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Trip from Elma, NY to Huntington, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 22m

Distance

395.5 mi

636 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$65

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
8h 15m ★
6 AM
8h 22m
8 AM
8h 37m
10 AM
8h 28m
12 PM
8h 26m
3 PM
8h 28m
5 PM
8h 37m
8 PM
8h 18m

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

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Downtown Elma, NY, NY

Elma, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Huntington, NY

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Trip Overview

This 404.5-mile journey from Elma, NY to Huntington, NY is best tackled in a single day, with an estimated drive time of 6 hours and 56 minutes. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, with Jamison Road, Aurora Expressway, and US 20A forming the backbone of your route. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $66, making it a relatively budget-friendly option for covering a significant distance. Given the turn-heavy nature of this drive and its lack of major highway segments, it offers a more engaged driving experience. This route stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region.

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

197.7 miles from Elma, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern Tier Expressway 104.5 mi 2h 2m
Keystone Shortway 80 mi 1h 37m
I 81 53.4 mi 1h 3m
Genesee Expressway 32.6 mi 37m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Northern Boulevard 18.6 mi 31m
Varysburg Road 10.9 mi 15m
Big Tree Road 10.5 mi 15m
Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on CR 242

3.2 mi · 5 min · Bowen Road
2

Turn right onto Jamison Road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Jamison Road
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
4

Merge onto NY 400

3.8 mi · 4 min · Aurora Expressway
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora
6

Turn left onto US 20A; NY 78

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Main Street
7

Continue on US 20A; NY 78

11 mi · 15 min · Big Tree Road
8

Continue on US 20A

11 mi · 15 min · Varysburg Road
9

Continue on US 20A

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
10

Continue on US 20A

4.6 mi · 8 min · West Buffalo Street
11

Continue on US 20A

7.4 mi · 10 min · Perry Center Road
12

Continue on CR 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
13

Turn right onto NY 36

1.3 mi · 1 min · Mount Morris Road
14

Continue on NY 36

1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
15

Continue on NY 36

4.1 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
16

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
17

Merge onto I 390

33 mi · 37 min · Genesee Expressway
18

Merge onto I 86

105 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway
19

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.
20

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
22

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
24

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

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.
26

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.
27

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
28

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
30

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
31

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
32

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
33

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
35

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
37

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
39

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40

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.
41

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
42

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 5 Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45

Continue on Clearview Expressway

457 ft · 17 sec · Clearview Expressway
46

Turn left onto NY 25A

19 mi · 31 min · Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
47

Turn right onto NY 108

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lawrence Hill Road
48

At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lawrence Hill Road
49

Continue on NY 25A

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Main Street
50

Turn right onto NY 110

0.2 mi · 34 sec · New York Avenue
51

Arrive at destination

NY 110

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 6-hour and 56-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Elma, NY, to avoid potential traffic and maximize your daylight hours. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself, but aim for a mid-point break around the 3-hour mark. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially since you'll be on local roads for the full 404.5 miles; the estimated $66 fuel cost is a good baseline. A practical tip for this turn-heavy route: utilize a reliable GPS or navigation app that offers real-time traffic updates to help you anticipate upcoming turns and potential delays on Jamison Road, Aurora Expressway, and US 20A.

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 197.7 miles from Elma, NY, or about 4h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 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 87 miles or 2h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 197.7 miles or 4h 11m 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 197.7 miles or 4h 11m

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 6h 55m

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 Elma, 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 Elma, NY

Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Huntington, NY

Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Elma, 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 Southern Tier Expressway for about 104.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Ramapo, NY

198 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 Ramapo, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Ramapo, NY

198 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 198 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Pulteney, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cortland, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 197.7 miles from Elma, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.5 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 198 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third · 2h 23m to go 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Bosphorus Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

2.8 mi

Lumis Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fairfield, New Jersey

2.8 mi

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Bosphorus Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+19733359690

Visit website

Lumis Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $50 to $10

Fairfield, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19739442049

Visit website

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

Fasil Mediterranean Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30

Boonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19739173334

Visit website

Roasted Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Owego, New York

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16072231652

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

+19172614093

RED E Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Huntington Station, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Painted Post, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Owego, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Painted Post, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Huntington, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Corning, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Owego, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Huntington Station, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Escape Garden State

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fairfield, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19738822900

Visit website

Farmland Animal Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Chemung, New York

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+16075293371

Visit website

Claremont Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Grover Cleveland Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Essex Fells, NJ

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19732683500

Visit website

St. Mary's Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17184025155

Visit website

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17186816000

Visit website

Yankee Stadium

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Bronx, New York

+12129265337

Visit website

Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

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 29

5 decision points cluster between mile 190 and 367.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
190 mi into trip | ~4h 2m in | I 81

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
243.3 mi into trip | ~5h 5m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
357.9 mi into trip | ~7h 21m 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
358.2 mi into trip | ~7h 22m 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
367.6 mi into trip | ~7h 36m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$65.10 one way

$130.20 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 138 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $70.40 $140.79
premium $4.92 $76.66 $153.31
diesel $5.61 $87.32 $174.64

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

$65

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: 138.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 118.6 1 $41.53 $18.98
Efficient EV 98.9 1 $34.61 $15.82
EV Truck/SUV 158.2 1 $55.37 $25.31

Gas CO2

138 kg

EV CO2

46 kg (67% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Elma, NY

Late night in Elma on Tuesday

Local time

5:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huntington, NY

Late night in Huntington on Tuesday

Local time

5:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Chance Rain Showers

NW 5 mph 25% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 3:23AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

63°F

Ramapo, NY

198 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.

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

7 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 22m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 376.6
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 376.6
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 376.6
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

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...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 376.6
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 376.6
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

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...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 362.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 404.5-mile trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be spending your time on roads that require more active navigation and frequent adjustments, rather than cruising on interstates. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the profile suggests a continuous series of local roads and highways like Jamison Road, Aurora Expressway, and US 20A. This driving style offers a more intimate connection with the landscape passing by your windows, with more opportunities to observe the immediate surroundings.

Only 59% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
51 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.5 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.

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 190 miles in near I 81.

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 29 significant decision points across 395.5 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 190 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 243.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 357.9 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 Elma, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.

Mt Pocono

243.3 mi in | ~5h 5m | via US 6

Milford

244.1 mi in | ~5h 7m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

357.9 mi in | ~7h 21m

Leonia

358.2 mi in | ~7h 22m

Teaneck

358.2 mi in | ~7h 22m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

360.4 mi in | ~7h 26m

About the Cities

Starting in Elma, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1857

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 22m 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 104.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. 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 198 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 190 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 243.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 357.9 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.4 hours each way, a round trip means 16.7 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.

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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