Triplets Family Restaurant
Early in the drive, short detour
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Hours: 5 am–9 pm
+15704216566
Visit websiteCompiled 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
637 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$65
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntington, NY
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Elma, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
This 395.5-mile journey from Huntington, NY, to Elma, NY, will take approximately 8 hours and 22 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $64, this route is best tackled over two days, allowing for a more relaxed pace. The drive primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile and 0% highway share. You'll navigate through the Northeast region for the entirety of this trip, staying within New York State. Given the duration and the nature of the roads, planning for an overnight stop is highly recommended to avoid fatigue.
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
197.8 miles from Huntington, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 11m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 86 | 100 mi | 1h 56m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 68.2 mi | 1h 20m |
| I 81 | 58.1 mi | 1h 9m |
| Genesee Expressway | 32.9 mi | 37m |
| I 380 | 27.7 mi | 30m |
| Northern Boulevard | 17.4 mi | 28m |
| Keystone Shortway | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| Varysburg Road | 10.9 mi | 15m |
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and Elma, NY.
Start on NY 110
Turn left onto NY 25A
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25A
Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto NY 25A
Take the ramp
Merge onto CI
Take the exit
Merge onto I 295
Continue on I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Take the exit
Continue on I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Take the exit
Continue on I 380
Merge onto I 81
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 390
Take the exit
Turn left onto NY 36
Continue on NY 36
Continue on NY 36
Turn left onto CR 64
Continue on US 20A
Continue on US 20A
Continue on US 20A
Continue on US 20A
Continue on US 20A
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 400
Take the exit
Turn right onto Jamison Road
Turn left onto Bowen Road
Arrive at destination
To make the most of this 8-hour, 22-minute drive, consider breaking it into two days with an overnight stop. With 395.5 miles ahead and a significant portion on local roads, starting early will allow you to maximize daylight for navigation. Plan your two stops strategically to break up the driving and manage your fuel. Given the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, pay close attention to your GPS and be prepared for more frequent turns than you might expect on a highway trip. The estimated fuel cost of $64 is a helpful budgeting tool for this 395.5-mile excursion.
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.
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 1h 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 197.8 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 197.8 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elma, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Huntington, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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 Huntington, NY
Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Elma, NY
Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
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, NYNight 1
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 hotelsA short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 197.8 miles from Huntington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor 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.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop · early in the drive
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Early in the drive, short detour
Hours: 5 am–9 pm
+15704216566
Lumis Restaurant
Fairfield, New Jersey
Bosphorus Restaurant
Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey
Early in the drive, short detour
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Hours: 5 am–9 pm
+15704216566
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Fairfield, New Jersey
Hours: 12–9:30 pm
+19739442049
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm
+19733359690
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+13472027123
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
College Point, New York
Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm
+13473684407
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 11 am–2 pm
+17188847127
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Boonton, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+19739173334
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
New York, New York
+19172614093
Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour
Owego, New York
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+16072231652
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Huntington Station, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Later in the drive, ~9 min detour
Painted Post, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Owego, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+19499452000
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~11 min detour
Painted Post, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Huntington, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~12 min detour
Owego, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Corning, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Huntington Station, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Fairfield, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+19738822900
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Chemung, New York
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+16075293371
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Bronx, NY
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 11 am–6 pm
+17186816000
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+17184025155
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Bronx, New York
+12129265337
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 8:30 am–8:30 pm
+17182998750
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 19.8 and 37.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$65.10 one way
$130.20 round trip
| 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: $22.83
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Huntington on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Elma on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Prepare for a local, turn-heavy experience on this route, with no highway driving at all. You'll be covering 395.5 miles primarily on roads like Main Street and Northern Boulevard, which suggests a more intimate connection with the landscape and towns you pass through. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be actively engaged with the driving, making frequent adjustments. This type of drive offers a different kind of engagement, favoring navigation and local road awareness over sustained high-speed travel.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.8 miles in.
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 28 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 19.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Huntington, NY and Elma, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack and Hackensack - among others.
Cross Island Parkway North
Bronx
New England
Upper Level
Njtp South: Hackensack
Hackensack
Letchworth Park
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
Founded 1857
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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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