Huntington, NY to Bergen, NY is 365.2 miles and takes about 7h 48m via I 81, Christopher Columbus Highway, and New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $60 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you across New York State, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Given its duration and the nature of the roads, this route is best suited for a single-day drive. You'll encounter a mix of highway driving and more involved local roads, so be prepared for a varied experience behind the wheel. Plan for a moderate fuel cost and a full day of travel to comfortably reach your destination.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
182.6 miles from Huntington, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 53m into the drive
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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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 48m. Total distance: 365.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 48m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by a significant number of turns, suggesting a journey that weaves through local landscapes rather than sticking to uninterrupted highways. With only 41% of the drive on highways, expect a dynamic driving experience. The longest continuous stretch without a turn-off is 97.3 miles on I 81, offering a period of steady progress. Beyond that, the road will likely involve more frequent adjustments and slower speeds as you navigate local roads and connect between highways. This profile means you'll be actively engaged with the driving for much of the 7h 48m journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 62 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 97.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 22.3 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 39 significant decision points across 365.2 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 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 39 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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22.3 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx,...
8
34.5 mi into trip|~55m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
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34.7 mi into trip|~55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
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37.1 mi into trip|~59m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 69
Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
8
359.8 mi into trip|~7h 40m in
Take the exit toward I 490, NY 19: LeRoy, Rochester
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 47
Toward I 490, NY 19: LeRoy, Rochester
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Huntington, NY and Bergen, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack and Hackensack - among others.
Cross Island Parkway North
19.8 mi in|~33m
Bronx
22.3 mi in|~37m
New England
22.3 mi in|~37m
Upper Level
32 mi in|~51m|via I 95; US 1
Njtp South: Hackensack
34.5 mi in|~55m
Hackensack
37.1 mi in|~59m
Albany
209.8 mi in|~4h 25m|via I 81
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 81
97.3 mi
1h 55m
Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi
1h 20m
New York State Thruway
57.8 mi
1h 6m
I 380
27.7 mi
30m
Northern Boulevard
17.4 mi
28m
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi
24m
Clinton Street
10.5 mi
15m
East Lake Road
9.9 mi
14m
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 97.3 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and Bergen, NY.
1
Start on NY 110
0.2 mi·42 sec·New York Avenue
2
Turn left onto NY 25A
0.4 mi·44 sec·Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25A
267 ft·6 sec·Main Street
4
Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Lawrence Hill Road
5
Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Lawrence Hill Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto NY 25A
17 mi·28 min·Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone BridgeUse the right lane.
8
Merge onto CI
2.3 mi·3 min·Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 33Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New EnglandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 295
1.8 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
11
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi·1 min·Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
6.6 mi·8 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
14
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.6 mi·59 sec·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
15
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi·48 sec·I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.6 mi·39 sec·I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
0.1 mi·8 sec·I 95 EXPR; NJTP
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: HackensackUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·29 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: HackensackUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
2.0 mi·2 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 69Toward I 80 West: Paterson, HackensackUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 80
68 mi·1 hr 20 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·8 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
12 mi·15 min·Keystone Shortway
25
Take the exit
0.7 mi·46 sec
Exit 293Toward I 380 North: Scranton
26
Continue on I 380
28 mi·30 min·I 380
Use the straight lane.
27
Merge onto I 81
58 mi·1 hr 9 min·I 81
Use the straight lane.
28
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
1.8 mi·2 min·I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
29
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
37 mi·43 min·I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
30
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 52Toward NY 13: Cortland
31
Turn right onto NY 13
39 ft·5 sec·Clinton Avenue
32
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Locust Avenue
33
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Albany Street
34
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41
0.4 mi·1 min·South Main Street
35
Turn left onto NY 41
10 mi·15 min·Clinton Street
36
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi·49 sec·East Lake Road
37
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi·7 min·State Route 41
38
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi·13 min·East Lake Road
39
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi·48 sec·East Lake Street
40
Turn left onto US 20
7.3 mi·13 min·East Genesee Street
41
Turn right onto US 20
0.2 mi·12 sec·North Fulton Street
42
Turn left onto US 20; NY 5
0.4 mi·1 min·Arterial West
43
Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38
9.8 mi·11 min·Chase Street
Use the left lane.
44
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi·2 min·Auburn Road
45
Turn right onto NY 318
4.1 mi·7 min·NY 318
46
Continue on NY 318
319 ft·10 sec·NY 318
Use the right lane.
47
Turn right onto NY 414
0.3 mi·28 sec·State Route 414
Use the right lane.
48
Continue on NY 414
217 ft·11 sec·Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
49
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
Use the left lane.
50
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 West: BuffaloUse the straight / right lanes.
51
Merge onto I 90
58 mi·1 hr 6 min·New York State Thruway
52
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 47Toward I 490, NY 19: LeRoy, RochesterUse the slight right lane.
53
Continue on I 490
3.1 mi·3 min·Western Expressway
54
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 2Toward NY 33, NY 33A: Bergen
55
Turn left onto NY 33A
0.4 mi·37 sec·Chili-Riga Center Road
56
Continue on NY 33
473 ft·7 sec·Buffalo Road
57
Continue on NY 33
0.2 mi·20 sec·Clinton Street Road
58
Turn right
135 ft·6 sec
59
Turn right onto NY 19
150 ft·3 sec·South Lake Road
60
Continue on NY 19
0.3 mi·28 sec·South Lake Street
61
Continue on NY 19
0.5 mi·56 sec·South Lake Avenue
62
Arrive at destination
NY 19
Trip Plan
Since this route is manageable in a single day, leaving early in the morning will give you the most flexibility. With two planned stops, you can break up the nearly 8-hour drive effectively. Consider making your stops strategically to refuel and rest, perhaps around the halfway point or after completing the longest stretch on I 81. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition from highway segments to local roads, where services might be less frequent. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means staying attentive to navigation is key, so ensure your GPS is set up and reliable before you depart.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 182.6 miles from Huntington, NY, or about 3h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.3 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 80 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 182.6 miles or 3h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bergen, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Huntington, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Huntington, NY
This is one driving day of about 365.2 miles and 7h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Huntington, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 97.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 182.6 mi from Huntington, NY
· 3h 53m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 37.8
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 37.8
Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 289.6
Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 302.2
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 37.8
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 37.8
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
109.6
1
$38.35
$17.53
Efficient EV
91.3
1
$31.96
$14.61
EV Truck/SUV
146.1
1
$51.13
$23.37
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 17, 2026
Origin
Huntington, NY
Night
in Huntington on Friday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
E 3 to 8 mph33% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Bergen, NY
Night
in Bergen on Friday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
183 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
6 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
7h 48m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Huntington, NY to Bergen, NY covers 365.2 miles and takes about 7h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Christopher Columbus Highway, New York State Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 182.6 miles from Huntington, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks 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 39 significant decision points across 365.2 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 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Huntington, NY and Bergen, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack and Hackensack - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
