Origin
Kendall, NY
Afternoon in Kendall on Sunday
Local time
3:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kendall, NY to Huntington, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 9m
Distance
378.3 mi
609 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 2m
★
6 AM
8h 10m
8 AM
8h 26m
10 AM
8h 15m
12 PM
8h 14m
3 PM
8h 16m
5 PM
8h 25m
8 PM
8h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kendall, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Huntington, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Kendall, NY to Huntington, NY is 378.3 miles and takes about 8h 9m via I 81, Keystone Shortway, and New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $61 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though it's recommended for 2 days. This trip stays within the Northeast region, crossing from western New York to Long Island. You'll encounter a mix of highway cruising and surface roads, so plan accordingly for the change in driving pace. With 2 recommended days, you can comfortably break up the 378.3 miles and enjoy the drive without feeling rushed.
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
189.2 miles from Kendall, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 9m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| New York State Thruway | 30 mi | 34m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Western Expressway | 20.1 mi | 26m |
| Northern Boulevard | 18.6 mi | 31m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 168 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,210 veh/hr typical · worst 4,900
Quietest
1 AM
~430 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.8×
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 Kendall, NY and Huntington, NY.
1
Start on CR 1
53 ft
·
6 sec
·
Kenmore Road
2
Turn left onto NY 237
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Kendall Road
3
Turn left onto NY 104; NY 237
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Ridge Road
4
Turn right onto NY 260
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Sweden-Walker Road
5
Turn left onto NY 31
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Brockport-Spencerport Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on NY 531
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
NY 531
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
8
Merge onto I 490
20 mi
·
26 min
·
Western Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
10
Merge onto I 90
30 mi
·
34 min
·
New York State Thruway
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
7 sec
13
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
14
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 318
Use the left lane.
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
16
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Street
18
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Dill Street
19
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
·
16 sec
·
Loop Road
20
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Genesee Street
21
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
22
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Lake Street
23
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
24
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
25
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
26
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
27
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
28
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
30
Merge onto I 81
45 mi
·
54 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
32
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
34
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
35
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
36
Merge onto I 80
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
37
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
38
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
40
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
42
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
43
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
44
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
45
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
47
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
49
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
51
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
53
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
54
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
56
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 5
Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
57
Continue on Clearview Expressway
457 ft
·
17 sec
·
Clearview Expressway
58
Turn left onto NY 25A
19 mi
·
31 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
59
Turn right onto NY 108
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
60
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
61
Continue on NY 25A
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
62
Turn right onto NY 110
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
New York Avenue
63
Arrive at destination
NY 110
Trip Plan
Given the 8h 9m estimated drive time, splitting this trip over 2 days is a smart choice to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight, especially if you plan to drive the majority of the distance on your first day. With 2 stops planned, you'll have opportunities to refuel and rest. Pay attention to the transition from the New York State Thruway to local roads as you get closer to Huntington; this change can be quite noticeable. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a major exit opportunity is on I 81.
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 189.2 miles from Kendall, NY, or about 4h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 83 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189.2 miles or 4h 9m 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 189.2 miles or 4h 9m
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 6h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntington, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kendall, 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.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
+
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 Kendall, NY
Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Huntington, NY
Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Kendall, 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 81 for about 98.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
189 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 Scranton, PAOvernight Options
Night 1
189 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Scranton, PA after about 189 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 189.2 miles from Kendall, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 189 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 415 decision points cluster between mile 75.9 and 350.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
75.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
226.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 53m in
|
US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
340.8 mi into trip
|
~7h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
341 mi into trip
|
~7h 9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
8
350.5 mi into trip
|
~7h 23m in
|
I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.48 one way
$122.96 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
132 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $66.55 | $133.09 |
| premium | $4.87 | $72.47 | $144.95 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $80.47 | $160.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $24.05
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(30 mi)
$1.50
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
$61
Tolls
$24
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$216–$326
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 113.5 | 1 | $39.72 | $18.16 |
| Efficient EV | 94.6 | 1 | $33.10 | $15.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151.3 | 1 | $52.96 | $24.21 |
Gas CO2
132 kg
EV CO2
44 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.
Destination
Huntington, NY
Afternoon in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
3:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
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.
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
7 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
8h 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is split almost evenly between highway and surface roads, with 49% on highways. You'll experience a long stretch of 98.8 miles on I 81, which is the longest continuous highway segment. After that, expect more surface road driving, indicated by the mostly surface roads profile. The transition from limited-access highway to more populated surface roads will mean more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds as you approach your destination.
Only 49% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
63 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.8 mi on I 81.
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 75.9 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 41 significant decision points across 378.3 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 75.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 226.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 340.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kendall, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.
Clyde
75.9 mi in
|
~1h 36m
Mt Pocono
226.2 mi in
|
~4h 53m
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via US 6
Milford
227 mi in
|
~4h 54m
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via I 84; I 380
New York City
340.8 mi in
|
~7h 9m
Leonia
341 mi in
|
~7h 9m
Teaneck
341 mi in
|
~7h 9m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
343.3 mi in
|
~7h 13m
About the Cities
Arriving 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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.8 miles on I 81. 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 189 miles on day one.
Expect about $24.05 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 Huntington, 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 75.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 226.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 340.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Huntington, 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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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