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Trip from Huntington, NY to Sheridan, NY

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

Drive Time

9h 9m

Distance

424.2 mi

683 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$70

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
9h 1m ★
6 AM
9h 10m
8 AM
9h 26m
10 AM
9h 15m
12 PM
9h 14m
3 PM
9h 16m
5 PM
9h 25m
8 PM
9h 5m

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

town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Huntington, NY

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Sheridan, NY, NY

Sheridan, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

This 424.2-mile journey from Huntington, NY, to Sheridan, NY, will take approximately 9 hours and 9 minutes of driving time, making it a solid two-day trip. You'll primarily navigate on I-86 and I-81, with a portion on Christopher Columbus Highway. With a fuel cost estimated around $70, this drive offers a straightforward path through the Northeast region, staying entirely within New York State. Plan for two stops along the way to break up the driving. Given the duration, splitting this into two days is highly recommended for a more relaxed experience.

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

212.1 miles from Huntington, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 28m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 86 100 mi 1h 56m
Christopher Columbus Highway 68.2 mi 1h 20m
I 81 58.1 mi 1h 9m
State Highway 39 35.6 mi 51m
I 380 27.7 mi 30m
Genesee Expressway 22.8 mi 26m
Northern Boulevard 17.4 mi 28m
Keystone Shortway 17.3 mi 24m
Longest stretch: I 86 — 100 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

2.0 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 69 Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Continue on I 80

68 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway
25

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 46 sec
Exit 293 Toward I 380 North: Scranton
26

Continue on I 380

28 mi · 30 min · I 380
Use the straight lane.
27

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81
Use the straight lane.
28

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17

100 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
29

Keep slight left at fork onto I 390

23 mi · 26 min · Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
30

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 40 sec
Exit 4 Toward NY 36: Dansville
31

Turn left onto NY 36

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Clara Barton Street
32

Turn left onto Lincoln Street

0.2 mi · 51 sec · Lincoln Street
33

Turn left onto NY 36

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ossian Street
34

Continue on NY 436

12 mi · 16 min · Nunda-Dansville Road
35

Continue on NY 436

1.0 mi · 1 min · Mill Street
36

Continue on NY 436

5.6 mi · 8 min · Portage Street
37

Continue on NY 436

360 ft · 10 sec · Main Street
38

Turn right onto NY 436

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Hamilton Street
39

Continue on NY 19A; NY 436

2.2 mi · 3 min · NY 19A; NY 436
40

Turn left onto NY 436

1.8 mi · 2 min · Denton Corners Road
41

Turn left onto NY 39

2.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 39
42

Continue on NY 39

15 mi · 22 min · State Highway 39
43

Continue on NY 39

2.3 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
44

Continue on NY 39

1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 39
45

Turn right onto NY 16; NY 39

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Olean Road
46

Continue on NY 16; NY 39

0.6 mi · 1 min · State Highway 16
47

Turn left onto NY 39

1.4 mi · 1 min · Schutt Road
48

Turn slight left onto NY 39

0.2 mi · 10 sec · State Highway 39
49

Continue on NY 39

7.7 mi · 8 min · Springville Sardinia Highway
50

Continue on NY 39

2.5 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
51

Continue on NY 39

4.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 39
52

Continue on NY 39

8.7 mi · 14 min · Main Street
53

At end of road, turn left onto US 62; NY 39

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 62; NY 39
54

Turn left onto US 62; NY 39

0.7 mi · 1 min · Buffalo Street
55

At end of road, turn right onto US 62; NY 39

468 ft · 10 sec · East Main Street
56

Continue on NY 39

0.5 mi · 47 sec · West Main Street
57

Continue on NY 39

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Highway 39
58

Continue on NY 39

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 39
59

Continue on NY 39

1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street
60

Continue on NY 39

8.0 mi · 11 min · State Highway 39
61

Continue on NY 39

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lodi Street
62

Continue on NY 39

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Main Street
63

Continue on NY 39

2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 39
64

Turn right onto CTR 79

1.4 mi · 3 min · Center Road
65

Turn sharp left onto US 20

95 ft · 2 sec · East Main Street
66

Arrive at destination

US 20

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 9-hour drive, consider departing early in the morning to maximize daylight, especially if you plan to split it over two days. Pacing your two planned stops will be key to staying refreshed; aim for roughly every 3-4 hours of driving. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch without a major town could be up to 100 miles on I-86, so topping off beforehand is wise. Breaking the drive into two days is the most practical approach, allowing for a comfortable overnight rest.

