The drive from Huntington, NY to Wappingers Falls, NY covers 87.5 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Albany Post Road, Northern Boulevard, NY 9A for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.5 miles on Albany Post Road.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.8 miles from Huntington, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 87.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 13m drive with frequent turns across 87.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Albany Post Road is the longest continuous segment at about 22.5 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 24 significant decision points across 87.5 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 25.4 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 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
25.4 mi into trip|~42m in|I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 North: New Haven
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward I 695 North: New Haven
8
34.3 mi into trip|~57m in
Take the exit toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
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 6
Toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
8
34.5 mi into trip|~58m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway
8
49.6 mi into trip|~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
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 5
Toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
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 Wappingers Falls, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Cross County Parkway West, Bronx Parkway North and Fishkill.
Cross Island Parkway North
19.8 mi in|~33m
Bronx
22.3 mi in|~37m
New England
22.3 mi in|~37m
Cross County Parkway West
33.5 mi in|~56m
Bronx Parkway North
34.5 mi in|~58m
Fishkill
65 mi in|~1h 43m|via US 9
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Albany Post Road
22.5 mi
30m
Northern Boulevard
17.4 mi
28m
NY 9A
14.7 mi
22m
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi
17m
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.5 mi
3m
South Columbus Avenue
2.3 mi
3m
Cross Island Parkway
2.3 mi
3m
New England Thruway
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Albany Post Road
— 22.5 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and Wappingers Falls, 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 right at fork onto I 695
1.8 mi·2 min·Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 10Toward I 695 North: New HavenUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95
1.0 mi·1 min·Bruckner Expressway
14
Continue on I 95
2.0 mi·3 min·New England Thruway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Take the exit
351 ft·16 sec
Exit 13Toward Conner StreetUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto Tillotson Avenue
0.1 mi·22 sec·Tillotson Avenue
17
Turn left onto Conner Street
0.3 mi·30 sec·Conner Street
18
Continue on NY 22
0.3 mi·59 sec·Provost Avenue
19
Continue on NY 22
0.2 mi·17 sec·South 3rd Avenue
20
Turn slight right onto NY 22
2.3 mi·3 min·South Columbus Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway WestUse the left lane.
22
Merge onto Cross County Parkway
0.6 mi·54 sec·Cross County Parkway
23
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 6Toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain ParkwayUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto Bronx River Parkway
0.3 mi·32 sec·Bronx River Parkway
26
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi·17 min·Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
1.8 mi·2 min·Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 5Toward NY 9A, NY 100 NorthUse the slight right lane.
29
Continue on NY 9A; NY 100
15 mi·22 min·NY 9A; NY 100
30
Turn left onto US 6; US 9; US 202
0.2 mi·12 sec·US 6; US 9; US 202
31
Enter roundabout onto US 9
21 ft·0 sec·Albany Post Road
Toward Fishkill
32
Continue on US 9
22 mi·29 min·Albany Post Road
Toward FishkillUse the straight lane.
33
Continue on US 9
0.1 mi·17 sec·Albany Post Road
Use the left lane.
34
Arrive at destination
US 9
Trip Plan
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 43.8 miles from Huntington, NY, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.5 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 19 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.8 miles or 1h 11m 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 Wappingers Falls, 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 87.5 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Huntington, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Albany Post Road for about 22.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.8 mi from Huntington, NY
· 1h 11m into the drive
The midpoint is around 43.8 miles from Huntington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wappingers Falls, NY
The final approach into Wappingers Falls, 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 Wappingers Falls, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Lima 33 Restaurant
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Little Neck, New York
Early in the drive, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Moderately
mile 18.8
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...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 27.2
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 27.2
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...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 27.2
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 24.1
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...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 24.1
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...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 24.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.40 one way
$28.81 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$15.57
$31.15
premium
$4.92
$16.96
$33.92
diesel
$5.61
$19.32
$38.64
Estimated Tolls: $6.69
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New England Thruway
(2 mi)$0.14
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
$14
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.3
0
$9.19
$4.20
Efficient EV
21.9
0
$7.66
$3.50
EV Truck/SUV
35
0
$12.25
$5.60
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Huntington, NY
Late night
in Huntington on Friday
Local time
1:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Wappingers Falls, NY
Late night
in Wappingers Falls on Friday
Local time
1:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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.
Road read
2h 13m 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 Wappingers Falls, NY covers 87.5 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Albany Post Road, Northern Boulevard, NY 9A. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.8 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 $14.40 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 87.5 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 25.4 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Huntington, NY and Wappingers Falls, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Cross County Parkway West, Bronx Parkway North and Fishkill.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
