Origin
Sloatsburg, NY
Morning in Sloatsburg on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sloatsburg, NY to Astoria, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sloatsburg, NY
Ian Ramírez
Astoria, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Sloatsburg, NY to Astoria, NY is 35.8 miles and takes about 54m via NJ 17 and NJ 4, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New York. It's a quick drive that's mostly on highways, making it a straightforward option when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. You won't need an overnight stay, and the short duration means you can plan this trip with minimal disruption to your day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Orange Turnpike | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| I 95 EXPR | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| NY 17 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| New York State Thruway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 17
— 14.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sloatsburg, NY and Astoria, NY.
1
Start on Trooper Robert V. Conklin Drive
113 ft
·
15 sec
·
Trooper Robert V. Conklin Drive
2
Turn left onto NY 17
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Orange Turnpike
3
Take the ramp onto NY 17
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
NY 17
4
Merge onto I 87; NY 17
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
New York State Thruway
5
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
7
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
10
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
15
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 1C-D
Toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 1D
Toward I 87 South: Queens
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto I 87
2.8 mi
·
4 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, Queens
Use 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 45
Toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
Use 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Sloatsburg, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 32 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
4.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
28.6 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
28.8 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
32 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
$5.89 one way
$11.79 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.15
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Orange Turnpike
(1.6 mi)
$0.11
New York State Thruway
(0.8 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$16
Total
$22
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Astoria, NY
Morning in Astoria on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
54m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 82% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 14.1 miles on NJ 17, which sets the tone for much of the trip. Expect a steady pace as you navigate NJ 4 and the Major Deegan Expressway. The character is less about scenic vistas and more about efficient travel, so be prepared for a consistent driving experience without many dramatic shifts in road type.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.1 mi on NJ 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 17 and NJ 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near NY 17.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 35.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sloatsburg, NY and Astoria, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York, Albany, Yankee Stadium and Manhattan - among others.
Gsp South: Paterson
18.3 mi in
|
~25m
Fort Lee
18.3 mi in
|
~25m
New York
18.3 mi in
|
~25m
Albany
28.6 mi in
|
~40m
Yankee Stadium
28.6 mi in
|
~40m
Manhattan
32 mi in
|
~46m
Queens
32 mi in
|
~46m
About the Cities
Starting in Sloatsburg, NY
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Sloat's Dam and Mill Pond — complex of multiple built objects
- • Old Sloatsburg Cemetery — cemetery
- • Jacob Sloat House — historic house in New York, United States
Arriving in Astoria, NY
Full guide →Founded 1659
Top landmarks
- • Museum of the Moving Image — museum and archive in New York, United States
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 54m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.1 miles on NJ 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.15 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.
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 2.8 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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