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Trip from Huntington, NY to Rhinebeck, NY

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

Drive Time

2h 46m

Distance

111.3 mi

179 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 36m ★
6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m

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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village in New York, USA

Rhinebeck, NY

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Trip Overview

This 111.3-mile drive from Huntington, NY, to Rhinebeck, NY, is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 46 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $18, it's an economical option for a quick getaway within New York. The route predominantly utilizes local roads, with Albany Post Road, Northern Boulevard, and NY 9A forming the backbone of your journey. This isn't a high-speed dash; expect a more involved driving experience with frequent turns. Given its relatively short distance and the nature of the roads, you can easily complete this trip within a day, allowing for flexibility in your 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

55.6 miles from Huntington, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Albany Post Road 33.7 mi 44m
Northern Boulevard 17.4 mi 28m
NY 9A 14.7 mi 22m
Sprain Brook Parkway 12.6 mi 17m
South Road 11 mi 15m
Throgs Neck Expressway 2.5 mi 3m
South Columbus Avenue 2.3 mi 3m
Cross Island Parkway 2.3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Albany Post Road — 33.7 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and Rhinebeck, 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 right at fork onto I 695

1.8 mi · 2 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 10 Toward I 695 North: New Haven Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 95

1.0 mi · 1 min · Bruckner Expressway
14

Continue on I 95

2.0 mi · 3 min · New England Thruway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15

Take the exit

351 ft · 16 sec
Exit 13 Toward Conner Street Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn left onto Tillotson Avenue

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Tillotson Avenue
17

Turn left onto Conner Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Conner Street
18

Continue on NY 22

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Provost Avenue
19

Continue on NY 22

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue
20

Turn slight right onto NY 22

2.3 mi · 3 min · South Columbus Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
21

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway West Use the left lane.
22

Merge onto Cross County Parkway

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Cross County Parkway
23

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 6 Toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
25

Merge onto Bronx River Parkway

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Bronx River Parkway
26

Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway

13 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Continue on Taconic State Parkway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 5 Toward NY 9A, NY 100 North Use the slight right lane.
29

Continue on NY 9A; NY 100

15 mi · 22 min · NY 9A; NY 100
30

Turn left onto US 6; US 9; US 202

0.2 mi · 12 sec · US 6; US 9; US 202
31

Enter roundabout onto US 9

21 ft · 0 sec · Albany Post Road
Toward Fishkill
32

Continue on US 9

23 mi · 30 min · Albany Post Road
Toward Fishkill Use the straight lane.
33

Continue on US 9

8.2 mi · 11 min · South Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Continue on US 9

1.2 mi · 1 min · North Road
35

Continue on US 9

11 mi · 13 min · Albany Post Road
36

Continue on US 9

2.7 mi · 4 min · South Road
37

Continue on US 9

0.5 mi · 1 min · Mill Street
38

Arrive at destination

US 9

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 2-hour, 46-minute trip, consider an early morning departure from Huntington to bypass potential local traffic. With only one recommended stop and a total distance of 111.3 miles, you have the flexibility to pause when needed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the $18 estimated cost is based on the entire journey. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to signage on Albany Post Road, as it's your longest uninterrupted stretch and likely involves numerous turns that require quick navigation.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 55.6 miles from Huntington, NY, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.7 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 24 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.6 miles or 1h 29m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rhinebeck, 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 111.3 miles and 2h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 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 Albany Post Road for about 33.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ossining, NY

56 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

The Bronx, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ossining, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.6 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Terrapin Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Rhinebeck, New York

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately mile 111.3

Hours: 11:30 am–11 pm

+18458763330

Visit website

Iron Vine Tapas Bar And Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peekskill, New York

0.9 mi

La Cabana Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Peekskill, New York

1.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yonkers, New York

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 39.7

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

The Good Witch Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hastings-On-Hudson, New York

2.6 mi

Terrapin Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately mile 111.3

Rhinebeck, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–11 pm

+18458763330

Visit website

Iron Vine Tapas Bar And Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 63.6

Peekskill, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19149308506

Visit website

La Cabana Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.6

Peekskill, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19147378414

Visit website

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $50 mile 31.8

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 15.9

Little Neck, New York

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17182254949

Visit website

American Bounty Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive mile 95.4

