Origin
Highland, NY
Late night in Highland on Thursday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Highland, NY to Huntington, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
106.1 mi
171 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland, NY
Abhishek Navlakha
Huntington, NY
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Trip Overview
This 106.1-mile drive from Highland, NY to Huntington, NY takes approximately 2 hours and 28 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll navigate using a mix of major roads including the New York State Thruway and US 9W. With a fuel cost estimated at $17, this is an economical journey. The route offers a mixed drive profile, suggesting you'll experience varied road conditions. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
53.1 miles from Highland, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 47% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter stretches on the New York State Thruway, including one uninterrupted segment of 29 miles. This means you'll experience both faster-paced highway travel and potentially more varied conditions on other main roads like Northern Boulevard and US 9W. The road character will likely shift as you progress, moving from more open highway to potentially more local road driving as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 29 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 106.1 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 15.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.8 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
15.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the ramp toward I 84 West, NY 52 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 84 West, NY 52 West
8
17.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36A
Toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York St...
9
47.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
49.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
78.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m 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 Highland, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York State Thruway, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
Albany
17.5 mi in
|
~25m
New York State Thruway
17.5 mi in
|
~25m
Gsp South: Paterson
63.3 mi in
|
~1h 21m
Fort Lee
63.3 mi in
|
~1h 21m
New York
63.3 mi in
|
~1h 21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 29 mi | 33m |
| Northern Boulevard | 18.6 mi | 31m |
| US 9W | 14.5 mi | 20m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Clearview Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| I 84 | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 29 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland, NY and Huntington, NY.
1
Start on White Street
44 ft
·
7 sec
·
White Street
2
Turn left onto Vineyard Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Vineyard Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 44; NY 55
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Milton Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 9W; US 44; NY 55
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 9W; US 44; NY 55
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 9W; US 44; NY 55
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 9W; US 44; NY 55
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto NY 32
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Plank Road
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 84 West, NY 52 West
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 84; NY 52
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 84; NY 52
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 36A
Toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on this road
427 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 87 South: New York City
12
Merge onto I 87
29 mi
·
33 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
15
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.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
18
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
23
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
25
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
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.
27
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
28
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 5
Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on Clearview Expressway
457 ft
·
17 sec
·
Clearview Expressway
32
Turn left onto NY 25A
19 mi
·
31 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
33
Turn right onto NY 108
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
34
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
35
Continue on NY 25A
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
36
Turn right onto NY 110
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
New York Avenue
37
Arrive at destination
NY 110
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 28 minute travel time, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Aim to depart either early in the morning to avoid potential traffic, or later in the afternoon if you prefer a more relaxed start. Since there are no recommended stops, you can be flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $17, and with a longest stretch of 29 miles on the New York State Thruway, plan your fuel stops accordingly before embarking on that segment.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.1 miles from Highland, NY, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29 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 23 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.1 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 56m
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 Highland, 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 Highland, NY
This is one driving day of about 106.1 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Highland, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 29 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.1 mi from Highland, NY · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.1 miles from Highland, 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
$17.46 one way
$34.93 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $18.88 | $37.77 |
| premium | $4.92 | $20.56 | $41.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.43 | $46.85 |
Estimated Tolls: $24.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(29 mi)
$1.45
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
$17
Tolls
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.14 | $5.09 |
| Efficient EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.28 | $4.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.85 | $6.79 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Late night in Huntington on Thursday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
53 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Highland, NY to Huntington, NY covers 106.1 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Northern Boulevard, US 9W. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.1 miles from Highland, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 106.1 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 15.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.8 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Highland, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York State Thruway, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
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