Origin
New City, NY
Late night in New City on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New City, NY to Huntington, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
57.4 mi
92 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New City, NY
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Huntington, NY
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Trip Overview
Connecting New City to Huntington is a manageable 57.4-mile trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes. Because of the relatively short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate through the Northeast region using a mix of thoroughfares, including the Palisades Interstate Parkway, the Cross Bronx Expressway, and Northern Boulevard. Budgeting approximately $9 for fuel covers the trip comfortably. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick getaway, the route offers a straightforward path between these two New York destinations without the need for complex multi-day planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Boulevard | 18.6 mi | 31m |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 18.3 mi | 25m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 304 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Clearview Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Lawrence Hill Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Northern Boulevard
— 18.6 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New City, NY and Huntington, NY.
1
Start on CR 29
60 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto CR 80
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Congers Road
3
Turn right onto NY 304
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 304
4
Continue on NY 304
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on NY 304
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 304
6
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
7
Turn left onto Smith Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Smith Street
8
Turn left onto NY 59
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
NY 59
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward New York, Palisades Interstate Parkway South
10
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
12
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
14
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
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.
16
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
17
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 5
Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on Clearview Expressway
457 ft
·
17 sec
·
Clearview Expressway
21
Turn left onto NY 25A
19 mi
·
31 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto NY 108
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
23
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
24
Continue on NY 25A
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
25
Turn right onto NY 110
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
New York Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
NY 110
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.7 miles from New City, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 36.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Smith Street
Turn left onto Smith Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
29.5 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
7
36.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
6
36.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
Turn left onto NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.45 one way
$18.90 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.22 | $20.43 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.13 | $22.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.67 | $25.35 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$23
Total
$32
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.04 | $3.67 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Huntington, NY
Late night in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
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
41 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
1h 28m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between major arteries and local roads. While 56% of your journey takes place on highways, you will encounter varying conditions as you move from the parkways to more urban stretches. Your longest uninterrupted segment is an 18.6-mile stretch on Northern Boulevard, which provides a break from the frequent exits found on the expressways. The route balances high-speed interstate travel with the slower pace of local corridors, keeping the drive engaging rather than monotonous. You will feel the shift in traffic intensity as you navigate through the different segments of this 57.4-mile trek.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.6 mi on Northern Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 3.9 miles in near Smith Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 3.9 miles (Smith Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (Palisades Interstate Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 New City, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward New York and Palisades Interstate Parkway South.
New York
4.3 mi in
|
~7m
Palisades Interstate Parkway South
4.3 mi in
|
~7m
About the Cities
Starting in New City, NY
Full guide →New City is the county seat and largest city in Rockland County, New York.
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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 57.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.6 miles on Northern Boulevard. 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.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (Smith Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (Palisades Interstate Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Huntington, NY before heading back.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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