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 212.1 miles from Huntington, NY, or about 4h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100 miles.

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 93 miles or 2h 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 212.1 miles or 4h 28m 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 212.1 miles or 4h 28m

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 7h 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sheridan, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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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 212 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Sheridan, NY

Aim for roughly 212 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Huntington, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 86 for about 100 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Union, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Union, NY

212 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 Union, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Union, NY

212 mi · about 4.6h in

A practical overnight split lands near Union, NY after about 212 miles or 4.6 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ithaca, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 212.1 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 I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 212 miles or 4.6 hours on the road.

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

Bosphorus Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 60.6

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+19733359690

Visit website

Mocha Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bronx, New York

1.8 mi

Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.3

+19172614093

Bosphorus Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 60.6

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+19733359690

Visit website

Mocha Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.3

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13472027123

Visit website

Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 60.6

Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19732993399

Visit website

An Beal Bocht Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.3

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17188847127

Visit website

Fasil Mediterranean Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 60.6

Boonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19739173334

Visit website

Park Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 30.3

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15167490697

Cinar Mediterranean Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately mile 60.6

Livingston, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–8:30 pm

+19733151616

Visit website

Rumba Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30 mile 30.3

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12013630008

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.3

New York, New York

+19172614093

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.3

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 272.7

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 333.3

Dansville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 272.7

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 272.7

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18555023851

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 272.7

Horseheads, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18776642738

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

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 212.1

Johnson City, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 272.7

Horseheads, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Claremont Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 30.3

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Veterans Memorial Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 60.6

Parsippany, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+19732637254

Visit website

Roberto Clemente State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 30.3

Bronx, New York

Hours: 8:30 am–8:30 pm

+17182998750

Visit website

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 30.3

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17186816000

Visit website

Yankee Stadium

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 30.3

Bronx, New York

+12129265337

Visit website

Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 30.3

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Isham Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 30.3

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Fort Tryon Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 30.3

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12127951388

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 35

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.

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19.8 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the ramp toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone B...
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
8
34.7 mi into trip | ~55m in

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
8
37.1 mi into trip | ~59m in

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 69 Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$69.83 one way

$139.65 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 148 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $75.50 $151.01
premium $4.92 $82.22 $164.44
diesel $5.61 $93.66 $187.32

Estimated Tolls: $22.83

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New Jersey Turnpike (2 mi) $0.28

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

$70

Tolls

$23

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$223–$333

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 148.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 127.3 1 $44.54 $20.36
Efficient EV 106.1 1 $37.12 $16.97
EV Truck/SUV 169.7 2 $59.39 $27.15

Gas CO2

148 kg

EV CO2

50 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 18, 2026

Origin

Huntington, NY

Night in Huntington on Saturday

Local time

9:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Partly Cloudy

NE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Destination

Sheridan, NY

Night in Sheridan on Saturday

Local time

9:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Union, NY

212 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

11 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

9h 9m on the road

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.

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...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 29.3
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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 29.3
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...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 29.3
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 29.3
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 29.3
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...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 29.3
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is largely highway-focused, with 62% of the route utilizing major interstates. You'll experience longer stretches of consistent speed, including a significant 100-mile segment on I-86. The character is predominantly that of a swift, efficient interstate journey, designed for covering distance. Expect the road conditions to remain fairly consistent for most of the drive, with minimal transitions to slower, local roads.

62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
66 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 100 mi on I 86.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and Christopher Columbus Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.8 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 35 significant decision points across 424.2 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.

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 Sheridan, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, New England, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack and Hackensack.

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

Hackensack

37.1 mi in | ~59m

About the Cities

Starting in Huntington, NY

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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).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 100 miles on I 86. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 212 miles on day one.

Expect about $22.83 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 Sheridan, 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 9.2 hours each way, a round trip means 18.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Sheridan, 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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