Origin
Groton, NY
Morning in Groton on Wednesday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Groton, NY to Huntington, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 33m
Distance
260.8 mi
420 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 20m
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6 AM
5h 33m
8 AM
6h 0m
10 AM
5h 43m
12 PM
5h 40m
3 PM
5h 44m
5 PM
5h 59m
8 PM
5h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Groton, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Huntington, NY
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Trip Overview
Spanning 260.8 miles across New York, this trip from Groton to Huntington typically takes about 5 hours and 33 minutes of pure drive time. Since the entire journey is designed as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate sprint, you should plan on a full day behind the wheel. Expect to budget approximately $42 for fuel to cover the distance. Because this route stays off the major interstates, it is best tackled in a single day, though you will certainly want to factor in at least one planned stop to break up the navigation. It is a straightforward trip within the Northeast, perfect if you prefer navigating local roads over the monotony of high-traffic highways.
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
130.4 miles from Groton, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Prepare for a hands-on driving experience, as this route consists entirely of local roads with a highway share of 0%. You will spend the day navigating through East Cortland Street, Cortland Road, and Highway 222, which keeps you engaged with frequent turns and changing landscapes. Unlike a standard interstate haul, this path offers a consistent, technical pace that requires your full attention at the wheel. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, the journey maintains a steady rhythm that avoids the fatigue of repetitive high-speed cruising. It is an ideal choice for drivers who enjoy staying active on the road rather than setting cruise control for hours on end.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Cortland Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 33m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Groton, NY to Huntington, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Cortland Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cortland Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 222 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Groton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clinton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 380 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Cortland Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Groton, NY and Huntington, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Main Street
2
Turn right onto East Cortland Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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East Cortland Street
3
Continue on Cortland Road
5.2 mi
·
9 min
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Cortland Road
4
Continue on State Highway 222
3.6 mi
·
5 min
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State Highway 222
5
Continue on Groton Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Groton Avenue
6
Continue on Clinton Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Clinton Avenue
7
Take the exit right toward I 81 South
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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I 81 South
8
Merge slight left
44 mi
·
51 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
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I 81 South: Scranton
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi
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1 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
11
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi
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4 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
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I 380 South: Mount Pocono
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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I 80 East: Stroudsburg
14
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
17
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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Leonia, Teaneck
18
Turn right onto Leonia
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Leonia
19
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
20
Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
21
Continue on Main Street
469 ft
·
13 sec
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Main Street
22
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
472 ft
·
13 sec
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George Washington Bridge
23
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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Bergen Boulevard
24
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft
·
5 sec
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George Washington Bridge Upper Level
25
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
26
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
27
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
28
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
29
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
30
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
31
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
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Throgs Neck Expressway
32
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
33
Continue on Clearview Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Expressway
34
Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
35
Continue on Clearview Expressway
456 ft
·
18 sec
·
Clearview Expressway
36
Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
19 mi
·
31 min
·
Northern Boulevard
37
Turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
38
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Lawrence Hill Road
39
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
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Main Street
40
Turn right onto New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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New York Avenue
41
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
For the smoothest experience, plan your departure early in the morning to account for the 5-hour and 33-minute travel time on local roads. Since the route is entirely non-highway, stay alert for shifting speed limits and frequent turns that can make your arrival time fluctuate. Budgeting your $42 for fuel is easier if you map out your single planned stop in advance, as local routes may have less predictable access to services than major interstates. Flexibility is your best asset here, so keep an eye on your navigation to ensure you remain on the correct path through the various local road transitions. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep your eyes peeled for road signage on Highway 222, as the lack of highway infrastructure means you will be relying on local markers throughout the trip.
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 130.4 miles from Groton, NY, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.4 miles or 2h 46m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntington, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Groton, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Groton, NY
This is one driving day of about 260.8 miles and 5h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Groton, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 130.4 mi from Groton, NY · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 130.4 miles from Groton, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$42.93 one way
$85.86 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $46.42 | $92.84 |
| premium | $4.92 | $50.55 | $101.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.58 | $115.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
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
$43
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.2 | 0 | $27.38 | $12.52 |
| Efficient EV | 65.2 | 0 | $22.82 | $10.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.3 | 1 | $36.51 | $16.69 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Huntington, NY
Morning in Huntington on Wednesday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
130 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 33m 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 Groton, NY to Huntington, NY covers 260.8 miles and takes about 5h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Cortland Street, Cortland Road, Highway 222. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 130.4 miles from Groton, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.93 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 straightforward 5h 33m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Groton, NY to Huntington, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Groton, NY to Huntington, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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