Trip from Ephratah, NY to Huntington, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 44m

Distance

222.6 mi

358 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 31m ★

6 AM

4h 45m

8 AM

5h 12m

10 AM

4h 54m

12 PM

4h 52m

3 PM

4h 56m

5 PM

5h 10m

8 PM

4h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Ephratah, NY

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town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Huntington, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ephratah, NY to Huntington, NY covers 222.6 miles and takes about 4h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New York State Thruway, Northern Boulevard, NJ 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 151.4 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.64 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

111.3 miles from Ephratah, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New York State Thruway	151.4 mi	2h 54m
Northern Boulevard	18.6 mi	31m
NJ 17	14.1 mi	18m
NJ 4	6.7 mi	9m
Cross Bronx Expressway	6.6 mi	8m
State Highway 67	4.4 mi	6m
State Highway 334	4 mi	5m
Clearview Expressway	2.1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 151.4 mi, about 2h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ephratah, NY and Huntington, NY.

Start on Wood Road

33 ft · 3 sec · Wood Road

Turn left onto NY 10; NY 67

0.4 mi · 1 min · State Highway 10

Turn right onto NY 67

4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 67

Turn right onto CR 116

1.8 mi · 4 min · County Highway 116

Continue on NY 334

0.5 mi · 39 sec · State Highway 334

Continue on NY 334

1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 334

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 334

2.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 334

Continue on NY 334

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Cayadutta Street

At end of road, turn left onto NY 5

0.2 mi · 28 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto Broadway

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Broadway

Turn left onto Park Street

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Park Street

At end of road, turn right onto NY 30A

521 ft · 14 sec · South Bridge Street

Continue on NY 30A

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto Riverside Drive

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Riverside Drive

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 90

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 58 sec · this road

Merge onto I 90

33 mi · 38 min · New York State Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston Use the slight right lane.

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.

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17

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.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4

Use the right lane.

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Exit 5 Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Clearview Expressway

457 ft · 17 sec · Clearview Expressway

Turn left onto NY 25A

19 mi · 31 min · Northern Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto NY 108

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lawrence Hill Road

At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lawrence Hill Road

Continue on NY 25A

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto NY 110

0.2 mi · 34 sec · New York Avenue

Arrive at destination

NY 110

Trip Plan

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 111.3 miles from Ephratah, NY, or about 2h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.4 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 49 miles or 1h 4m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 111.3 miles or 2h 16m 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 42m

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 Ephratah, 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 Ephratah, NY

This is one driving day of about 222.6 miles and 4h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Ephratah, 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 New York State Thruway for about 151.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

111 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

Niskayuna, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Poughkeepsie, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 111.3 miles from Ephratah, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 151.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Barcelona Restaurant-Wine Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, New York

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 47.7

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15184381144

Visit website

Gracie's Luncheonette

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leeds, New York

1.6 mi

Piccolo Trattoria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leeds, New York

1.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 190.8

+19172614093

Saddle River Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Saddle River, New Jersey

2.9 mi

Barcelona Restaurant-Wine Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 47.7

Albany, New York

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15184381144

Visit website

Gracie's Luncheonette

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 79.5

Leeds, New York

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+15189439363

Visit website

Piccolo Trattoria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 79.5

Leeds, New York

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15187193430

Visit website

Mocha Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 190.8

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13472027123

Visit website

Barnwood Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.5

Catskill, New York

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15189432200

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 206.7

Little Neck, New York

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17182254949

Visit website

Bon Appetit Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 47.7

Albany, New York

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+15184592180

Visit website

Honey Day Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 174.9

Glen Rock, New Jersey

Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm

+12013893535

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 31.8

Rotterdam, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 31.8

Schenectady, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 190.8

Bronx, New York

+12129265337

Visit website

Bennett Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 190.8

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

J. Hood Wright Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 190.8

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 26

5 decision points cluster between mile 46.1 and 201.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

46.1 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | New York State Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston

164.3 mi into trip | ~3h 17m 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

165.6 mi into trip | ~3h 19m 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

194.7 mi into trip | ~3h 59m 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

201.3 mi into trip | ~4h 8m in

Take the exit toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5 Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.64 one way

$73.28 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$39.62	$79.24
premium	$4.92	$43.14	$86.29
diesel	$5.61	$49.15	$98.29

Estimated Tolls: $30.12

George Washington Bridge $16.00

New York State Thruway (151.4 mi) $7.57

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

$37

Tolls

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$92–$117

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.9 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	66.8	0	$23.37	$10.68
Efficient EV	55.7	0	$19.48	$8.90
EV Truck/SUV	89	1	$31.16	$14.25

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Ephratah, NY

Afternoon in Ephratah on Saturday

Local time

3:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huntington, NY

Afternoon in Huntington on Saturday

Local time

3:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

E 3 to 8 mph 33% chance Live forecast

49°F

Ramapo, NY

111 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

5 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

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 191.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

222.6 mi in 4h 44m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 151.4 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46.1 miles in near New York State Thruway.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 26 significant decision points across 222.6 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 46.1 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 165.6 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Ephratah, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.

Boston

46.1 mi in | ~1h 1m | via New York State Thruway

Gsp South: Paterson

179.7 mi in | ~3h 37m

Fort Lee

179.7 mi in | ~3h 37m

New York

179.7 mi in | ~3h 37m

About the Cities

Arriving in Huntington, NY

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 44m. Total distance: 222.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 151.4 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $30.12 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Huntington, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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Trip from Ephratah, NY to Huntington, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Barcelona Restaurant-Wine Bar

Duaa’s Cafe

Barcelona Restaurant-Wine Bar

Gracie's Luncheonette

Piccolo Trattoria

Mocha Cafe

Barnwood Restaurant

Lima 33 Restaurant

Bon Appetit Cafe

Honey Day Cafe

Duaa’s Cafe

Saddle River Cafe

Cafe Amrita

Lily and Liam

RED E Charging Station

EvGateway Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ViaLynk Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

5 Wits Albany

Roberto Clemente State Park

Claremont Park

Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

Yankee Stadium

Bennett Park

J. Hood Wright Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Ephratah, NY

Huntington, NY

Same local time

5 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 44m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

Castle Clinton National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Huntington, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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