Origin
Huntington, NY
Morning in Huntington on Monday
Local time
10:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington, NY to Cherry Creek, NY
Drive Time
8h 47m
Distance
428.2 mi
689 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$70
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 39m
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6 AM
8h 47m
8 AM
9h 3m
10 AM
8h 53m
12 PM
8h 51m
3 PM
8h 54m
5 PM
9h 2m
8 PM
8h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntington, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Cherry Creek, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Huntington, NY to Cherry Creek, NY covers 428.2 miles and takes about 8h 47m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Main Street, Lawrence Hill Road, Northern Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $69.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
214.1 miles from Huntington, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 47m drive with frequent turns across 428.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 57 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 47m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Huntington, NY to Cherry Creek, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lawrence Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northern Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cross Island Parkway North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cross Island Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 295 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and Cherry Creek, NY.
1
Start on New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
New York Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
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Main Street
3
Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
266 ft
·
7 sec
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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 the end of the road, turn left onto Northern Boulevard
17 mi
·
29 min
·
Northern Boulevard
7
Take the ramp right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
8
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
10
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
11
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
14
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
15
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
16
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
17
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
20
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
22
Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
68 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
23
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
24
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
195 mi
·
3 hr 35 min
·
Keystone Shortway
25
Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
26
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
27
Turn straight onto State Park Road
7.5 mi
·
13 min
·
State Park Road
28
Turn right onto Bennetts Valley Highway
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Bennetts Valley Highway
29
Continue on Million Dollar Highway
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Million Dollar Highway
30
Continue on Bennetts Valley Highway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bennetts Valley Highway
31
Turn straight onto Million Dollar Highway
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Million Dollar Highway
32
Continue on South Saint Marys Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Saint Marys Street
33
Turn right onto Railroad Street
148 ft
·
3 sec
·
Railroad Street
34
Turn left onto South Michael Street
384 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Michael Street
35
Continue on North Michael Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Michael Street
36
Turn left onto Maurus Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Maurus Street
37
Continue on Johnsonburg Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Johnsonburg Road
38
Continue on Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road
39
Continue on Powers Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Powers Avenue
40
Keep slight right
148 ft
·
5 sec
41
Merge slight left
6.6 mi
·
7 min
42
Keep slight right
40 mi
·
44 min
43
Take the exit left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
44
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
26 mi
·
29 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
45
Take the exit slight right toward Randolph, Gowanda
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Randolph, Gowanda
46
Keep slight right
171 ft
·
5 sec
47
Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
48
Turn left onto Conewango Road
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Conewango Road
49
Continue on State Highway 241
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 241
50
Continue on Conewango Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Conewango Road
51
Continue on Conewango Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Conewango Road
52
Continue straight
1.5 mi
·
2 min
53
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 83
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Highway 83
54
Continue on South Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
South Road
55
Continue on South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Main Street
56
Turn left onto Center Street
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Center Street
57
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 214.1 miles from Huntington, NY, or about 4h 23m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 94 miles or 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 214.1 miles or 4h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 214.1 miles or 4h 23m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cherry Creek, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Huntington, NY
Aim for roughly 214 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Cherry Creek, NY
Aim for roughly 214 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 miles from Huntington, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 214.1 mi from Huntington, NY · 4h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
214 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Syracuse, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
214 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Syracuse, NY after about 214 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 214.1 miles from Huntington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 214 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Cherry Creek, NY
The final approach into Cherry Creek, 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 Cherry Creek, NY.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Cherry Creek, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$69.71 one way
$139.42 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
150 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $75.54 | $151.08 |
| premium | $4.88 | $82.32 | $164.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $95.13 | $190.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $29.10
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
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
$70
Tolls
$29
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$229–$339
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 149.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 128.5 | 1 | $44.96 | $20.55 |
| Efficient EV | 107.1 | 1 | $37.47 | $17.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 171.3 | 2 | $59.95 | $27.40 |
Gas CO2
150 kg
EV CO2
50 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Cherry Creek, NY
Morning in Cherry Creek on Monday
Local time
10:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
3 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
8h 47m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Cherry Creek, NY covers 428.2 miles and takes about 8h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Lawrence Hill Road, Northern Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 214 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 214.1 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 $69.71 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 47m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Huntington, NY to Cherry Creek, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Huntington, NY to Cherry Creek, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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