Colton, NY Road Trips
Colton, NY serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 7 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 354 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Colton, NY head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
388.8 mi
Brookhaven, NY
Quickest Drive
7h 11m
Manhattan, NY
Plan Around Colton, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Colton, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Colton, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Colton, NY
Colton, NY to Brookhaven, NY
Colton, NY to Babylon, NY
Colton, NY to Huntington, NY
Colton, NY to Staten Island, NY
Colton, NY to Queens, NY
Colton, NY to New York City, NY
Colton, NY to Manhattan, NY
Driving from Colton, NY
On average, trips departing from Colton, NY run 354 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 42m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 389 miles (8h 26m), while the shortest is just 332 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Colton, NY are Brookhaven, NY (388.8 mi, 8h 26m), Babylon, NY (367.9 mi, 7h 58m), Huntington, NY (359.3 mi, 7h 52m), Staten Island, NY (351.4 mi, 7h 38m), and Queens, NY (343.6 mi, 7h 30m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 354-mile trip from Colton, NY, budget about $56 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Colton, NY and 1 routes heading into Colton, NY, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 332 to 389 miles.
The longest mapped route from Colton, NY covers 389 miles and takes approximately 8h 26m. Shorter options start at just 332 miles.
The average route from Colton, NY runs about 354 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 354-mile trip from Colton, NY costs roughly $56 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Colton, NY include Brookhaven, NY, Babylon, NY, Huntington, NY and Staten Island, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Colton, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
248
Median Income
$67,344
Median Home Value
$109,800
Median Age
54.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Colton, NY
A sampling of people born in Colton, NY.
Bertrand Snell
1870–1958
American politician (1870–1958)
A. Barton Hepburn
1846–1922
American banker and politician (1846–1922)
City data from Wikidata (Q3708714), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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