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Trip from Huntington, NY to Watertown, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 5m
Distance
335.2 mi
540 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 55m
★
6 AM
7h 6m
8 AM
7h 28m
10 AM
7h 14m
12 PM
7h 12m
3 PM
7h 15m
5 PM
7h 27m
8 PM
6h 59m
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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Watertown, NY
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Trip Overview
Huntington, NY to Watertown, NY is 335.2 miles and takes about 7h 5m via NY 17 and New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $60 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a solid choice if you're looking for a direct drive that doesn't require an overnight stay, assuming you're comfortable with a full day behind the wheel. You'll primarily be on major roadways for a significant portion of the trip.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
167.6 miles from Huntington, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 33m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 117.5 mi | 2h 15m |
| New York State Thruway | 63 mi | 1h 12m |
| State Highway 12 | 24.3 mi | 31m |
| Bea Luck Road | 19.8 mi | 23m |
| Northern Boulevard | 17.4 mi | 28m |
| NJ 17 | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 28 | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| Erwin Parkway | 9.7 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 117.5 mi, about 2h 15m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 26 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~4,026 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~1,234 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
3.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 21 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and Watertown, NY.
1
Start on NY 110
0.2 mi
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42 sec
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New York Avenue
2
Turn left onto NY 25A
0.4 mi
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44 sec
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Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25A
267 ft
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6 sec
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Main Street
4
Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Lawrence Hill Road
5
Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Lawrence Hill Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto NY 25A
17 mi
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28 min
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Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto CI
2.3 mi
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3 min
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Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
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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
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3 min
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Throgs Neck Bridge
11
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
6.6 mi
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8 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
14
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.6 mi
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59 sec
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
15
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
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48 sec
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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
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39 sec
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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
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8 sec
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I 95 EXPR; NJTP
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
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23 sec
Exit 72A
Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto NJ 4
6.7 mi
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9 min
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NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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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
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36 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi
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4 min
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NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi
·
9 min
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NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on NJ 17
0.7 mi
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50 sec
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NJ 17
26
Continue on NJ 17
3.3 mi
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4 min
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NJ 17
27
Continue on I 287; NY 17
0.2 mi
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10 sec
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I 287; NY 17
28
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
118 mi
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2 hr 15 min
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NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
63 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
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New York State Thruway
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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36 sec
Exit 29A
Toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville
Use the slight right lane.
31
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
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54 sec
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this road
32
Continue on NY 169
1.9 mi
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2 min
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NY 169
33
At end of road, turn left onto NY 5; NY 167; NY 169
0.7 mi
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1 min
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NY 5; NY 167; NY 169
34
Turn right onto NY 167
0.3 mi
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36 sec
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South Ann Street
35
At end of road, turn left onto NY 169
9.7 mi
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15 min
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West Monroe Street
36
Continue on NY 28
3.2 mi
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4 min
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State Highway 28
37
Continue on NY 28
1.2 mi
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1 min
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Main Street
38
Continue on NY 28
2.5 mi
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3 min
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State Highway 28
39
Continue on NY 28
1.4 mi
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2 min
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South Main Street
40
Continue on NY 8; NY 28
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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State Highway 8
41
Turn right onto NY 28
6.0 mi
·
8 min
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State Highway 28
42
Turn right onto NY 12
11 mi
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15 min
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State Highway 12
43
Continue on NY 12; NY 28
9.7 mi
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11 min
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Erwin Parkway
44
Continue on NY 12
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
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State Highway 12
45
Continue on NY 12
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Bea Luck Road
46
Continue on NY 12
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Utica Boulevard
47
Continue on NY 12; NY 26
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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South State Street
48
Turn left onto NY 12
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Dayan Street
49
Continue on NY 12
11 mi
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13 min
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State Highway 12
50
Continue on NY 12
0.3 mi
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22 sec
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County Road 14
51
Continue on NY 12
0.6 mi
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38 sec
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High Street
52
Continue on NY 12
0.6 mi
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41 sec
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Main Street
53
Continue on NY 12
1.4 mi
