How far is Walden, NY from Astoria, NY?
The driving distance from Walden, NY to Astoria, NY is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walden and Astoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walden and Astoria.
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Start on Bank Street
8 m · 3 sec · Bank Street
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Continue on Main Street
125 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Orange Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Orange Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 17K
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 17K
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Turn left onto I 84 East: Newburgh Beacon Bridge
1494 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87: New York State Thruway Toll, Albany, New York City
2718 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
130 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York City
3062 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
29 mi · 34 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 Walden and Astoria.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
29 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Walden and Mostly Sunny near Astoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walden to Astoria?
The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sloatsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Walden and 40.3 miles from Astoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Walden and Mostly Sunny near Astoria.
Stop Ideas Near Sloatsburg
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 Sloatsburg.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walden and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 56.15 mi (90.37 km).
#1 Walden
Village in the Town of Montgomery, Orange County, New York, United States
| Population | 6,839 |
| Coordinates | 41.5612000, -74.1884800 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $10.86 | $21.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.17 | $26.35 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $12.72 | $25.44 |
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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