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Trip from Huntington, NY to Cooperstown, NY

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

Drive Time

5h 3m

Distance

215.4 mi

347 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 50m ★
6 AM
5h 4m
8 AM
5h 31m
10 AM
5h 13m
12 PM
5h 10m
3 PM
5h 15m
5 PM
5h 29m
8 PM
4h 56m

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

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town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Huntington, NY

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village in Otsego County, New York, United States

Cooperstown, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Huntington, NY to Cooperstown, NY covers 215.4 miles and takes about 5h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NY 17, State Highway 28, Northern Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.4 miles on NY 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.46 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

107.7 miles from Huntington, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 17 83.4 mi 1h 39m
State Highway 28 20.3 mi 29m
Northern Boulevard 17.4 mi 28m
NJ 17 14.7 mi 18m
State Highway 206 13.7 mi 24m
Franklin-Walton Road 9 mi 12m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
Main Street 6.7 mi 11m
Longest stretch: NY 17 — 83.4 mi, about 1h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and Cooperstown, 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 Bridge Use 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 33 Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England Use 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: Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 72A Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20

Merge onto NJ 4

6.7 mi · 9 min · NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah Use the straight lane.
22

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Merge onto NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Continue on NJ 17

7.3 mi · 9 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Continue on NJ 17

0.7 mi · 50 sec · NJ 17
26

Continue on NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17
27

Continue on I 287; NY 17

0.2 mi · 10 sec · I 287; NY 17
28

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17

14 mi · 16 min · NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
29

Take the exit

1.5 mi · 3 min
Exit 16 Toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman Use the slight right lane.
30

Continue on this road

152 ft · 3 sec · this road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 30 sec
Toward NY 17 West: Binghamton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Continue on NY 17

69 mi · 1 hr 22 min · NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 27 sec
Exit 94 Toward NY 206: Roscoe, Walton
34

Turn left onto NY 206; CR 179

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Old Route 17
35

Continue on NY 206; CR 91

1.6 mi · 2 min · Rockland Road
36

Continue on NY 206; CR 7

4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 206
37

Continue on NY 206; CR 7

4.6 mi · 8 min · Cat Hollow Road
38

At end of road, turn left onto NY 30; NY 206

2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30
39

Continue on NY 30; NY 206

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Bridge Street
40

Continue on NY 206

9.0 mi · 16 min · State Highway 206
41

Continue on NY 206

0.9 mi · 1 min · Stockton Avenue
42

Turn right onto NY 206

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Bridge Street
43

At end of road, turn left onto NY 10; NY 206

242 ft · 6 sec · Delaware Street
44

Turn right onto CR 21

0.9 mi · 2 min · Townsend Street
45

At end of road, turn left onto CR 21

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Franklin Road
46

Continue on CR 21

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Brook Road
47

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 21

2.4 mi · 3 min · West Brook Road
48

Continue on CR 21

9.0 mi · 12 min · Franklin-Walton Road
49

Turn straight onto NY 357

0.3 mi · 37 sec · State Highway 357
50

Continue on NY 357

6.1 mi · 9 min · Main Street
51

Enter roundabout onto NY 28NY 28

134 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 28
52

Continue on NY 28NY 28

5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 28
53

Turn left onto NY 23; NY 28

0.2 mi · 21 sec · James F. Lettis Highway
54

Take the ramp onto NY 28

4.6 mi · 5 min · NY 28
55

Take the exit onto NY 28

0.4 mi · 49 sec · NY 28
Exit 17 Toward NY 28 North: Colliersville, Cooperstown
56

Turn left onto NY 28

1.4 mi · 2 min · Gersoni Road
57

Continue on NY 28

7.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 28
58

Continue on NY 28

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
59

Continue on NY 28

7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 28
60

Continue on NY 28

0.8 mi · 1 min · Chestnut Street
61

Turn right onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 36 sec · Main Street
62

Turn left onto Pioneer Street

6 ft · 0 sec · Pioneer Street
63

Arrive at destination

Pioneer Street

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 107.7 miles from Huntington, NY, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.4 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 47 miles or 1h 12m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 107.7 miles or 2h 26m 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 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cooperstown, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Huntington, NY

This is one driving day of about 215.4 miles and 5h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Huntington, 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 NY 17 for about 83.4 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

108 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.7 miles from Huntington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.4 miles.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 35

5 decision points cluster between mile 22.3 and 71.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
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
9
34.7 mi into trip | ~55m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 4 West: Paramus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 72A Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
8
41.8 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
8
71.1 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

Take the exit toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman

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 16 Toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.46 one way

$70.91 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $38.34 $76.68
premium $4.92 $41.75 $83.50
diesel $5.61 $47.56 $95.12

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

$35

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$83–$108

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.4 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 64.6 0 $22.62 $10.34
Efficient EV 53.9 0 $18.85 $8.62
EV Truck/SUV 86.2 1 $30.16 $13.79

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Huntington, NY

Afternoon in Huntington on Saturday

Local time

2:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

E 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Destination

Cooperstown, NY

Afternoon in Cooperstown on Saturday

Local time

2:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Ramapo, NY

108 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

25 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

5h 3m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

General Grant National Memorial

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...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 29.7
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 29.7
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

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...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 29.7
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 29.7
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 29.7
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

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 29.7
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

215.4 mi in 5h 3m, mostly highway — 83.4 mi of that is on NY 17.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
63 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.4 mi on NY 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and State Highway 28. 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 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 35 significant decision points across 215.4 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.

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 Cooperstown, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack and Gsp South - 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

Gsp South

41.6 mi in | ~1h 5m

Gsp North

41.6 mi in | ~1h 5m

Newark

41.6 mi in | ~1h 5m

Mahwah

41.6 mi in | ~1h 5m

New York State Thruway North: Albany

56.8 mi in | ~1h 25m | via NY 17

Walton

142.2 mi in | ~3h 8m

About the Cities

Starting 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.

Arriving in Cooperstown, NY

Full guide →

Cooperstown, in Central New York, is known best for its role as the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. The villagers believe that Abner Doubleday invented baseball on a cow pasture within the village in 1839. (The actual origins of baseball are uncertain but surely date back earlier.) Cooperstown is also known for the Glimmerglass Opera Festival which is the finest of its kind in Upstate New York and even beats the only permanent opera company in this area, Syracuse Opera.

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 5h 3m. Total distance: 215.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 83.4 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $22.55 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 Cooperstown, 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.

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.

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

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Cooperstown, NY before the return drive.

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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