Origin
Nichols, NY
Afternoon in Nichols on Sunday
Local time
3:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nichols, 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
6h 13m
Distance
296.3 mi
477 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 1m
★
6 AM
6h 14m
8 AM
6h 39m
10 AM
6h 22m
12 PM
6h 20m
3 PM
6h 24m
5 PM
6h 38m
8 PM
6h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nichols, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Huntington, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Nichols, NY to Huntington, NY is 296.3 miles and takes about 6h 13m via Keystone Shortway and Appalachian Thruway, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, taking you across New York State. Expect a drive that mostly utilizes surface roads, so plan for a more leisurely pace than a pure highway journey. With a recommended one-day drive time and a manageable distance, this route is a solid option for a direct trip across the state.
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
148.2 miles from Nichols, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 163 mi | 3h 10m |
| Appalachian Thruway | 62.5 mi | 1h 9m |
| Northern Boulevard | 18.6 mi | 31m |
| US Highway 15 | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Route 49 | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| Westbranch Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 163 mi, about 3h 10m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 182 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,541 veh/hr typical · worst 4,187
Quietest
1 AM
~380 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.3×
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 Nichols, NY and Huntington, NY.
1
Start on Mack Road
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Mack Road
2
Turn sharp right onto County Route 86
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Route 86
3
Continue on Marsh Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Marsh Road
4
Turn right onto Lakeview Drive
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Lakeview Drive
5
Turn left onto PA 49
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Route 49
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 15 South: Mansfield
7
Merge onto I 99; US 15
63 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
Appalachian Thruway
8
Take the exit onto US 15
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 15
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 15
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto US 15
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn slight left onto US 15
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Pike
12
Continue on US 15
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 15
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Westbranch Highway
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
16
Merge onto I 80
163 mi
·
3 hr 10 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
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.
18
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.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
22
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
24
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
25
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
27
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
29
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
31
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
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.
33
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
34
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 5
Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on Clearview Expressway
457 ft
·
17 sec
·
Clearview Expressway
38
Turn left onto NY 25A
19 mi
·
31 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
39
Turn right onto NY 108
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
40
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
41
Continue on NY 25A
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
42
Turn right onto NY 110
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
New York Avenue
43
Arrive at destination
NY 110
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 13m estimated drive time, leaving Nichols, NY in the morning should allow you to reach Huntington, NY well before evening. The longest continuous stretch on the Keystone Shortway is 163 miles, so consider topping off your fuel tank before you begin this segment. Since this is a one-day trip, you have flexibility in timing your stops. Pay attention to local speed limits as you transition from highway driving to surface roads, especially on the Appalachian Thruway and Northern Boulevard.
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 148.2 miles from Nichols, NY, or about 3h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 163 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.2 miles or 3h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 55m
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 Nichols, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Nichols, NY
This is one driving day of about 296.3 miles and 6h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Nichols, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 163 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
148 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 148.2 miles from Nichols, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 163 miles.
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 265 decision points cluster between mile 72.5 and 268.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
72.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
US 15
Take the exit onto US 15 toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
7
72.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
|
US 15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
258.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 13m 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
259 mi into trip
|
~5h 13m 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
268.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 27m 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
$48.15 one way
$96.31 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $52.12 | $104.24 |
| premium | $4.87 | $56.76 | $113.53 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $63.03 | $126.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $26.93
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Appalachian Thruway
(62.5 mi)
$4.38
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
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$100–$125
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.9 | 1 | $31.11 | $14.22 |
| Efficient EV | 74.1 | 0 | $25.93 | $11.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.5 | 1 | $41.48 | $18.96 |
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.
Destination
Huntington, NY
Afternoon in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
3:43 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.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 13m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily surface roads, with only about 10% of the drive on highways. You'll experience a long stretch of 163 miles on the Keystone Shortway before transitioning to other main roads like the Appalachian Thruway and Northern Boulevard. Be prepared for more frequent stops and traffic lights as you move off the limited-access sections.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 163 mi on Keystone Shortway.
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 72.5 miles in near US 15.
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 296.3 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 72.5 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.6 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 258.7 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 Nichols, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.
New York City
258.7 mi in
|
~5h 13m
Leonia
259 mi in
|
~5h 13m
Teaneck
259 mi in
|
~5h 13m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
261.3 mi in
|
~5h 17m
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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 13m. Total distance: 296.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 163 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $26.93 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 72.5 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.6 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 258.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.5 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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