Origin
Summit, NY
Late night in Summit on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 26m
Distance
195.3 mi
314 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Summit, NY
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Huntington, NY
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Summit, NY to Huntington, NY is 195.3 miles and takes about 4h 26m via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the Northeast region of New York to the Northeast region of New York. The drive is a mixed bag, offering a blend of highway speeds and potentially more local road experiences as you progress. Given the relatively short duration of under 4.5 hours, it's an ideal candidate for a single-day journey, allowing for a full day at your destination.
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
97.7 miles from Summit, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 70.5 mi | 1h 21m |
| State Highway 145 | 35 mi | 50m |
| Northern Boulevard | 18.6 mi | 31m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 32 | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| King's Highway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| I 88 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
Step-by-step road directions between Summit, NY and Huntington, NY.
Start on CR 6
Turn left onto NY 10
Continue on NY 10
Continue on NY 10
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 88
Take the exit
Turn right onto NY 145
At end of road, turn left onto NY 30; NY 145
Continue on NY 30; NY 145
Continue on NY 145
Turn straight onto NY 23
Turn right onto NY 32
Continue on NY 32
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 4
Continue on NJ 4
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
Continue on I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95; US 1
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
Merge onto I 295
Continue on I 295
Continue on I 295
Take the exit
Continue on Clearview Expressway
Turn left onto NY 25A
Turn right onto NY 108
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
Continue on NY 25A
Turn right onto NY 110
Arrive at destination
For this 195.3-mile drive, you can comfortably start anytime in the morning and arrive in Huntington with plenty of daylight remaining. With a total duration of just over 4 hours, you won't need to plan for an overnight stop. Consider making your one planned stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs and refuel if needed, though your estimated fuel cost of $32 suggests you might not need to fill up twice. Pay attention to the transition from the New York State Thruway to State Highway 145, as this is where you'll likely see the most change in road conditions and traffic.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 43 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.7 miles or 2h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntington, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Summit, 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 Summit, NY
This is one driving day of about 195.3 miles and 4h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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.
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 97.7 miles from Summit, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 12.1 and 174.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward NY 7, NY 145: Cobleskill, Middleburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$32.15 one way
$64.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $34.76 | $69.52 |
| premium | $4.92 | $37.85 | $75.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.12 | $86.24 |
Estimated Tolls: $26.08
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
$32
Tolls
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.6 | 0 | $20.51 | $9.37 |
| Efficient EV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.09 | $7.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.1 | 0 | $27.34 | $12.50 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Summit on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny
49°F
Ramapo, NY
98 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 47% of it on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the New York State Thruway, including a substantial stretch of 70.5 miles without needing to exit. This means you can settle into a rhythm on faster roads before transitioning to State Highway 145 and Northern Boulevard, which will likely offer a different pace and driving feel. Expect the character of the road to change as you move from the more open highway to potentially more built-up or winding sections.
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 12.1 miles in.
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 23 significant decision points across 195.3 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 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.4 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Summit, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward Middleburgh, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
Middleburgh
Gsp South: Paterson
Fort Lee
New York
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 26m. Total distance: 195.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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