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1 min
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State Highway 12
54
Continue on NY 12
8.4 mi
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9 min
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Van Allen Road
55
Continue on NY 12
2.4 mi
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2 min
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Gifford Street
56
At end of road, turn left onto NY 12
1.7 mi
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3 min
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State Street
57
Continue on NY 3; NY 12
0.2 mi
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33 sec
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Public Square
58
Turn slight left onto US 11
110 ft
·
6 sec
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Washington Street
59
Turn right onto NY 3; NY 12
27 ft
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0 sec
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Public Square
60
Arrive at destination
NY 3; NY 12
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour drive, aim for an early morning departure from Huntington to maximize daylight. With an estimated fuel cost of $60 and two recommended stops, plan for a break around the halfway point, perhaps near the end of the longest stretch on NY 17. While the drive is manageable in one day, be aware that the longest stretch is over 100 miles, so ensure you're well-rested before you begin. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you move from the Thruway onto State Highway 12, where services might be less frequent.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 167.6 miles from Huntington, NY, or about 3h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.5 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 74 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167.6 miles or 3h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Watertown, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Huntington, NY
This is one driving day of about 335.2 miles and 7h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Huntington, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 117.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
168 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 167.6 miles from Huntington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Sloatsburg Service Area
0 mi from route
Iroquois Travel Plaza
0 mi from route
I-90 Eastbound Parking/Rest Area
0 mi from route
I-90 Westbound Parking/Rest Area
0 mi from route
Rest Area I-87 (South Bound)
0 mi from route
Plattkill Service Area
0 mi from route
Malden Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Modena Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Mohawk Valley Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Indian Castle Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pattersonville Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Guilderland Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Ulster Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Modena Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Mohawk Travel Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.4 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.9 mi from route
Plaza 23 Truck Stop
1.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.6 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 285 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
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~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
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~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
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~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
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~1h 25m in
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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
$54.23 one way
$108.45 round trip
$4.11/gal
25.4 MPG avg
117 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $58.84 | $117.69 |
| premium | $4.85 | $63.98 | $127.96 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $63.29 | $126.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $25.70
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(63 mi)
$3.15
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
$54
Tolls
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$105–$130
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.6 | 1 | $35.20 | $16.09 |
| Efficient EV | 83.8 | 0 | $29.33 | $13.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 134.1 | 1 | $46.93 | $21.45 |
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% 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.
Origin
Huntington, NY
Night in Huntington on Monday
Local time
9:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Smoke
NW 6 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Watertown, NY
Night in Watertown on Monday
Local time
9:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
NW 1 to 8 mph
0% chance
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
8 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
7h 5m 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.
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 34.7
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
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
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 34.7
View on nps.gov
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
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 34.7
View on nps.gov
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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 34.7
View on nps.gov
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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 34.7
View on nps.gov
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
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 34.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
About 60% of this 335.2-mile drive is on highways, with the longest continuous stretch covering 117.5 miles on NY 17. After the highway segments, you'll transition to more surface roads. Expect a mix of faster-paced highway cruising and potentially more stop-and-go traffic as you navigate through areas with more frequent exits and intersections. This profile means you'll experience both open road driving and closer encounters with local towns.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
60 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 117.5 mi on NY 17.
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 28 significant decision points across 335.2 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 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,233 ft
-1 ft
Total Climb
1,848 ft
Total Descent
1,453 ft
Highest Point
1,233 ft
~311.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,233 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Watertown, 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
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~33m
Bronx
22.3 mi in
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~37m
New England
22.3 mi in
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~37m
Upper Level
32 mi in
|
~51m
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via I 95; US 1
Njtp South: Hackensack
34.5 mi in
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~55m
Gsp South
41.6 mi in
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~1h 5m
Gsp North
41.6 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Newark
41.6 mi in
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~1h 5m
Mahwah
41.6 mi in
|
~1h 5m
New York State Thruway North: Albany
56.8 mi in
|
~1h 25m
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via NY 17
Dolgeville
237.3 mi in
|
~4h 53m
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 Watertown, NY
Full guide →Founded 1800
Watertown is a small city in New York's North Country, and the seat of Jefferson County.
Top landmarks
- • Public Square — historic district in Watertown, New York
- • Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library — Library on the National Registry of Historic Places in Watertown, New York
- • Trinity Episcopal Church and Parish House — church building in Watertown, New York, United States
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 7h 5m. Total distance: 335.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 5m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 117.5 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $25.70 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.
Yes — we found about 26 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Watertown, 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. There are 26 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange 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 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Watertown, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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