Trip from Huntington, NY to Westport, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 8m

Distance

297.5 mi

479 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 56m ★

6 AM

6h 9m

8 AM

6h 35m

10 AM

6h 18m

12 PM

6h 15m

3 PM

6h 19m

5 PM

6h 33m

8 PM

6h 1m

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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Westport, NY

Peter Olexa

Trip Overview

Huntington to Westport is 297.5 miles and takes about 6h 8m via NY 17 and Adirondack Northway, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, beginning in the Northeast region and heading further north. With over half the route on highways, expect a mix of faster travel and some surface road cruising. It's a manageable single-day drive, perfect if you want to get to your destination without an overnight stop.

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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

148.8 miles from Huntington, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NY 17	111.7 mi	2h 8m
Adirondack Northway	110.8 mi	2h 8m
Northern Boulevard	17.4 mi	28m
NJ 17	14.7 mi	18m
I 787	9 mi	12m
NJ 4	6.7 mi	9m
Cross Bronx Expressway	6.6 mi	8m
NY 7	3.1 mi	3m

Longest stretch: NY 17 — 111.7 mi, about 2h 8m

Traffic on I-87

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 46 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~2,496 veh/hr typical · worst 3,286

Quietest

1 AM

~113 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

22.1×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 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 Westport, NY.

Start on NY 110

0.2 mi · 42 sec · New York Avenue

Turn left onto NY 25A

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Main Street

Use the left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25A

267 ft · 6 sec · Main Street

Continue on Lawrence Hill Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lawrence Hill Road

Continue on Lawrence Hill Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lawrence Hill Road

At end of road, turn left onto NY 25A

17 mi · 28 min · Northern Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge Use the right lane.

Merge onto CI

2.3 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Merge onto I 295

1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Continue on I 295

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

6.6 mi · 8 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Toward Upper Level

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.6 mi · 59 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

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.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 95 EXPR; NJTP

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 72A Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 4

6.7 mi · 9 min · NJ 4

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NJ 17

7.3 mi · 9 min · NJ 17

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on NJ 17

0.7 mi · 50 sec · NJ 17

Continue on NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17

Continue on I 287; NY 17

0.2 mi · 10 sec · I 287; NY 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17

112 mi · 2 hr 8 min · NY 17

Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Exit 23 Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 787

9.0 mi · 12 min · I 787

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 787

0.4 mi · 29 sec · NY 787

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Exit 9W Toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs Use the right lane.

Merge onto NY 7

3.1 mi · 3 min · NY 7

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

Merge onto I 87

111 mi · 2 hr 8 min · Adirondack Northway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 24 sec

Exit 31 Toward NY 9N: Elizabethtown, Westport

Turn right onto NY 9N

2.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N

Continue on NY 9N

1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Arrive at destination

NY 9N

Trip Plan

For this 6-hour drive, leaving Huntington in the morning, ideally before 9 AM, will give you plenty of daylight to reach Westport. With only one recommended stop, you can plan for a brief break midway or closer to your destination. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is around $50, so be sure to fuel up before starting and consider topping off before the longest stretch on NY 17, which covers 111.7 miles. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility if you encounter unexpected traffic or decide to take a slightly longer break.

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 148.8 miles from Huntington, NY, or about 3h 11m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.7 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 65 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 148.8 miles or 3h 11m 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 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westport, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Huntington, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 297.5 miles and 6h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 NY 17 for about 111.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tarrytown, NY

149 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

Tarrytown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 148.8 miles from Huntington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

2 mi from route

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 26

5 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.

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,...

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

34.7 mi into trip | ~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

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

56.8 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | 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

$48.13 one way

$96.25 round trip

$4.11/gal 25.4 MPG avg 104 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$52.23	$104.45
premium	$4.85	$56.78	$113.57
diesel	$4.80	$56.17	$112.35

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

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

$48

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$96–$121

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 104.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	89.3	1	$31.24	$14.28
Efficient EV	74.4	0	$26.03	$11.90
EV Truck/SUV	119	1	$41.65	$19.04

Gas CO2

104 kg

EV CO2

35 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 Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Huntington, NY

Night in Huntington on Monday

Local time

10:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Areas Of Smoke

W 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 2:45PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Destination

Westport, NY

Night in Westport on Monday

Local time

10:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Mostly Sunny

N 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 2:45PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

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

5 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

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 30.8

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 54% highway, meaning you'll spend a significant portion of the 297.5 miles on higher-speed roads like the Adirondack Northway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 111.7 miles on NY 17, offering a period of consistent progress. You'll transition from highway travel to surface roads as you get closer to Westport. Expect a noticeable shift in speed and traffic density when you leave the main highways.

54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 111.7 mi on NY 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 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 26 significant decision points across 297.5 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

1,001 ft 12 ft

Total Climb

1,646 ft

Total Descent

1,560 ft

Highest Point

1,001 ft

~276.3 mi in

Elevation Range

989 ft

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 Westport, 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 | ~33m

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

Gsp South

41.6 mi in | ~1h 5m

Gsp North

41.6 mi in | ~1h 5m

Newark

41.6 mi in | ~1h 5m

Mahwah

41.6 mi in | ~1h 5m

New York State Thruway North: Albany

56.8 mi in | ~1h 25m | via NY 17

Troy

168.6 mi in | ~3h 34m

Saratoga Springs

178.2 mi in | ~3h 47m

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

The Inn Cafe

Cafe

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Westport, NY

Cuisine: american

Visit website

Starbucks

Cafe

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Glenmont, NY

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Vero Cafe

Cafe

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Wired Coffee

Cafe

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Caffé Vero

Cafe

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Restaurant

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Lake George, NY

Giovanna's On The Lake Restaurant

Restaurant

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Lake George

Cuisine: italian

Hours: 07:00-22:00

Pizza Jerks

Restaurant

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Lake George, NY

Cuisine: pizza

Christie's on the Lake

Restaurant

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Visit website

The Eagle's Eye

Viewpoint

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Lake George Panorama

Viewpoint

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Quary Field

Park

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Tuxedo Park, NY

Visit website

Camp Winonah

Camp_site

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Camp Sebago

Camp_site

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Camp Eureka

Camp_site

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Lake George Historical Association

Museum

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Lake George, NY

Visit website

House of Frankenstein Wax Museum

Museum

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Lake George, NY

Visit website

Fort William Henry

Museum

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Visit website

McNally Plaza

Memorial

Near the start, short detour

First break 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Audubon Terrace Historic District

District

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Jumel Terrace Historic District

District

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Baymont

Hotel

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Lake George, NY

Visit website

Georgian Lakeside Resort

Hotel

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Lake George, NY

Visit website

Seven Dwarves Court

Motel

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Lake George, NY

Tuxedo Motel

Motel

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Southfields, NY

Camp Winonah

Camp_site

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Westport Hotel & Tavern

Hotel

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

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 Westport, NY

Full guide →

Westport is a small town of 1,350 people in Essex County in New York's Adirondacks region.

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 6h 8m. Total distance: 297.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 8m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 111.7 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $22.55 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 22 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 Westport, 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. There are 22 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Saratoga National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Westport, 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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