This 149.9-mile drive from Ghent, NY to Huntington, NY is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 3 hours and 28 minutes. With 77% of the journey on highways, it's a primarily highway-focused route that should fit comfortably within a single day, even with a brief stop. The estimated fuel cost is around $25, making it an economical option. You'll primarily be traveling on the Taconic State Parkway and I-684 before reaching your destination on Long Island. This route stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward transition from upstate New York to Long Island.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75 miles from Ghent, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 42m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Taconic State Parkway
42.8 mi
58m
I 684
26.8 mi
31m
Northern Boulevard
18.6 mi
31m
I 84
15.5 mi
18m
Hutchinson River Parkway
13.6 mi
19m
NY 9H
7.4 mi
10m
NY 66
6.9 mi
10m
State Highway 82
4.8 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Taconic State Parkway
— 42.8 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ghent, NY and Huntington, NY.
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Start on Garage Place Road
57 ft·6 sec·Garage Place Road
2
Turn right onto NY 66; CR 9
6.9 mi·10 min·NY 66; CR 9
3
Turn left onto NY 9H
7.4 mi·10 min·NY 9H
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Turn left onto NY 82
4.8 mi·6 min·State Highway 82
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Take the ramp
0.3 mi·1 min
6
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
43 mi·58 min·Taconic State Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Toward I 84 East: Danbury
8
Merge onto I 84
15 mi·18 min·I 84
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 68AToward I 684 South: White PlainsUse the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 684
27 mi·31 min·I 684
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Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi·2 min
Exit 1Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York CityUse the straight lane.
12
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi·10 min·Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway
5.9 mi·8 min·Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone BridgeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
141 ft·4 sec
Exit 2AToward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·47 sec
Toward I 95 South: George Washington BridgeUse the straight / right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95
0.4 mi·31 sec·New England Thruway
17
Continue on I 95
1.3 mi·2 min·Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695
2.2 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 7AToward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long IslandUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·2 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 5Toward NY 25A: Northern BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on Clearview Expressway
457 ft·17 sec·Clearview Expressway
23
Turn left onto NY 25A
19 mi·31 min·Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto NY 108
0.9 mi·1 min·Lawrence Hill Road
25
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Lawrence Hill Road
26
Continue on NY 25A
0.4 mi·52 sec·Main Street
27
Turn right onto NY 110
0.2 mi·34 sec·New York Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
NY 110
Trip Plan
Given the estimated 3-hour and 28-minute duration for this 149.9-mile trip, departing early in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential traffic, especially as you get closer to Long Island. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of approximately $25, you can be quite flexible with your timing. The longest stretch without a major change is 42.8 miles on the Taconic State Parkway, so plan your rest stop either before or after this segment for a more comfortable journey. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition from I-684 onto Northern Boulevard, as this marks a change in the road character.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75 miles from Ghent, NY, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.8 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 33 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 43m
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 Ghent, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ghent, NY
This is one driving day of about 149.9 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Ghent, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Taconic State Parkway for about 42.8 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 78 and 122.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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78 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Take the exit toward I 684 South: White Plains
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 68A
Toward I 684 South: White Plains
9
105.4 mi into trip|~2h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
8
120.5 mi into trip|~2h 39m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue
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 2A
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, St...
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120.5 mi into trip|~2h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
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122.5 mi into trip|~2h 43m in|I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 7A
Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Is...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.67 one way
$49.35 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$26.68
$53.36
premium
$4.92
$29.05
$58.11
diesel
$5.61
$33.10
$66.19
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
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
$25
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45
0
$15.74
$7.20
Efficient EV
37.5
0
$13.12
$6.00
EV Truck/SUV
60
0
$20.99
$9.59
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (65% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Ghent, NY
Late night
in Ghent on Sunday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Huntington, NY
Late night
in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
E 3 to 8 mph33% chanceLive 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.
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
11 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
3h 28m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 124.1
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...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 124.1
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
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 124.1
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...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 124.1
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
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 129.2
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 129.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 149.9-mile trip, with 77% of your travel time spent on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 42.8 miles along the Taconic State Parkway, offering a consistent pace. While the primary roads include the Taconic State Parkway and I-684, the journey also incorporates Northern Boulevard as you approach your destination. This suggests a blend of parkway driving and interstate travel, with a shift to more local arterial roads as you get closer to Huntington.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.8 mi on Taconic State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and I 684. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 78 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 19 significant decision points across 149.9 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 78 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.5 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.
Between Ghent, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward New York City and Long Island.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 149.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.8 miles on Taconic State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Throgs Neck 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 78 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.5 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 African Burial Ground National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Huntington, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
