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Trip from Celoron, NY to Huntington, NY

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

Drive Time

8h 32m

Distance

399.2 mi

642 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$66

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
8h 25m ★
6 AM
8h 33m
8 AM
8h 48m
10 AM
8h 38m
12 PM
8h 36m
3 PM
8h 39m
5 PM
8h 47m
8 PM
8h 28m

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

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Downtown Celoron, NY, NY

Celoron, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Huntington, NY

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Trip Overview

This 399.2-mile drive from Celoron, NY, to Huntington, NY, will take approximately 8 hours and 32 minutes. Since it's a turn-heavy local drive with zero highway share, it's best planned as a two-day trip to allow for a more relaxed pace. With an estimated fuel cost of $65 and two recommended stops, you'll want to break this journey up. This route stays within New York, traversing the Northeast region from start to finish, so you'll experience consistent regional character throughout.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

199.6 miles from Celoron, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 28m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 262.7 mi 4h 57m
PA 948 23.8 mi 35m
Northern Boulevard 18.6 mi 31m
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
Cross Bronx Expressway 6.6 mi 8m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 262.7 mi, about 4h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Celoron, NY and Huntington, NY.

1

Start on West Lake Street

30 ft · 3 sec · West Lake Street
2

Turn right onto Dunham Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Dunham Avenue
3

Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · Livingston Avenue
4

Turn right onto Fairview Avenue

236 ft · 7 sec · Fairview Avenue
5

Turn left onto NY 394

278 ft · 8 sec · West 6th Street
6

Turn right onto Whitley Avenue

221 ft · 5 sec · Whitley Avenue
7

Continue on Steele Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Steele Street
8

Continue on Harrison Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Harrison Street
9

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · South Main Street
10

Turn slight left onto NY 60

2.3 mi · 5 min · Foote Avenue
11

Turn right onto Kiantone Road

5.0 mi · 6 min · Kiantone Road
12

At end of road, turn right onto US 62

12 mi · 13 min · US 62
13

Turn right onto US 62

0.2 mi · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue
14

Turn left onto Hickory Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Hickory Street
15

Continue on Hickory Bridge

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Hickory Bridge
16

Turn left onto Crescent Park

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
17

Turn left onto US 6

1.8 mi · 3 min · Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18

Continue on US 6

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Main Street
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on US 6

2.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
20

Continue on US 6

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
21

Continue on US 6

4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22

Continue on US 6

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
23

Take the exit

265 ft · 9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
24

Merge onto PA 666

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
25

Continue on PA 948

8.5 mi · 12 min · PA 948
26

At end of road, turn left onto PA 66

2.9 mi · 4 min · PA 66
27

Turn right onto PA 948

15 mi · 22 min · PA 948
28

Turn left onto PA 948

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
29

Continue on US 219; PA 948

11 mi · 16 min · Boot Jack Road
30

Turn left onto PA 153

3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road
31

Continue on PA 153

5.0 mi · 8 min · Hoovertown Road
32

Continue on PA 153

8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road
33

Turn left

0.3 mi · 40 sec
34

Merge onto I 80

263 mi · 4 hr 57 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
35

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.
36

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
38

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
40

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
41

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
42

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
43

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
45

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
47

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
49

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
51

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
52

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
53

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 5 Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55

Continue on Clearview Expressway

457 ft · 17 sec · Clearview Expressway
56

Turn left onto NY 25A

19 mi · 31 min · Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
57

Turn right onto NY 108

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lawrence Hill Road
58

At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lawrence Hill Road
59

Continue on NY 25A

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Main Street
60

Turn right onto NY 110

0.2 mi · 34 sec · New York Avenue
61

Arrive at destination

NY 110

Trip Plan

Given the 8-hour 32-minute duration and turn-heavy nature, splitting this 399.2-mile trip over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart early on your first day to maximize daylight for navigating local roads, especially since there are no significant highway stretches to speed things up. Plan your two stops strategically to include breaks for both rest and refueling, keeping the $65 fuel cost in mind. A good tip for this route is to pay close attention to posted speed limits, as they can vary frequently on local roads.