Hyde Park, New York

Hours: Closed

+18454511011

Visit website

The Bocuse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour Expensive mile 95.4

Hyde Park, New York

Hours: Closed

+18454511012

Visit website

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 15.9

Queens, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183477136

Visit website

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 39.7

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

The Good Witch Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 39.7

Hastings-On-Hudson, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+19149204077

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 79.5

Fishkill, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

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

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 87.4

Poughkeepsie, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 7.9

Syosset, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 87.4

Poughkeepsie, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 87.4

Poughkeepsie, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 15.9

Port Washington, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 79.5

Fishkill, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

Kensico Dam Plaza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 47.7

Valhalla, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+19142314033

Visit website

Cranberry Lake Preserve

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 47.7

West Harrison, New York

Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm

+19144281005

Visit website

Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 7.9

Oyster Bay, New York

+15166246202

Visit website

Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 103.3

Hyde Park, New York

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18452295320

Visit website

Walt Whitman Birthplace Association

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Huntington Station, New York

Hours: 1–4 pm

+16314275240

Visit website

Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 31.8

Bronx, New York

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+17185493200

Visit website

Can You Escape? LI

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 15.9

Mineola, New York

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+15162469939

Visit website

Ewen Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 31.8

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 22.3 and 49.6 — 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
25.4 mi into trip | ~42m in | I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 North: New Haven

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 10 Toward I 695 North: New Haven
8
34.3 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway

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 6 Toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
8
34.5 mi into trip | ~58m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway
8
49.6 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Take the exit toward NY 9A, NY 100 North

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5 Toward NY 9A, NY 100 North

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.32 one way

$36.64 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $19.81 $39.62
premium $4.92 $21.57 $43.14
diesel $5.61 $24.57 $49.15

Estimated Tolls: $6.69

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New England Thruway (2 mi) $0.14

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

$18

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.4 0 $11.69 $5.34
Efficient EV 27.8 0 $9.74 $4.45
EV Truck/SUV 44.5 0 $15.58 $7.12

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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 16, 2026

Origin

Huntington, NY

Morning in Huntington on Sunday

Local time

6:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 10 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Rhinebeck, NY

Morning in Rhinebeck on Sunday

Local time

6:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°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

30 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

2h 46m 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.

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...

7 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 26.9
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
View on nps.gov
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...

7 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 26.9
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...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 23
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...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 23
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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 23
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...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 23
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, as indicated by its 19% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 33.7 miles along Albany Post Road. This suggests a journey where you'll be navigating through various towns and potentially dealing with local traffic, rather than cruising on an open interstate. The road character will likely shift as you progress, moving from more suburban or urban arteries to potentially more rural or scenic local byways as you head north. Expect to be actively engaged with the driving.

Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.7 mi on Albany Post Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 23 significant decision points across 111.3 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 25.4 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.3 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 Huntington, NY and Rhinebeck, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Cross County Parkway West, Bronx Parkway North and Fishkill.

Cross Island Parkway North

19.8 mi in | ~33m

Bronx

22.3 mi in | ~37m

New England

22.3 mi in | ~37m

Cross County Parkway West

33.5 mi in | ~56m

Bronx Parkway North

34.5 mi in | ~58m

Fishkill

65 mi in | ~1h 43m | via US 9

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

Arriving in Rhinebeck, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1834

Rhinebeck is a township in Dutchess County, New York. The township encompasses the village of Rhinebeck and the hamlet of Rhinecliff. The downtown area of Rhinebeck is small enough to walk around within an hour or so, exclusive of extra time to visit churches and shops, have a meal, etc., and well worth it, as it is full of beautiful, lovingly decorated houses. It also has a beautifully preserved, functioning Roosevelt-era post office with murals that depict the history of the area and other interesting documentation.

Top landmarks

  • • Rhinebeck Village Historic District — historic district in New York state, USA
  • • United States Post Office — government building in Rhinebeck, New York
  • • Benner House — house in Rhinebeck, New York

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 2h 46m. Total distance: 111.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 33.7 miles on Albany Post Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.69 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.

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 Rhinebeck, 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 25.4 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rhinebeck, NY before heading back.

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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