Busti, NY to Astoria, NY is 372.2 miles and takes about 7h 48m via Keystone Shortway and US 62, with a fuel budget near $66 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, offering a straightforward path across the state. With a low percentage of highway driving, expect more local roads and potentially slower speeds as you get closer to your destination. It's a manageable one-day trip, but be prepared for a good chunk of time on surface streets, especially as you approach the city. This route is best for those who don't mind a bit more time on non-highway roads for a direct connection.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
186.1 miles from Busti, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
262.7 mi
4h 57m
PA 948
23.8 mi
35m
US 62
11.9 mi
13m
Boot Jack Road
11.2 mi
16m
State Park Road
8.1 mi
14m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.4 mi
11m
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
5m
Hoovertown Road
5 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 262.7 mi, about 4h 57m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 194 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,076 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,665
Quietest
1 AM
~346 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Busti, NY and Astoria, NY.
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Start on Busti-Stillwater Road
3.8 mi·5 min·Busti-Stillwater Road
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Turn right onto Kiantone Road
4.8 mi·6 min·Kiantone Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 62
12 mi·13 min·US 62
4
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi·23 sec·West 4th Avenue
5
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Hickory Street
6
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi·24 sec·Hickory Bridge
7
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi·57 sec·Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi·3 min·Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi·35 sec·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi·2 min·North Main Street
12
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi·6 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
13
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi·2 min·West Main Street
14
Take the exit
265 ft·9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
15
Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi·4 min·South Main Street
16
Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi·12 min·PA 948
17
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi·4 min·PA 66
18
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi·22 min·PA 948
19
Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi·2 min·West Main Street
20
Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi·16 min·Boot Jack Road
21
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi·6 min·Penfield Road
22
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi·8 min·Hoovertown Road
23
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi·14 min·State Park Road
24
Turn left
0.3 mi·40 sec
25
Merge onto I 80
263 mi·4 hr 57 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·5 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower LevelUse the slight right lane.
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 70A-BToward Leonia, TeaneckUse the slight right lane.
29
Turn right
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 70AToward LeoniaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft·9 sec·Degraw Avenue
31
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi·2 min·Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Continue on CR 56
469 ft·13 sec·Main Street
33
Take the ramp
472 ft·12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
34
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi·28 sec·Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
312 ft·4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
36
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi·20 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
38
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.8 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
40
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 1C-DToward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee StadiumUse the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·57 sec
Exit 1DToward I 87 South: QueensUse the slight left lane.
42
Merge onto I 87
2.8 mi·4 min·Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·50 sec
Toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, QueensUse the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Continue on I 278
2.3 mi·4 min·Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Take the exit onto I 278 Truck
98 ft·2 sec·I 278 Truck
Exit 45Toward 31st Street, Astoria BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
46
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
47
Turn right onto 29th Street
315 ft·8 sec·29th Street
Use the right lane.
48
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
0.4 mi·1 min·Astoria Boulevard
Use the right lane.
49
Turn left onto 21st Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·21st Street
50
Turn right onto 30th Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·30th Avenue
51
Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
386 ft·18 sec·12th Street
52
Arrive at destination
12th Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7h 48m drive, consider leaving early in the morning to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you near Astoria. With two recommended stops, you can break up the 372.2 miles effectively. The longest stretch without a stop is 262.7 miles on the Keystone Shortway, so plan your first break before you reach that point. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $66, and remember that surface roads can sometimes have fewer immediate fuel options than major highways. Given it's a single-day trip, flexibility is key, but knowing where you'll stop for gas and a break beforehand is wise.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 186.1 miles from Busti, NY, or about 4h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.7 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 82 miles or 2h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186.1 miles or 4h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Astoria, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Busti, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Busti, NY
This is one driving day of about 372.2 miles and 7h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Busti, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 262.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 360 and 368.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
360 mi into trip|~7h 25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
360.2 mi into trip|~7h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
8
365 mi into trip|~7h 33m in
Take the exit toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1C-D
Toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany,...
8
365.2 mi into trip|~7h 34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87 South: Queens
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 1D
Toward I 87 South: Queens
8
368.5 mi into trip|~7h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queen...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.21 one way
$120.42 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg130 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$65.34
$130.68
premium
$4.85
$71.04
$142.08
diesel
$4.80
$70.28
$140.56
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$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
$60
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$101–$126
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
111.7
1
$39.08
$17.87
Efficient EV
93.1
1
$32.57
$14.89
EV Truck/SUV
148.9
1
$52.11
$23.82
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Busti, NY
Afternoon
in Busti on Sunday
Local time
1:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Smoke
W 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Astoria, NY
Afternoon
in Astoria on Sunday
Local time
1:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Smoke
NW 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
81°F
Chemung, NY
186 mi in
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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 48m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 372.2
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 372.2
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 372.2
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 372.2
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 372.2
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
7 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 372.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on surface roads, with only 12% of the total distance on highways. You'll experience a long stretch of 262.7 miles on the Keystone Shortway before transitioning to surface streets. Expect to encounter more traffic signals and varied speed limits once you leave the main highway segments. The majority of your time will be spent on roads that feel more connected to the local landscape rather than high-speed interstate cruising.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
52 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 262.7 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 360 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 372.2 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 360 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 360.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 365 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 48m. Total distance: 372.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 48m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 262.7 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. 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.
Yes — we found about 33 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Astoria, 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 33 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 360 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 360.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 365 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.8 hours each way, a round trip means 15.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Astoria, NY before the return drive.
