Origin
Cooperstown, NY
Night in Cooperstown on Wednesday
Local time
10:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cooperstown, NY to Huntington, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 4m
Distance
215.9 mi
348 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 51m
★
6 AM
5h 4m
8 AM
5h 31m
10 AM
5h 14m
12 PM
5h 11m
3 PM
5h 15m
5 PM
5h 30m
8 PM
4h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cooperstown, NY
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Huntington, NY
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Trip Overview
This 215.9-mile drive from Cooperstown, NY to Huntington, NY will take you approximately 5 hours and 4 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing NY 17, State Highway 28, and Northern Boulevard, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip, especially given its manageable duration. With an estimated fuel cost of $36, it's an economical option for exploring within New York State. The overall feel of the journey is highway-focused, making it a straightforward transit between these two points in the Northeast region. You'll find this drive offers a direct path with minimal complexity.
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
108 miles from Cooperstown, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route leans heavily on highway driving, with 70% of the journey on higher-speed roads. You can expect a fairly consistent pace for much of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 70.1 miles on NY 17, so be prepared for a solid block of highway time. While the profile is highway-focused, the inclusion of State Highway 28 and Northern Boulevard suggests there might be some variations in road type and speed as you progress, offering a slight change of pace before reaching your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 57 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 70.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and State Highway 28. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 73 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 215.9 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 73 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 142.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157.6 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 31 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
73 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Take the ramp toward NY 17 East: New York City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
8
142.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
9
157.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m in
|
NY 17
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
159 mi into trip
|
~3h 38m in
|
NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
188.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 18m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cooperstown, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward Davenport, Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
Davenport
22.5 mi in
|
~32m
|
via NY 28
Nyst: Albany
142.4 mi in
|
~3h 18m
New York City
142.4 mi in
|
~3h 18m
Gsp South: Paterson
173.1 mi in
|
~3h 57m
Fort Lee
173.1 mi in
|
~3h 57m
New York
173.1 mi in
|
~3h 57m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 70.1 mi | 1h 23m |
| State Highway 28 | 20.2 mi | 29m |
| Northern Boulevard | 18.6 mi | 31m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 206 | 13.7 mi | 24m |
| New York State Thruway | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| Franklin-Walton Road | 9 mi | 12m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 70.1 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cooperstown, NY and Huntington, NY.
1
Start on Pioneer Street
6 ft
·
2 sec
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Pioneer Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto NY 80
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
4
Continue on NY 28
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 28
5
Continue on NY 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
6
Continue on NY 28
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 28
7
Continue on NY 28
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Gersoni Road
8
Take the ramp onto NY 28
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
NY 28
9
Take the exit onto NY 28
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
NY 28
Exit 15
Toward NY 23, NY 28 South: Oneonta, Davenport
10
Turn left onto NY 23; NY 28
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
James F. Lettis Highway
11
Turn right onto NY 28
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 28
12
Continue on NY 357
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
NY 357
13
Turn slight left onto CR 21
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Franklin-Walton Road
14
Continue on CR 21
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Brook Road
15
Continue on CR 21
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Franklin Road
16
Turn right onto CR 21
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Townsend Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto NY 10; NY 206
242 ft
·
8 sec
·
Delaware Street
18
Turn right onto NY 206
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Bridge Street
Use the right lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto NY 206
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Stockton Avenue
20
Continue on NY 206
9.0 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 206
21
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bridge Street
22
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 30
23
Turn right onto NY 206; CR 7
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cat Hollow Road
24
Continue on NY 206; CR 7
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 206
25
Continue on NY 206; CR 91
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Road
26
Continue on NY 206; CR 179
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Old Route 17
27
Turn right onto CR 124
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Stewart Avenue
28
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
Use the left lane.
29
Merge onto NY 17
69 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Use the slight right lane.
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
32
Merge onto I 87
14 mi
·
15 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
34
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
35
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
36
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
37
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
38
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4
Use the right lane.
39
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
41
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
43
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
45
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
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.
47
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
48
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 5
Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51
Continue on Clearview Expressway
457 ft
·
17 sec
·
Clearview Expressway
52
Turn left onto NY 25A
19 mi
·
31 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
53
Turn right onto NY 108
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
54
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
55
Continue on NY 25A
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
56
Turn right onto NY 110
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
New York Avenue
57
Arrive at destination
NY 110
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour duration, starting your journey from Cooperstown early in the morning is advisable to maximize your daylight hours. This route has only one recommended stop, so plan accordingly for fuel and rest before you depart or near your halfway point. The longest stretch without a break is over 70 miles on NY 17, so ensure your fuel tank is topped off before embarking on that segment. With a 70% highway share, keeping an eye on your speed and any potential traffic patterns, especially as you approach the Long Island area, will be key to a smooth arrival in Huntington.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 108 miles from Cooperstown, NY, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.1 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 47 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108 miles or 2h 37m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntington, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Cooperstown, 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 Cooperstown, NY
This is one driving day of about 215.9 miles and 5h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Cooperstown, 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 NY 17 for about 70.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108 mi from Cooperstown, NY · 2h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 108 miles from Cooperstown, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.1 miles.
Arriving in Huntington, NY
The final approach into Huntington, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Huntington, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.54 one way
$71.08 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $38.43 | $76.86 |
| premium | $4.92 | $41.85 | $83.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.67 | $95.34 |
Estimated Tolls: $23.23
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(13.7 mi)
$0.68
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
$36
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.8 | 0 | $22.67 | $10.36 |
| Efficient EV | 54 | 0 | $18.89 | $8.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.4 | 1 | $30.23 | $13.82 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Huntington, NY
Night in Huntington on Wednesday
Local time
10:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
108 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
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
5h 4m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cooperstown, NY to Huntington, NY covers 215.9 miles and takes about 5h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, State Highway 28, Northern Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108 miles from Cooperstown, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 215.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 73 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 142.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157.6 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cooperstown, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward Davenport, Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
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