The drive from Haviland, NY to Astoria, NY covers 81 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Albany Post Road, Saw Mill River Parkway, US 6 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.8 miles on Albany Post Road.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.5 miles from Haviland, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Albany Post Road
24.8 mi
32m
Saw Mill River Parkway
15.5 mi
21m
US 6
14.9 mi
23m
Delafield Street
8.2 mi
11m
Major Deegan Expressway
6.8 mi
10m
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi
4m
NY 9A
1.8 mi
2m
Saint Andrew Road
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Albany Post Road
— 24.8 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haviland, NY and Astoria, NY.
1
Start on Douglas Road
0.1 mi·31 sec·Douglas Road
2
Turn left onto Roosevelt Road
0.2 mi·53 sec·Roosevelt Road
3
Turn right onto Franklin Road
0.1 mi·33 sec·Franklin Road
4
Turn left onto NY 9G
0.8 mi·1 min·Violet Avenue
5
Turn right onto CR 40A
1.2 mi·1 min·Saint Andrew Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 9
1.6 mi·1 min·Albany Post Road
7
Continue on US 9
1.2 mi·1 min·North Road
8
Continue on US 9
8.2 mi·11 min·Delafield Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 9
23 mi·30 min·Albany Post Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto US 6; US 9; US 202
201 ft·2 sec·US 6; US 9; US 202
Toward Peekskill
11
Continue on US 6; US 9; US 202
0.2 mi·10 sec·US 6; US 9; US 202
Toward Peekskill
12
Continue on US 6; US 9; US 202
15 mi·23 min·US 6; US 9; US 202
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto NY 9A; NY 100
1.8 mi·2 min·NY 9A; NY 100
Toward New York CityUse the straight lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·20 sec
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
15
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
15 mi·21 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, YonkersUse the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on HH
0.4 mi·32 sec·Henry Hudson Parkway
17
Keep slight left at fork onto MP
0.9 mi·1 min·Mosholu Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy BridgeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 87
6.8 mi·10 min·Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·50 sec
Toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, QueensUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 278
2.3 mi·4 min·Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit onto I 278 Truck
98 ft·2 sec·I 278 Truck
Exit 45Toward 31st Street, Astoria BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
24
Turn right onto 29th Street
315 ft·8 sec·29th Street
Use the right lane.
25
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
0.4 mi·1 min·Astoria Boulevard
Use the right lane.
26
Turn left onto 21st Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·21st Street
27
Turn right onto 30th Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·30th Avenue
28
Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
386 ft·18 sec·12th Street
29
Arrive at destination
12th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.5 miles from Haviland, NY, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.8 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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.5 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
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 Haviland, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Haviland, NY
This is one driving day of about 81 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Haviland, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Albany Post Road for about 24.8 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 53.5 and 79.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
53.5 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
7
70.2 mi into trip|~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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.
Toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F....
8
77.3 mi into trip|~1h 49m 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...
8
79.9 mi into trip|~1h 54m in|I 278 Truck
Take the exit onto I 278 Truck toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 45
Toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
7
79.9 mi into trip|~1h 54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.48 one way
$26.97 round trip
$4.23/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.55
$14.51
$29.03
premium
$4.99
$15.90
$31.81
diesel
$5.35
$17.06
$34.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-27.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.3
0
$8.50
$3.89
Efficient EV
20.3
0
$7.09
$3.24
EV Truck/SUV
32.4
0
$11.34
$5.18
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 29, 2026
Origin
Haviland, NY
Late night
in Haviland on Wednesday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Astoria, NY
Late night
in Astoria on Wednesday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Buchanan, NY
41 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
10 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
1h 58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
81 mi in 1h 58m — 47% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Albany Post Road.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.8 mi on Albany Post Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 53.5 miles in near Saw Mill River Parkway.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 53.5 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Haviland, NY and Astoria, NY, road signs point toward Peekskill, New York City, Saw Mill River Parkway South and Yonkers.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 81 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.8 miles on Albany Post Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 53.5 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Astoria, NY before heading back.