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 199.6 miles from Celoron, NY, or about 4h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.7 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 88 miles or 2h 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 199.6 miles or 4h 28m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 199.6 miles or 4h 28m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 7m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Celoron, 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.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Celoron, NY

Aim for roughly 200 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Huntington, NY

Aim for roughly 200 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Celoron, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
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.

town in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Vestal, NY

200 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Vestal, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Vestal, NY

200 mi · about 4.3h in

A practical overnight split lands near Vestal, NY after about 200 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Bethlehem, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waverly, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 199.6 miles from Celoron, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 262.7 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 200 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.

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

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 285.1

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Bosphorus Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

2.8 mi

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 285.1

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Bosphorus Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 342.2

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+19733359690

Visit website

Lumis Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $50 to $10 mile 342.2

Fairfield, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19739442049

Visit website

Mocha Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 370.7

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13472027123

Visit website

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 370.7

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

An Beal Bocht Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 370.7

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17188847127

Visit website

Fasil Mediterranean Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30 mile 342.2

Boonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19739173334

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 370.7

New York, New York

+19172614093

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Jamestown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Lakewood, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

RED E Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 399.2

Huntington Station, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Jamestown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Jamestown, New York

+18668167584

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Jamestown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 228.1

Nescopeck, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Jamestown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Escape Garden State

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 342.2

Fairfield, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19738822900

Visit website

Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Jamestown, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17164840800

Visit website

Claremont Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 370.7

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Grover Cleveland Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 342.2

Essex Fells, NJ

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19732683500

Visit website

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 370.7

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17186816000

Visit website

St. Mary's Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 370.7

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17184025155

Visit website

Yankee Stadium

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 370.7

Bronx, New York

+12129265337

Visit website

Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 370.7

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 35

5 decision points cluster between mile 356.2 and 377.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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356.2 mi into trip | ~7h 26m in | I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Lev...
8
361.6 mi into trip | ~7h 32m 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
361.9 mi into trip | ~7h 32m 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
371.3 mi into trip | ~7h 46m in | I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
7
377.9 mi into trip | ~7h 56m in

Take the exit toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5 Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$65.71 one way

$131.42 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 140 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $71.05 $142.11
premium $4.92 $77.37 $154.75
diesel $5.61 $88.14 $176.28

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

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

$66

Tolls

$23

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$218–$328

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 139.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 119.8 1 $41.92 $19.16
Efficient EV 99.8 1 $34.93 $15.97
EV Truck/SUV 159.7 1 $55.89 $25.55

Gas CO2

140 kg

EV CO2

47 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 Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Celoron, NY

Late night in Celoron on Sunday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huntington, NY

Late night in Huntington on Sunday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

4 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

8h 32m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highly local driving experience on this route, as indicated by the 0% highway share and 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. You'll be navigating through towns and villages for the majority of the 399.2 miles. There isn't a longest uninterrupted stretch noted, suggesting frequent intersections and changes in direction. The main roads you'll utilize include Dunham Avenue, Livingston Avenue, and Fairview Avenue, all contributing to a continuous engagement with the local landscape rather than high-speed travel.

Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
61 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 356.2 miles in near I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway.

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 35 significant decision points across 399.2 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 356.2 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 361.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 361.9 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 Celoron, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.

New York City

361.6 mi in | ~7h 32m

Leonia

361.9 mi in | ~7h 32m

Teaneck

361.9 mi in | ~7h 32m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

364.1 mi in | ~7h 36m

About the Cities

Arriving in Huntington, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1653

Huntington is a town in Suffolk County on Long Island, New York. It is on the North Shore (or Gold Coast) of the island, famous for its lavish estates along the Long Island Sound and its affluent residential communities. The town is large with a population of over 200,000, and many neighborhoods in town having their own distinct identities. Four villages in the town even have their own level of autonomy, with one of them, Northport, having its own article.

Top landmarks

  • • Oheka Castle — mansion in Huntington, New York, USA
  • • Vanderbilt Museum — museum in Suffolk county, N.Y.
  • • Eatons Neck Light — lighthouse in New York, United States

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

Who Is This Route For?

Solo Traveler

8h 32m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

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.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 200 miles on day one.

Expect about $22.55 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.

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 Huntington, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 356.2 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 361.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 361.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.5 hours each way, a round trip means 17.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Huntington, NY before the return drive.

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