Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
47 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Tarrytown, NY
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This 47-mile drive from Huntington, NY to Tarrytown, NY takes approximately 1 hour and 18 minutes and is a perfect option for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads with some highway time, indicated by the 15% highway share. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $8, making it an economical choice. The route is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience. Both your origin and destination are in the Northeast region, keeping the scenery consistent throughout your short trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Boulevard | 17.4 mi | 28m |
| New York State Thruway | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South Columbus Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| New England Thruway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Lawrence Hill Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and Tarrytown, 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 right at fork onto I 695
Merge onto I 95
Continue on I 95
Take the exit
Turn left onto Tillotson Avenue
Turn left onto Conner Street
Continue on NY 22
Continue on NY 22
Turn slight right onto NY 22
Take the ramp
Merge onto Cross County Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 87
Take the exit
Turn left onto NY 119
At end of road, turn right onto US 9
Turn left onto Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.5 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 19.8 and 45.6 — 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
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
Take the exit toward Conner Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$7.74 one way
$15.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.37 | $16.73 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.18
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$7
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Tarrytown on Sunday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Partly Sunny
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.
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for much of this 47-mile journey. While only 15% of the route involves highway travel, you'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 17.4 miles on Northern Boulevard. This suggests a significant portion of your drive will be on surface streets with traffic lights and intersections. The transition to the New York State Thruway and Throgs Neck Expressway will offer a faster pace for a portion of the trip, but the overall feel is one of navigating local arteries.
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 19.8 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 25.4 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Huntington, NY and Tarrytown, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Cross County Parkway West, Exits 5 - 4N - 4S and Park Avenue North - among others.
Cross Island Parkway North
Bronx
New England
Cross County Parkway West
Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
Park Avenue 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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 47 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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