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Trip from Huntington, NY to Port Henry, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 6m

Distance

289.4 mi

466 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
5h 54m ★
6 AM
6h 6m
8 AM
6h 32m
10 AM
6h 15m
12 PM
6h 13m
3 PM
6h 17m
5 PM
6h 31m
8 PM
5h 59m

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 Suffolk County, New York, United States

Huntington, NY

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Port Henry, NY

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Trip Overview

This 289.4-mile drive from Huntington, NY, to Port Henry, NY, is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 6 hours and 6 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via NY 17, the Adirondack Northway, and Northern Boulevard, with 55% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $48, this route offers a mixed driving experience across New York State. Plan for one stop to break up the journey, especially considering the longest stretch is 111.7 miles on NY 17. This trip is entirely within the Northeast region, making for a straightforward transit through the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

144.7 miles from Huntington, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 17 111.7 mi 2h 8m
Adirondack Northway 87.9 mi 1h 42m
Northern Boulevard 17.4 mi 28m
NJ 17 14.7 mi 18m
I 787 9 mi 12m
North Hudson Road 6.8 mi 9m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
Cross Bronx Expressway 6.6 mi 8m
Longest stretch: NY 17 — 111.7 mi, about 2h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 110

0.2 mi · 42 sec · New York Avenue
2

Turn left onto NY 25A

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Main Street
Use the left lane.
3

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25A

267 ft · 6 sec · Main Street
4

Continue on Lawrence Hill Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lawrence Hill Road
5

Continue on Lawrence Hill Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lawrence Hill Road
6

At end of road, turn left onto NY 25A

17 mi · 28 min · Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge Use the right lane.
8

Merge onto CI

2.3 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 33 Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 295

1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
11

Continue on I 295

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

6.6 mi · 8 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
14

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.6 mi · 59 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
15

Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.5 mi · 48 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.6 mi · 39 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 95 EXPR; NJTP
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 72A Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20

Merge onto NJ 4

6.7 mi · 9 min · NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah Use the straight lane.
22

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Merge onto NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Continue on NJ 17

7.3 mi · 9 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Continue on NJ 17

0.7 mi · 50 sec · NJ 17
26

Continue on NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17
27

Continue on I 287; NY 17

0.2 mi · 10 sec · I 287; NY 17
28

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17

112 mi · 2 hr 8 min · NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Exit 23 Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy Use the slight right lane.
30

Continue on I 787

9.0 mi · 12 min · I 787
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 787

0.4 mi · 29 sec · NY 787
32

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Exit 9W Toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs Use the right lane.
33

Merge onto NY 7

3.1 mi · 3 min · NY 7
34

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
35

Merge onto I 87

88 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Adirondack Northway
36

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 27 sec
Exit 29 Toward Newcomb, North Hudson
37

Turn right onto Blue Ridge Road

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Blue Ridge Road
38

At end of road, turn left onto US 9

2.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 9
39

Turn sharp right onto CR 4C

0.2 mi · 38 sec · County Highway 4C
40

Turn left onto CR 4

5.8 mi · 7 min · North Hudson-Moriah Road
41

Continue on CR 4

6.8 mi · 9 min · North Hudson Road
42

Continue on CR 4

1.6 mi · 3 min · Dugway Road
43

Continue on CR 4

1.4 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
44

At end of road, turn right onto NY 9N; NY 22

68 ft · 1 sec · South Main Street
45

Arrive at destination

NY 9N; NY 22

Trip Plan

For this 6-hour, 6-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Huntington to maximize daylight and allow ample time for your single planned stop. The estimated fuel cost of $48 is manageable, but it’s wise to fill up before you begin, especially before the 111.7-mile stretch on NY 17. Since this is a feasible day trip, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your navigation as you approach the transitions between NY 17, the Adirondack Northway, and Northern Boulevard to ensure smooth progress.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 144.7 miles from Huntington, NY, or about 3h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.7 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 64 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 144.7 miles or 3h 6m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Henry, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Huntington, 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 Huntington, NY

This is one driving day of about 289.4 miles and 6h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Huntington, 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 NY 17 for about 111.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Poughkeepsie, NY

