Kensington, NY Road Trips

With 9 routes heading out and 11 heading in, Kensington, NY works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 64 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Kensington, NY spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

20

Longest Drive

383.1 mi

Buffalo, NY

Quickest Drive

13m

New York City, NY

Plan Around Kensington, NY

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Kensington, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Buffalo, NY to Kensington, NY 378.8 mi · 8h 4m Brookhaven, NY to Kensington, NY 60.3 mi · 1h 28m Islip, NY to Kensington, NY 42.8 mi · 1h 4m Huntington, NY to Kensington, NY 36.3 mi · 1h 1m

Continue From Kensington, NY

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Kensington, NY to Buffalo, NY 383.1 mi · 8h 2m Kensington, NY to Brookhaven, NY 59.4 mi · 1h 27m Kensington, NY to Huntington, NY 36.4 mi · 1h 1m Kensington, NY to Oyster Bay, NY 31.7 mi · 54m

Trips from Kensington, NY

Kensington, NY to Buffalo, NY

383.1 mi 8h 2m

Kensington, NY to Brookhaven, NY

59.4 mi 1h 27m

Kensington, NY to Huntington, NY

36.4 mi 1h 1m

Kensington, NY to Oyster Bay, NY

31.7 mi 54m

Kensington, NY to Hempstead, NY

21.3 mi 35m

Kensington, NY to Staten Island, NY

13.6 mi 29m

Kensington, NY to Manhattan, NY

12.2 mi 28m

Kensington, NY to Jamaica, NY

12.2 mi 22m

Kensington, NY to New York City, NY

6.5 mi 13m

Driving from Kensington, NY

The typical drive from Kensington, NY covers about 64 miles and takes around 1h 30m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 383 miles (8h 2m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Kensington, NY include Buffalo, NY (383.1 mi, 8h 2m), Brookhaven, NY (59.4 mi, 1h 27m), Huntington, NY (36.4 mi, 1h 1m), Oyster Bay, NY (31.7 mi, 54m), and Hempstead, NY (21.3 mi, 35m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 64-mile trip from Kensington, NY, budget about $10 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 mapped routes leaving Kensington, NY and 11 routes heading into Kensington, NY, covering 20 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 383 miles.

The longest mapped route from Kensington, NY covers 383 miles and takes approximately 8h 2m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Kensington, NY runs about 64 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 64-mile trip from Kensington, NY costs roughly $10 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Kensington, NY include Buffalo, NY, Brookhaven, NY, Huntington, NY and Oyster Bay, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.