Giovanna's Cafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Ramsey, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+12018255835
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
104.7 mi
169 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
18 DC fast
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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New Paltz, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
The drive from Huntington, NY to New Paltz, NY covers 104.7 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NY 17, Northern Boulevard, NJ 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.8 miles on NY 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.4 miles from Huntington, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 45.8 mi | 52m |
| Northern Boulevard | 17.4 mi | 28m |
| NJ 17 | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and New Paltz, 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 right at fork
Merge onto NJ 4
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on I 287; NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto NY 299
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 23 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.4 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Paltz, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Huntington, NY
This is one driving day of about 104.7 miles and 2h 23m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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.
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 52.4 miles from Huntington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Ramsey, New Jersey
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+12018255835
Café Panache
Ramsey, New Jersey
The Mindful Cafe
Ramsey, New Jersey
Top Coffee Stop
Englewood, New Jersey
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hours: Closed
+12015675111
Marimba Cafe
Hackensack, New Jersey
Duaa’s Cafe
New York, New York
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Ramsey, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+12018255835
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Ramsey, New Jersey
Hours: 12–1:30 pm
+12019340030
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Ramsey, New Jersey
Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm
+12016493600
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Flushing, New York
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+19175637223
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+13472027123
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Monroe, New York
Hours: 8 am–1 pm
+18457830901
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Leonia, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+12013630008
Around the midpoint, short detour
Glen Rock, New Jersey
Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm
+12013893535
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Englewood, New Jersey
Hours: Closed
+12015675111
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
New York, New York
+19172614093
Around the midpoint, short detour
Saddle River, New Jersey
Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm
+12012822300
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+12014265898
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~11 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 8 am–11 pm
+12122220683
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12014259120
Near the start, short detour
Huntington Station, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Near the start, short detour
Port Washington, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Central Valley, New York
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Mahwah, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Syosset, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Central Valley, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887800062
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Central Valley, New York
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18774943833
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Englewood, New Jersey
Hours: Closed
+12014085555
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Bronx, NY
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Englewood, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–1 pm
+12018151784
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Teaneck, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+12018362403
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Englewood, New Jersey
+12012271030
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Englewood, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–5 pm
+12015415559
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Leonia, New Jersey
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12013367275
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short 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 41.8 — 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 right at fork toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$17.23 one way
$34.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $18.64 | $37.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $20.29 | $40.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.12 | $46.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
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
$17
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
18 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Jericho Commons - Tesla Supercharger
Jericho, NY
12 DCFC
Roosevelt Field - Tesla Supercharger
Garden City, NY
12 DCFC
Parkway Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Carle Place, NY
12 DCFC
Carle Place Commons - Tesla Supercharger
Carle Place, NY
12 DCFC
Melville Mall - Tesla Supercharger
Melville, NY
10 DCFC
Jericho Turnpike Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger
Syosset, NY
8 DCFC
Willis Row - Tesla Supercharger
Roslyn Heights, NY
8 DCFC
Northport Meat Farms
Northport, NY
6 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.99 | $5.03 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.16 | $4.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.66 | $6.70 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
10:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Morning in New Paltz on Sunday
Local time
10:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
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
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
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.
104.7 mi in 2h 23m, mostly highway — 45.8 mi of that is on NY 17.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and Northern Boulevard. 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 21 significant decision points across 104.7 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 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 New Paltz, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack and Gsp South - among others.
Cross Island Parkway North
Bronx
New England
Upper Level
Njtp South: Hackensack
Gsp South
Gsp North
Newark
Mahwah
New York State Thruway North: Albany
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
New Paltz is a city in Ulster County, New York State. This article also covers the small town of Gardiner, less than 7 miles to the southwest.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 104.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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