

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 12

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 12

  15. 15

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2925 ft · 2 min · North Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Rexford Street

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Rexford Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Highway 8

    17.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 8

  18. 18

    Continue on Airport Road

    2268 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 8

    19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8

  20. 20

    Continue on Oak Street

    1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 10

    2251 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 10

  22. 22

    Take the exit left toward NY 17 East

    1287 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    105.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  25. 25

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  27. 27

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  30. 30

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  31. 31

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  34. 34

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  37. 37

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  38. 38

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  39. 39

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: Queens

    2122 ft · 58 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  42. 42

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

    1846 ft · 50 sec

  43. 43

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  44. 44

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

    30 m · 2 sec

  45. 45

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

    818 ft · 22 sec

  46. 46

    Turn right onto 29th Street

    96 m · 9 sec · 29th Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

    1905 ft · 1 min · Astoria Boulevard

  48. 48

    Turn left onto 21st Street

    1005 ft · 28 sec · 21st Street

  49. 49

    Turn right onto 30th Avenue

    1129 ft · 41 sec · 30th Avenue

  50. 50

    Turn sharp right onto 12th Street

    118 m · 19 sec · 12th Street

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union 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
51 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
105 mi · 46%
State Highway 8
36.8 mi · 16%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 6%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 6%
County Road 16
11.8 mi · 5%
State Route 80
8.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

105 mi · 02h 11m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.8 mi
176.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockland
02h 09m from Union
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Union 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 Union to Astoria?

The road trip is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.1 miles from Union and 113.2 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.55 one way or $65.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockland

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

80 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

85 mi away
41 Main St.
BUS

Scranton, PA

87 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

98 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 176.41 mi (283.9 km).

Union

#1 Union

Town in Broome County, New York, United States

Population52,262
Coordinates42.8678400, -75.8871400
Altitude383
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: Kiley Road (-75.887044, 42.867824)
End: 12th Street (-73.930134, 40.77205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.12 gal
30.75 L · about $32.55
Round trip
$65.11
16.24 gal · 61.5 L
Estimated CO2
72.2 kg one way
Round trip: 144.3 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $32.55 $65.11
Mid-grade $4.48 $36.39 $72.77
Premium $4.86 $39.47 $78.94
Diesel $4.69 $38.12 $76.23

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 Union and Astoria. The current time is 22:55:40.

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.