Origin
Sardinia, NY
Afternoon in Sardinia on Sunday
Local time
3:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sardinia, 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 2m
Distance
381.6 mi
614 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 54m
★
6 AM
8h 2m
8 AM
8h 19m
10 AM
8h 8m
12 PM
8h 6m
3 PM
8h 9m
5 PM
8h 18m
8 PM
7h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sardinia, NY
Efrem Efre
Huntington, NY
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Trip Overview
Sardinia, NY to Huntington, NY is 381.6 miles and takes about 8h 2m via Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, and I-81, with a fuel budget near $62 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York State, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given the highway focus, it's a straightforward drive, likely best suited for a single, long day if you're aiming for efficiency. However, with a recommended two days for the trip, you have the flexibility to break up the drive and make it more relaxed.
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
190.8 miles from Sardinia, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 59m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 104.5 mi | 2h 2m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| I 81 | 53.4 mi | 1h 3m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Genesee Expressway | 22.2 mi | 25m |
| Northern Boulevard | 18.6 mi | 31m |
| State Highway 39 | 18.2 mi | 25m |
| Nunda-Dansville Road | 12.4 mi | 16m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m
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 Sardinia, NY and Huntington, NY.
1
Start on CR 225
0.1 mi
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23 sec
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Savage Road
2
Turn sharp left onto NY 39
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
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State Highway 39
3
Continue on NY 39
1.4 mi
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1 min
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Schutt Road
4
Turn right onto NY 16; NY 39
0.6 mi
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56 sec
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State Highway 16
5
Continue on NY 16; NY 39
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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Olean Road
6
Turn left onto NY 39
1.1 mi
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2 min
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State Route 39
7
Continue on NY 39
2.3 mi
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5 min
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West Main Street
8
Continue on NY 39
18 mi
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25 min
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State Highway 39
9
Turn right onto NY 436
1.8 mi
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2 min
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Denton Corners Road
10
Turn right onto NY 19A; NY 436
2.2 mi
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3 min
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NY 19A; NY 436
11
Turn left onto NY 436
0.3 mi
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46 sec
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Hamilton Street
12
Turn left onto NY 436
360 ft
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8 sec
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Main Street
13
Continue on NY 436
5.6 mi
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8 min
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Portage Street
14
Continue on NY 436
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Mill Street
15
Continue on NY 436
12 mi
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16 min
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Nunda-Dansville Road
16
Continue on NY 436
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Ossian Street
17
Turn right onto Spruce Street
0.1 mi
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32 sec
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Spruce Street
18
Turn slight right onto NY 36
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Clara Barton Street
19
Continue on NY 36
0.1 mi
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11 sec
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Hornell Road
20
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
21
Merge onto I 390
22 mi
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25 min
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Genesee Expressway
22
Merge onto I 86
105 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
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Southern Tier Expressway
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
27
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
28
Merge onto I 80
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
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5 min
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Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
30
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.
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
32
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
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Degraw Avenue
34
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
36
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
37
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
39
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
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I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
41
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
43
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
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.
45
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
46
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 5
Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49
Continue on Clearview Expressway
457 ft
·
17 sec
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Clearview Expressway
50
Turn left onto NY 25A
19 mi
·
31 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
51
Turn right onto NY 108
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
52
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
53
Continue on NY 25A
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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Main Street
54
Turn right onto NY 110
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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New York Avenue
55
Arrive at destination
NY 110
Trip Plan
With an estimated 8-hour drive time, starting early is key if you plan to complete this trip in one day. Consider departing before 8 AM to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. For a more relaxed experience, splitting the 381.6 miles over two days is recommended, allowing for roughly 4 hours of driving per day. This approach also makes the $62 fuel cost more manageable. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 104.5-mile stretch on the Southern Tier Expressway, as services might be less frequent.
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 190.8 miles from Sardinia, NY, or about 3h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 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 84 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190.8 miles or 3h 59m 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 190.8 miles or 3h 59m
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 35m
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 Sardinia, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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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 Sardinia, NY
Aim for roughly 191 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Huntington, NY
Aim for roughly 191 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Sardinia, 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 Southern Tier Expressway for about 104.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
191 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 Nazareth, PAOvernight Options
Night 1
191 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Nazareth, PA after about 191 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 190.8 miles from Sardinia, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 191 miles or 4 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 325 decision points cluster between mile 176.1 and 353.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
176.1 mi into trip
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~3h 42m in
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I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
229.5 mi into trip
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~4h 45m 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
344 mi into trip
|
~7h 1m 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
344.3 mi into trip
|
~7h 2m 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
353.7 mi into trip
|
~7h 16m 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
$62.02 one way
$124.04 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
134 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $67.13 | $134.25 |
| premium | $4.87 | $73.10 | $146.21 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $81.17 | $162.35 |
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
$62
Tolls
$23
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$215–$325
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114.5 | 1 | $40.07 | $18.32 |
| Efficient EV | 95.4 | 1 | $33.39 | $15.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 152.6 | 1 | $53.42 | $24.42 |
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 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
3:41 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
9 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 2m 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 mostly highway, with 63% of the drive on major roads like the Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, and I-81. You'll encounter a long stretch of 104.5 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway before transitioning to other segments. Expect periods of rural cruising interspersed with more developed areas, indicated by the highway percentage. The drive involves a significant amount of time on expressways, so be prepared for consistent speed limits and potentially fewer immediate exits for brief stops compared to surface roads.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
55 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.5 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 176.1 miles in near I 81.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 32 significant decision points across 381.6 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 176.1 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 229.5 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 344 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 Sardinia, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.
Mt Pocono
229.5 mi in
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~4h 45m
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via US 6
Milford
230.2 mi in
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~4h 46m
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via I 84; I 380
New York City
344 mi in
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~7h 1m
Leonia
344.3 mi in
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~7h 2m
Teaneck
344.3 mi in
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~7h 2m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
346.6 mi in
|
~7h 6m
About the Cities
Starting in Sardinia, NY
Full guide →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 104.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. 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 191 miles on day one.
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.
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 176.1 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 229.5 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 344 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.0 hours each way, a round trip means 16.1 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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