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Trip from Guilderland, 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

3h 55m

Distance

181.7 mi

292 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 42m ★
6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 21m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 47m

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

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town in Albany County, New York, United States

Guilderland, NY

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town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Huntington, NY

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Trip Overview

This 181.7-mile drive from Guilderland, NY, to Huntington, NY, will take approximately 3 hours and 55 minutes. It's primarily a highway-focused journey, with 84% of the route on major roads, making it a feasible single-day trip. You can expect a fuel cost of around $30 for this adventure. The drive is entirely within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward transit between two points in New York State. Given its manageable duration and highway-centric profile, it's well-suited for a day trip, allowing for a flexible schedule.

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

90.9 miles from Guilderland, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 87 117.8 mi 2h 16m
Northern Boulevard 18.6 mi 31m
NJ 17 14.1 mi 18m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
Cross Bronx Expressway 6.6 mi 8m
Western Avenue 3.9 mi 7m
Clearview Expressway 2.1 mi 2m
Throgs Neck Bridge 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 87 — 117.8 mi, about 2h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Willow Street

82 ft · 10 sec · Willow Street
2

Turn left onto US 20

3.9 mi · 7 min · Western Avenue
3

Turn left

39 ft · 7 sec
4

Take the ramp

234 ft · 5 sec
5

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · this road
6

Merge onto Adirondack Northway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Adirondack Northway
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 58 sec
Exit 1W Toward I 90 West, I 87 South: New York, Buffalo, New York State Thruway Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 90

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 90
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 87
Toward I 87 South: New York Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

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.
11

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
12

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.
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
15

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4
Use the right lane.
16

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
20

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
22

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

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.
24

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
25

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 5 Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Continue on Clearview Expressway

457 ft · 17 sec · Clearview Expressway
29

Turn left onto NY 25A

19 mi · 31 min · Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
30

Turn right onto NY 108

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lawrence Hill Road
31

At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lawrence Hill Road
32

Continue on NY 25A

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Main Street
33

Turn right onto NY 110

0.2 mi · 34 sec · New York Avenue
34

Arrive at destination

NY 110

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour and 55-minute drive, leaving Guilderland in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of about $30, planning is straightforward. The longest stretch of 117.8 miles on I-87 means you'll want to ensure you're fueled up before embarking on that segment. Since this is a relatively short, highway-focused trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience, but be mindful of rush hour if you're traveling through more populated areas towards the end of your journey.

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 90.9 miles from Guilderland, NY, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.8 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 40 miles or 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 90.9 miles or 1h 49m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 3m

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 Guilderland, 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 Guilderland, NY

This is one driving day of about 181.7 miles and 3h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Guilderland, 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 I 87 for about 117.8 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

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

91 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

Stockport, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Windsor, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90.9 miles from Guilderland, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.8 miles.

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

Gracie's Luncheonette

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leeds, New York

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 38.9

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+15189439363

Visit website

Piccolo Trattoria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leeds, New York

1.6 mi

Barnwood Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Catskill, New York

2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hackensack, New Jersey

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 142.8

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Englewood, New Jersey

1.9 mi

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Hackensack, New Jersey

2.6 mi

Gracie's Luncheonette

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 38.9

Leeds, New York

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+15189439363

Visit website

Piccolo Trattoria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 38.9

Leeds, New York

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15187193430

Visit website

Barnwood Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 38.9

Catskill, New York

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15189432200

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 142.8

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 155.8

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

Seconds Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 38.9

Athens, New York

Hours: Closed

+18389450702

Visit website

Sayola Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 142.8

Tenafly, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+12018712182

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 155.8

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 142.8

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 142.8

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 142.8

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route

Guilderland, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 168.7

Port Washington, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Altamont, 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 181.7

Huntington Station, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

EVgo Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Altamont, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 90.9

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Schenectady, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15183551287

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 90.9

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tawasentha Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Altamont, New York

Hours: 7 am–8:30 pm

+15184563150

Visit website

Shooting Zone

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 142.8

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+12014401329

Visit website

Bowler City

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 142.8

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+12013433545

Visit website

Teaneck Creek Conservancy

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 142.8

Teaneck, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12018362403

Visit website

Xtreme Energy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 142.8

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12014085555

Visit website

Ready to Golf

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 142.8

River Edge, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+16093887728

Visit website

Bergen Performing Arts Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 142.8

Englewood, New Jersey

+12012271030

Visit website

Escape Room NJ

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 142.8

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–1 pm

+12018151784

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 153.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
4.8 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 90 West, I 87 South: New York, Buffalo, New York State Thruway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 1W Toward I 90 West, I 87 South: New York, Buffalo...
7
5.6 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South: New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 87 South: New York
9
123.4 mi into trip | ~2h 27m 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
124.8 mi into trip | ~2h 29m 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
153.8 mi into trip | ~3h 9m 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

$29.91 one way

$59.82 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $32.34 $64.68
premium $4.92 $35.22 $70.43
diesel $5.61 $40.12 $80.23

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

$30

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$77–$102

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.5 0 $19.08 $8.72
Efficient EV 45.4 0 $15.90 $7.27
EV Truck/SUV 72.7 0 $25.44 $11.63

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (67% 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 19, 2026

Origin

Guilderland, NY

Evening in Guilderland on Sunday

Local time

6:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huntington, NY

Evening in Huntington on Sunday

Local time

6:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Ramapo, NY

91 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.

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

5 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 55m 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.

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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 150.4
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...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 150.4
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...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 150.4
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...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 150.4
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...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 150.4
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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 150.4
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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this 181.7-mile route. With 84% of your drive on major roads like I-87 and NJ-17, you'll be covering ground efficiently. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 117.8 miles on I-87, meaning long periods of consistent driving. While largely highway, there are segments on Northern Boulevard that offer a slight change of pace before you transition back to faster roads. This profile suggests a drive where maintaining speed is key.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 117.8 mi on I 87.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 87 and Northern Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in.

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 21 significant decision points across 181.7 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 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 123.4 miles (NY 17): 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 Guilderland, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.

Gsp South: Paterson

138.9 mi in | ~2h 48m

Fort Lee

138.9 mi in | ~2h 48m

New York

138.9 mi in | ~2h 48m

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?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 55m. Total distance: 181.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 117.8 miles on I 87. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 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 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 123.4 miles (NY 17): 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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Huntington, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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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