Origin
Kirkland, NY
Afternoon in Kirkland on Monday
Local time
4:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kirkland, NY to Huntington, NY
Drive Time
5h 38m
Distance
270.6 mi
436 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 25m
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6 AM
5h 38m
8 AM
6h 5m
10 AM
5h 48m
12 PM
5h 45m
3 PM
5h 49m
5 PM
6h 4m
8 PM
5h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kirkland, NY
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Huntington, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Kirkland, NY to Huntington, NY covers 270.6 miles and takes about 5h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Limberlost Road, Clinton Road, North-South Arterial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.05 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
135.3 miles from Kirkland, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 38m drive with frequent turns across 270.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Limberlost Road 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 38m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kirkland, NY to Huntington, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Limberlost Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clinton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North-South Arterial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Court Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Genesee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Limberlost Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland, NY and Huntington, NY.
1
Start on Seneca Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Seneca Turnpike
2
Turn right onto Limberlost Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Limberlost Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clinton Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Clinton Road
4
Turn right onto North-South Arterial Highway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North-South Arterial Highway
5
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
6
Keep slight right
220 ft
·
6 sec
7
Turn slight right onto Court Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Court Street
8
Turn left onto Genesee Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Genesee Street
9
Take the ramp right toward I 90
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 90
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 90 East
11
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
New York State Thruway
12
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
14
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
15
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
16
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
17
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
18
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
19
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
20
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
21
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
22
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
23
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
24
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
25
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
26
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
27
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
28
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
29
Continue on Clearview Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Expressway
30
Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
31
Continue on Clearview Expressway
456 ft
·
18 sec
·
Clearview Expressway
32
Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
19 mi
·
31 min
·
Northern Boulevard
33
Turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
34
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
35
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
36
Turn right onto New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
New York Avenue
37
Arrive at your destination
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 135.3 miles from Kirkland, NY, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.3 miles or 2h 49m 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 37m
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 Kirkland, 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 Kirkland, NY
This is one driving day of about 270.6 miles and 5h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kirkland, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 135.3 mi from Kirkland, NY · 2h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
135 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 135.3 miles from Kirkland, 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
$44.05 one way
$88.10 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $47.74 | $95.48 |
| premium | $4.88 | $52.02 | $104.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $60.12 | $120.24 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
$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
$44
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.2 | 1 | $28.41 | $12.99 |
| Efficient EV | 67.7 | 0 | $23.68 | $10.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.2 | 1 | $37.88 | $17.32 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% 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
Huntington, NY
Afternoon in Huntington on Monday
Local time
4:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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.
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
1 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
5h 38m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kirkland, NY to Huntington, NY covers 270.6 miles and takes about 5h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Limberlost Road, Clinton Road, North-South Arterial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 135.3 miles from Kirkland, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.05 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 38m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kirkland, NY to Huntington, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kirkland, NY to Huntington, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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