Origin
Kinderhook, NY
Late night in Kinderhook on Wednesday
Local time
5:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kinderhook, NY to Huntington, NY
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
3h 32m
Distance
152.6 mi
246 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 20m
★
6 AM
3h 32m
8 AM
3h 57m
10 AM
3h 41m
12 PM
3h 38m
3 PM
3h 42m
5 PM
3h 56m
8 PM
3h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kinderhook, NY
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Huntington, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kinderhook, NY to Huntington, NY covers 152.6 miles and takes about 3h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Taconic State Parkway, I 684, Northern Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.8 miles on Taconic State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.12 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.3 miles from Kinderhook, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 32m highway drive covering 152.6 miles, with most of the trip on Taconic State Parkway and I 684. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.8 miles on Taconic State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Taconic State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 42.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and I 684. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 80.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 152.6 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 80.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
80.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward I 684 South: White Plains
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 68A
Toward I 684 South: White Plains
9
108.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
8
123.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 43m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue
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 2A
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, St...
8
123.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
9
125.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 46m in
|
I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 7A
Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Is...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kinderhook, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward New York City and Long Island.
New York City
108.1 mi in
|
~2h 21m
Long Island
125.1 mi in
|
~2h 46m
|
via I 695
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taconic State Parkway | 42.8 mi | 58m |
| I 684 | 26.8 mi | 31m |
| Northern Boulevard | 18.6 mi | 31m |
| NY 9H | 16.2 mi | 22m |
| I 84 | 15.5 mi | 18m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 13.6 mi | 19m |
| State Highway 82 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Taconic State Parkway
— 42.8 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kinderhook, NY and Huntington, NY.
1
Start on US 9
59 ft
·
7 sec
·
Chatham Street
2
Turn left onto Hudson Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hudson Street
3
Take the ramp
387 ft
·
10 sec
4
Continue on this road
378 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
5
Turn right onto NY 9H
16 mi
·
22 min
·
NY 9H
6
Turn left onto NY 82
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 82
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
43 mi
·
58 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 84 East: Danbury
10
Merge onto I 84
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 84
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 68A
Toward I 684 South: White Plains
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 684
27 mi
·
31 min
·
I 684
13
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Use the straight lane.
14
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
141 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 2A
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 95
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
New England Thruway
19
Continue on I 95
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 7A
Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 5
Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on Clearview Expressway
457 ft
·
17 sec
·
Clearview Expressway
25
Turn left onto NY 25A
19 mi
·
31 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto NY 108
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
27
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
28
Continue on NY 25A
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
29
Turn right onto NY 110
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
New York Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
NY 110
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 76.3 miles from Kinderhook, NY, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.8 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 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.3 miles or 1h 44m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntington, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kinderhook, 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 Kinderhook, NY
This is one driving day of about 152.6 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kinderhook, 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 Taconic State Parkway for about 42.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.3 mi from Kinderhook, NY · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.3 miles from Kinderhook, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Huntington, NY
The final approach into Huntington, 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 Huntington, 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
$25.12 one way
$50.24 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $27.16 | $54.32 |
| premium | $4.92 | $29.58 | $59.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.69 | $67.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
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
$25
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.02 | $7.32 |
| Efficient EV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.35 | $6.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61 | 0 | $21.36 | $9.77 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Huntington, NY
Late night in Huntington on Wednesday
Local time
5:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
SW 16 mph
21% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
21 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 32m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kinderhook, NY to Huntington, NY covers 152.6 miles and takes about 3h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Taconic State Parkway, I 684, Northern Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.3 miles from Kinderhook, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.12 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 20 significant decision points across 152.6 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 80.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Kinderhook, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward New York City and Long Island.
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