Origin
Pomona, NY
Late night in Pomona on Wednesday
Local time
2:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pomona, NY to Huntington, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
62.5 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
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6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pomona, NY
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Huntington, NY
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Trip Overview
This 62.5-mile drive from Pomona, NY to Huntington, NY is a manageable 1 hour and 27 minutes, making it an ideal one-day road trip. You'll primarily navigate using Highway 45 and the Palisades Interstate Parkway, eventually crossing the George Washington Bridge (upper level). With a projected fuel cost of around $10, this trip is budget-friendly. Given its relatively short duration and local road feel, you won't need an overnight stay. This route stays within New York, offering a straightforward journey through familiar terrain.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
31.3 miles from Pomona, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, with a highway share of 0%. This means you'll be on more intimate, winding roads rather than long stretches of interstate. While there isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, the character suggests frequent changes in direction and speed. You'll likely experience a dynamic driving experience as you navigate through local communities and varied road conditions, rather than a monotonous highway cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 45 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Pomona, NY to Huntington, NY is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pomona, NY to Huntington, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 45 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| George Washington Bridge (upper level) | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Trans-Manhattan Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clearview Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 45
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pomona, NY and Huntington, NY.
1
Start on Pomona Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Pomona Road
2
Turn left onto State Highway 45
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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State Highway 45
3
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
25 mi
·
33 min
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Palisades Interstate Parkway
5
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
6
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
7
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
8
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
10
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
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Throgs Neck Expressway
11
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Throgs Neck Bridge
12
Continue on Clearview Expressway
2.0 mi
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2 min
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Clearview Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
14
Continue on Clearview Expressway
456 ft
·
18 sec
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Clearview Expressway
15
Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
19 mi
·
31 min
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Northern Boulevard
16
Turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Lawrence Hill Road
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Lawrence Hill Road
18
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
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Main Street
19
Turn right onto New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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New York Avenue
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 27-minute journey, leaving early can help you avoid potential delays, especially when crossing the George Washington Bridge. Since this is a relatively short drive with no designated stops, you have the flexibility to pull over whenever you see a convenient spot. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is only $10, and it’s wise to top up before you get too low. A practical tip for this route: familiarize yourself with the specific turn sequences on Highway 45 and the Palisades Interstate Parkway, as the 'turn-heavy' nature means paying close attention to navigation.
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 31.3 miles from Pomona, NY, or about 43m 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 62.5 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.3 miles or 43m 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 13m
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 Pomona, 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 Pomona, NY
This is one driving day of about 62.5 miles and 1h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pomona, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.3 mi from Pomona, NY · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 62.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Pomona, 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
$10.29 one way
$20.58 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.11 | $24.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
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
$10
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.56 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.75 | $4.00 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Huntington, NY
Late night in Huntington on Wednesday
Local time
2:52 AM
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
13 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
1h 27m 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 Pomona, NY to Huntington, NY covers 62.5 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 45, Palisades Interstate Parkway, George Washington Bridge (upper level). Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.3 miles from Pomona, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.29 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.
The drive from Pomona, NY to Huntington, NY is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pomona, NY to Huntington, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pomona, NY to Huntington, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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