Trip from Astoria, NY to Warsaw, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 53m

Distance

334.7 mi

539 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

6h 42m ★

6 AM

6h 53m

8 AM

7h 17m

10 AM

7h 2m

12 PM

6h 59m

3 PM

7h 3m

5 PM

7h 15m

8 PM

6h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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neighborhood in Queens, New York City, United States

Astoria, NY

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Astoria to Warsaw covers 334.7 miles across New York State, typically taking about 6 hours and 53 minutes behind the wheel. Given the duration, this is a manageable trek for a single day, though it certainly qualifies as a full day of travel. You can expect to spend approximately $54 on fuel for the journey, so factor that into your road trip budget. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares like I-86, I-81, and the Christopher Columbus Highway. Whether you are heading upstate for business or a change of scenery, this highway-focused transit stays within the Northeast region, providing a direct connection between these two points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

167.4 miles from Astoria, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 28m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 86	100 mi	1h 56m
I 81	58.1 mi	1h 9m
Christopher Columbus Highway	44.6 mi	52m
Genesee Expressway	32.9 mi	37m
I 380	27.7 mi	30m
Keystone Shortway	17.3 mi	24m
US 46	10.8 mi	12m
NJ 3	10.2 mi	12m

Longest stretch: I 86 — 100 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Warsaw, NY.

Start on 12th Street

23 ft · 4 sec · 12th Street

Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

331 ft · 16 sec · Astoria Boulevard

Turn right onto 14th Street

277 ft · 17 sec · 14th Street

Turn left onto 29th Avenue

0.1 mi · 27 sec · 29th Avenue

Turn right onto 21st Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · 21st Street

Turn left onto 41st Avenue

0.2 mi · 28 sec · 41st Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Crescent Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Crescent Street

Take the ramp

113 ft · 5 sec

Toward Edward Cochran, Queensboro Bridge

Merge onto NY 25

1.4 mi · 2 min · NY 25

Keep slight left at fork

297 ft · 15 sec

Toward 2nd Avenue South Use the left lane.

Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · 2nd Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto East 57th Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · East 57th Street

Turn left onto 9th Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · 9th Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto West 41st Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · West 41st Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Galvin Avenue

262 ft · 11 sec · Galvin Avenue

Toward Lincoln Tunnel

Take the ramp

477 ft · 11 sec

Toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey Use the straight lane.

Merge onto NY 495

3.4 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Tunnel

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 29 sec

Toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

453 ft · 7 sec

Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 3

10 mi · 12 min · NJ 3

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 46

11 mi · 12 min · US 46

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

Continue on I 80W

1.6 mi · 1 min · Interstate 80 West

Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 21 sec

Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 80

45 mi · 52 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 46 sec

Exit 293 Toward I 380 North: Scranton

Continue on I 380

28 mi · 30 min · I 380

Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17

100 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 86; NY 17

Toward I 86: Corning

Keep slight left at fork onto I 390

33 mi · 37 min · Genesee Expressway

Toward I 390: Rochester

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 6 Toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

Turn left onto NY 36

4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

Continue on NY 36

1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street

Continue on NY 36

1.3 mi · 1 min · Mount Morris Road

Turn left onto CR 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

Continue on US 20A

7.4 mi · 10 min · Leicester Road

Continue on US 20A

3.3 mi · 5 min · East Buffalo Street

Turn left onto NY 19

60 ft · 1 sec · South Main Street

Arrive at destination

NY 19

Trip Plan

Since you have a nearly seven-hour drive ahead of you, consider leaving early in the morning to avoid midday traffic congestion. With only one recommended stop needed to complete the trip, you have plenty of flexibility to stretch your legs whenever you feel the need. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during that 100-mile stretch on I-86 to ensure you aren't caught off guard between major service areas. Because the route is quite linear, checking for construction updates on I-81 before you depart can save you significant time. Pacing yourself is key, so plan that single stop at roughly the halfway mark to maintain your focus for the final leg of the drive.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 167.4 miles from Astoria, NY, or about 3h 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 74 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 167.4 miles or 3h 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warsaw, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Astoria, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Astoria, NY

This is one driving day of about 334.7 miles and 6h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Astoria, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 86 for about 100 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vestal, NY

