Lima 33 Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Little Neck, New York
Hours: 1–9 pm
+17182254949
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
61.3 mi
99 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Wesley Hills, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Embarking on this 61.3-mile journey from Huntington, NY, to Wesley Hills, NY, will take you approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes of driving time. This trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, with an estimated fuel cost of just $10. The route primarily utilizes Northern Boulevard, the Garden State Parkway, and NJ 4, offering a mixed driving experience. You'll be staying within the Northeast region for the entirety of this drive. Given its manageable length and duration, this route is perfect for a spontaneous day trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.6 miles from Huntington, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Boulevard | 17.4 mi | 28m |
| Garden State Parkway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 2.3 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 Wesley Hills, 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 left at fork onto I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto NJ 4
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto NJ 17
Take the exit
Merge onto GSP
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Turn left onto CR 35
Turn right onto CR 35A
Take the ramp onto Forman Road
Turn left onto NY 59
Turn straight onto NY 59
Turn right onto NY 306
Continue on NY 306
Arrive at destination
For this relatively short 1-hour-and-34-minute drive covering 61.3 miles, flexibility is key. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid the heaviest commuter traffic in either direction. With a low fuel cost of around $10, you likely won't need extensive refueling stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Pay attention to signage for NJ 4 as you approach Wesley Hills, as navigating local roads can sometimes be more intricate than highway driving. Since there are no designated stops, feel free to pull over if you need a break or want to stretch your legs.
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.
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 13 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.6 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wesley Hills, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Huntington, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Huntington, NY
This is one driving day of about 61.3 miles and 1h 34m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.6 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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Little Neck, New York
Early in the drive, right off the route
Hours: 1–9 pm
+17182254949
Chuck E. Cheese
Paramus, New Jersey
Luigi's Restaurant And Bar
Queens, New York
Top Coffee Stop
Hackensack, New Jersey
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Lily and Liam
Englewood, New Jersey
Duaa’s Cafe
New York, New York
Early in the drive, right off the route
Little Neck, New York
Hours: 1–9 pm
+17182254949
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12014871088
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Queens, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm
+17183477136
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Flushing, New York
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+19175637223
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~9 min detour
Glen Rock, New Jersey
Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm
+12013893535
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~9 min detour
Floral Park, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+15163267769
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
College Point, New York
Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm
+13473684407
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Tenafly, New Jersey
Hours: 4–10 pm
+12018712182
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Englewood, New Jersey
Hours: Closed
+12015675111
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
New York, New York
+19172614093
Around the midpoint, short detour
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+12014265898
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 8 am–11 pm
+12122220683
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Port Washington, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Huntington Station, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Near the start, short detour
Syosset, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Woodbury, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Oyster Bay, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Jericho, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Glen Cove, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+13479154409
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Roslyn, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Bronx, NY
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 12–9 pm
+12014401329
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
River Edge, New Jersey
Hours: 9 am–11 pm
+16093887728
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Fort Lee, New Jersey
Hours: 6 am–7 pm
+12017681360
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 8:30 am–8:30 pm
+17182998750
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Fort Lee, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–4:45 pm
+12014611776
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Leonia, New Jersey
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12013367275
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm
+12017334359
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 19.8 and 41.8 — 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
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
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$10.09 one way
$20.18 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.91 | $21.82 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.53 | $27.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $23.19
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
$10
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Wesley Hills on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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This drive presents a mixed driving profile, with 53% of it being highway travel. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.4 miles on Northern Boulevard, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. As you transition to the Garden State Parkway and then NJ 4, expect the character of the road to evolve, incorporating more of a highway feel before potentially shifting back to more local road conditions closer to your destination. This variety should keep the drive engaging.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 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 61.3 miles you will encounter 26 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 34.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Huntington, NY and Wesley Hills, 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
Bronx
New England
Upper Level
Njtp South: Hackensack
Gsp South
Gsp North
Newark
Mahwah
Gsp Toll North
Nanuet
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
Founded 1982
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 61.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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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