Kensington, NY Road Trips

With 9 routes heading out and 0 heading in, Kensington, NY works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 73 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Kensington, NY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

9

Longest Drive

385 mi

Buffalo, NY

Quickest Drive

35m

Hempstead, NY

Plan Around Kensington, NY

Continue From Kensington, NY

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Kensington, NY to Buffalo, NY 385 mi · 6h 46m Kensington, NY to Brookhaven, NY 61.7 mi · 1h 36m Kensington, NY to Islip, NY 44.8 mi · 1h 19m Kensington, NY to Oyster Bay, NY 42.1 mi · 1h 7m

Trips from Kensington, NY

Kensington, NY to Buffalo, NY

385 mi 6h 46m

Kensington, NY to Brookhaven, NY

61.7 mi 1h 36m

Kensington, NY to Islip, NY

44.8 mi 1h 19m

Kensington, NY to Oyster Bay, NY

42.1 mi 1h 7m

Kensington, NY to Babylon, NY

40.3 mi 1h 25m

Kensington, NY to Huntington, NY

36.4 mi 1h 1m

Kensington, NY to Hempstead, NY

21.3 mi 35m

Kensington, NY to Staten Island, NY

16.1 mi 36m

Kensington, NY to Jamaica, NY

12.2 mi 45m

Driving from Kensington, NY

Expect an average of 73 miles and about 1h 41m behind the wheel when leaving Kensington, NY. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 385 miles (6h 46m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Kensington, NY include Buffalo, NY (385 mi, 6h 46m), Brookhaven, NY (61.7 mi, 1h 36m), Islip, NY (44.8 mi, 1h 19m), Oyster Bay, NY (42.1 mi, 1h 7m), and Babylon, NY (40.3 mi, 1h 25m). 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 73-mile trip from Kensington, NY, budget about $12 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 mapped routes leaving Kensington, NY and 0 routes heading into Kensington, NY, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 385 miles.

The longest mapped route from Kensington, NY covers 385 miles and takes approximately 6h 46m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.

The average route from Kensington, NY runs about 73 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 41m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 73-mile trip from Kensington, NY costs roughly $12 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Kensington, NY include Buffalo, NY, Brookhaven, NY, Islip, NY and Oyster Bay, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Short Drives from Kensington, NY

Brookhaven, NY 61.7 mi Islip, NY 44.8 mi Oyster Bay, NY 42.1 mi Babylon, NY 40.3 mi Huntington, NY 36.4 mi Hempstead, NY 21.3 mi Staten Island, NY 16.1 mi Jamaica, NY 12.2 mi

Longer Road Trips from Kensington, NY

Buffalo, NY 6h 46m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Kensington, NY that also have route pages.

Jamaica, NY 12.2 mi · 45m Staten Island, NY 16.1 mi · 36m Hempstead, NY 21.3 mi · 35m Huntington, NY 36.4 mi · 1h 1m Babylon, NY 40.3 mi · 1h 25m Oyster Bay, NY 42.1 mi · 1h 7m Islip, NY 44.8 mi · 1h 19m Brookhaven, NY 61.7 mi · 1h 36m