Trip from Huntington, NY to Tusten, NY

Drive Time

3h 9m

Distance

129.8 mi

209 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 57m ★
6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 17m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 31m
8 PM
3h 2m

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

Downtown Huntington, NY, NY

Huntington, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown Tusten, NY, NY

Tusten, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Trading the coastal bustle of Huntington for the quieter pace of Tusten is a manageable journey covering 129.8 miles. You should budget approximately 3 hours and 9 minutes of driving time, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a fuel cost of roughly $21, the trip remains an affordable way to transition from the Northeast's busy suburban corridors into the more relaxed landscapes of upstate New York. While you could easily complete this in one go, the route's mixed profile offers enough variety to keep you engaged behind the wheel. Given the distance and duration, you won't need an overnight split, allowing you maximum flexibility to enjoy your destination. Overall, it’s a straightforward route that balances distance with accessibility.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

64.9 miles from Huntington, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a varied experience as you transition between urban navigation and more open stretches. The journey features a 37% highway share, meaning you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind for the entire duration. You will spend time on Northern Boulevard and Park Avenue before navigating NJ 23, which provides the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 33.8 miles. This mixed drive profile requires you to stay alert as the road quality shifts from local thoroughfares to regional arteries. By the time you reach the final leg, the driving environment feels noticeably different from the start, offering a practical blend of technical local roads and faster highway segments.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.8 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 22.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 129.8 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 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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
8
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
8
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
51.9 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Take the exit toward US 46, NJ 23: Wayne, Butler, Verona

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 53 Toward US 46, NJ 23: Wayne, Butler, Verona

Towns Along This Route

Between Huntington, NY and Tusten, 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

Butler

51.9 mi in | ~1h 17m

Verona

51.9 mi in | ~1h 17m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 23 33.8 mi 46m
Park Avenue 28.2 mi 41m
Northern Boulevard 17.4 mi 28m
Christopher Columbus Highway 14 mi 16m
Clove Avenue 12.3 mi 17m
Cross Bronx Expressway 6.6 mi 8m
Cross Island Parkway 2.3 mi 3m
New Jersey Turnpike 2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: NJ 23 — 33.8 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and Tusten, 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 none 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 none / 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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

6.6 mi · 8 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the none / 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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 95 EXPR; NJTP
Use the none lane.
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 left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

2.0 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 69 Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Continue on I 80

14 mi · 16 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the none lane.
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 53 Toward US 46, NJ 23: Wayne, Butler, Verona Use the slight right lane.
24

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 23 North: Butler Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
25

Merge onto NJ 23

4.0 mi · 4 min · NJ 23
Use the none lane.
26

Continue on NJ 23

30 mi · 41 min · NJ 23
Use the none lane.
27

Continue on NJ 23

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Loomis Avenue
Use the right lane.
28

Continue on NJ 23

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Bank Street
29

Continue on NJ 23

12 mi · 17 min · Clove Avenue
30

Continue on CR 15

0.3 mi · 27 sec · CR 15
Use the left lane.
31

At end of road, turn left onto US 6

2.0 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
Use the left lane.
32

Turn straight onto NY 42; NY 97

28 mi · 41 min · Park Avenue
33

Turn sharp left onto Crawford Road

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Crawford Road
34

Arrive at destination

Crawford Road

Trip Plan

Planning for a one-day trip gives you the luxury of choosing your own pace, but aim to leave early to avoid peak traffic congestion on the more populated sections of the route. Since the drive includes only one recommended stop, use that break strategically to refuel or stretch your legs before tackling the remaining distance. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the longest 33.8-mile stretch on NJ 23, as service options may vary compared to the more suburban segments. Because the total duration is just over three hours, you have plenty of time to build in a comfortable rest period without feeling rushed. Prioritize checking local traffic reports before departing Huntington to ensure your route remains efficient throughout the day.

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 64.9 miles from Huntington, NY, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.8 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 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.9 miles or 1h 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tusten, 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 129.8 miles and 3h 9m.

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 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NJ 23 for about 33.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 64.9 mi from Huntington, NY · 1h 35m into the drive

Downtown Ramapo, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

65 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.9 miles from Huntington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Tusten, NY

The final approach into Tusten, 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 Tusten, 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

$21.13 one way

$42.26 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $22.90 $45.80
premium $4.88 $24.95 $49.91
diesel $5.64 $28.84 $57.67

Estimated Tolls: $22.83

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New Jersey Turnpike (2 mi) $0.28

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

$21

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.9 0 $13.63 $6.23
Efficient EV 32.5 0 $11.36 $5.19
EV Truck/SUV 51.9 0 $18.17 $8.31

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Huntington, NY

Evening in Huntington on Sunday

Local time

6:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tusten, NY

Evening in Tusten on Sunday

Local time

6:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

65 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

4 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

3h 9m 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 Huntington, NY to Tusten, NY covers 129.8 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 23, Park Avenue, Northern Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.9 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 $21.13 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 129.8 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 Tusten, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack and Hackensack - among others.

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