145 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stockport, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144.7 miles from Huntington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.7 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

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Paramus, New Jersey

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 41.3

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Little Neck, New York

1.6 mi

Sara's Kitchen

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Saratoga Springs, New York

2.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hackensack, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.3

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 41.3

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 20.7

Little Neck, New York

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17182254949

Visit website

Sara's Kitchen

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 206.7

Saratoga Springs, New York

Hours: 12–3 pm

+15183164456

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 20.7

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 20.7

Queens, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183477136

Visit website

Gracie's Luncheonette

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 144.7

Leeds, New York

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+15189439363

Visit website

Piccolo Trattoria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 144.7

Leeds, New York

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15187193430

Visit website

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 20.7

Hollis, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.3

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 41.3

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 41.3

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

RED E Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Huntington Station, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 82.7

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 82.7

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 82.7

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Huntington, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

1.7 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 82.7

Cornwall, New York

+18455343899

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 82.7

New Windsor, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 82.7

New Windsor, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving- Paramus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 41.3

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+12017334359

Visit website

Catch Air Paramus

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 41.3

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12016202125

Visit website

Ready to Golf

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 41.3

River Edge, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+16093887728

Visit website

Shooting Zone

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 41.3

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+12014401329

Visit website

Bowler City

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 41.3

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+12013433545

Visit website

Posh Princess Palace

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 41.3

Lodi, New Jersey

Hours: 1–7 pm

+18628997674

Visit website

Children's Museum at Saratoga

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 206.7

Saratoga Springs, New York

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+15185845540

Visit website

The Fun Spot

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 227.4

Queensbury, New York

Hours: Closed

+15187928989

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 30

5 decision points cluster between mile 22.3 and 56.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
22.3 mi into trip | ~37m in

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 33 Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx,...
8
34.5 mi into trip | ~55m in

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
9
34.7 mi into trip | ~55m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 4 West: Paramus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 72A Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
8
41.8 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
8
56.8 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | NY 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17 toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.64 one way

$95.27 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $51.51 $103.02
premium $4.92 $56.09 $112.18
diesel $5.61 $63.90 $127.79

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

$48

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$95–$120

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 101.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 86.8 1 $30.39 $13.89
Efficient EV 72.4 0 $25.32 $11.58
EV Truck/SUV 115.8 1 $40.52 $18.52

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (66% 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

Huntington, NY

Morning in Huntington on Sunday

Local time

6:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

W 5 to 9 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Destination

Port Henry, NY

Morning in Port Henry on Sunday

Local time

6:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live 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

1 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

6h 6m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 ~9 min detour Free near mile 29.9
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 ~11 min detour Free near mile 29.9
View on nps.gov
Saratoga National Historical Park

Saratoga National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 199.6
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...

9 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 29.9
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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 29.9
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 ~28 min detour Free near mile 29.9
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 mixed drive on this route, blending efficient highway travel with other road types. Over half of your journey, 55%, will be on highways, allowing for steady progress. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 111.7 miles on NY 17, so be prepared for extended periods of driving on this particular road. As you transition onto the Adirondack Northway and Northern Boulevard, the character of the drive may shift, offering a different pace and feel.

55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.7 mi on NY 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 22.3 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 30 significant decision points across 289.4 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 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; at 34.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Huntington, NY and Port Henry, 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

19.8 mi in | ~33m

Bronx

22.3 mi in | ~37m

New England

22.3 mi in | ~37m

Upper Level

32 mi in | ~51m | via I 95; US 1

Njtp South: Hackensack

34.5 mi in | ~55m

Gsp South

41.6 mi in | ~1h 5m

Gsp North

41.6 mi in | ~1h 5m

Newark

41.6 mi in | ~1h 5m

Mahwah

41.6 mi in | ~1h 5m

New York State Thruway North: Albany

56.8 mi in | ~1h 25m | via NY 17

Troy

168.6 mi in | ~3h 34m

Saratoga Springs

178.2 mi in | ~3h 47m

About the Cities

Starting 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

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Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 6m. Total distance: 289.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 6m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 111.7 miles on NY 17. 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 Port Henry, 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 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; at 34.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Saratoga National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Port Henry, 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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