167 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Endwell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 167.4 miles from Astoria, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Aliada

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Astoria, New York

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $50

Hours: 12–10 pm

+17189322240

Visit website

Il Miglio Brick Oven Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Queens, New York

0.9 mi

THEP Thai Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

1.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Artpresso Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Long Island City, New York

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+19178327021

Visit website

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Long Island City, New York

2.3 mi

51st Bakery & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Long Island City, New York

2.4 mi

Aliada

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $50

Astoria, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+17189322240

Visit website

Il Miglio Brick Oven Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Queens, New York

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+17187777676

Visit website

THEP Thai Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

New York, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–3:30 pm

+12128999995

Visit website

Lumis Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $50 to $10 mile 23.9

Fairfield, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19739442049

Visit website

Paola's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $50 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+12127941890

Visit website

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 23.9

Totowa, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+19735955595

Visit website

OBAO | Midtown Thai & Vietnamese Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

New York, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+12123085588

Visit website

Central Park Boathouse

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Expensive

New York, NY

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17189739339

Visit website

Artpresso Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+19178327021

Visit website

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19178326726

Visit website

51st Bakery & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+17187070554

Visit website

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12123651060

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

+19172614093

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 23.9

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 263

Painted Post, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 239.1

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 95.6

Mt Pocono, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 47.8

Randolph, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+12128498400

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 34

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 9.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | 41st Avenue

Turn left onto 41st Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

3.3 mi into trip | ~7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward 2nd Avenue South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward 2nd Avenue South

3.4 mi into trip | ~7m in | 2nd Avenue

Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

5.8 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the ramp toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey

9.6 mi into trip | ~20m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 3 West: Clifton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$55.09 one way

$110.19 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 117 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$59.57	$119.15
premium	$4.92	$64.87	$129.74
diesel	$5.61	$73.90	$147.80

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

Lincoln Tunnel $16.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$96–$121

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 117.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	100.4	1	$35.14	$16.07
Efficient EV	83.7	0	$29.29	$13.39
EV Truck/SUV	133.9	1	$46.86	$21.42

Gas CO2

117 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Astoria, NY

Late night in Astoria on Sunday

Local time

12:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

SW 13 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Destination

Warsaw, NY

Late night in Warsaw on Sunday

Local time

12:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

44 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 53m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This journey is defined by a highway-focused profile, with 72% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 100 miles on I-86. Expect a consistent interstate experience that prioritizes efficiency over local road exploration. While the drive is straightforward, the transition between these major arteries keeps the pace steady. It is a functional, efficient way to cross the state, perfect for those who prefer steady cruising over frequent navigational changes.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 100 mi on I 86.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near 41st Avenue.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 34 significant decision points across 334.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (41st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (2nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Astoria, NY and Warsaw, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Letchworth Park.

Del Water Gap

30.7 mi in | ~44m

Mahwah

30.9 mi in | ~45m | via I 80W

Letchworth Park

314.1 mi in | ~6h 19m

About the Cities

Starting in Astoria, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1659

Top landmarks

• Museum of the Moving Image — museum and archive in New York, United States

Arriving in Warsaw, NY

Full guide →

Wyoming County is in the Niagara Frontier region of New York.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 53m. Total distance: 334.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 53m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 100 miles on I 86. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with Lincoln Tunnel. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Warsaw, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.9 hours each way, a round trip means 13.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Warsaw, NY before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Astoria, NY to Warsaw, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Aliada

Artpresso Cafe

Aliada

Il Miglio Brick Oven Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant

THEP Thai Restaurant

Lumis Restaurant

Paola's

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

OBAO | Midtown Thai & Vietnamese Restaurant

Central Park Boathouse

Artpresso Cafe

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

51st Bakery & Cafe

Cafe Amrita

Aleef Cafe

Le Cafe Coffee

Duaa’s Cafe

Eagle Rock Cafe

Electric Vehicle Charge Point

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Triborough Bridge Playground B

The Art Farm

Hell Gate Bridge

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ancient Playground

Conservatory Garden

Bounce N Play

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Astoria, NY

Warsaw, NY

Same local time

44 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 53m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Astoria, NY

Arriving in Warsaw, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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