Origin
Silver Creek, NY
Night in Silver Creek on Wednesday
Local time
10:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silver Creek, NY to Huntington, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
9h 5m
Distance
432.2 mi
696 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$71
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 58m
★
6 AM
9h 6m
8 AM
9h 22m
10 AM
9h 11m
12 PM
9h 10m
3 PM
9h 12m
5 PM
9h 21m
8 PM
9h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silver Creek, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
Huntington, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Silver Creek, NY to Huntington, NY covers 432.2 miles and takes about 9h 5m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 104.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $71.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
216.1 miles from Silver Creek, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 9h 5m drive with frequent turns across 432.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 56 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 104.5 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 31.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 432.2 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 31.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 280.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 394.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 30 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
31.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora
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 54
Toward NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora
9
280.1 mi into trip
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~5h 49m in
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US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
394.7 mi into trip
|
~8h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
394.9 mi into trip
|
~8h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
8
404.4 mi into trip
|
~8h 20m in
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I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Silver Creek, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward Aurora, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.
Aurora
31.7 mi in
|
~39m
Mt Pocono
280.1 mi in
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~5h 49m
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via US 6
Milford
280.9 mi in
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~5h 50m
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via I 84; I 380
New York City
394.7 mi in
|
~8h 5m
Leonia
394.9 mi in
|
~8h 5m
Teaneck
394.9 mi in
|
~8h 5m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
397.2 mi in
|
~8h 10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 104.5 mi | 2h 2m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| I 81 | 53.4 mi | 1h 3m |
| Genesee Expressway | 32.6 mi | 37m |
| New York State Thruway | 27.4 mi | 32m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Northern Boulevard | 18.6 mi | 31m |
| Aurora Expressway | 12.4 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Creek, NY and Huntington, NY.
1
Start on US 20
12 ft
·
4 sec
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Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 20; NY 5 Alternate
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue
3
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
5
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
7
Merge onto I 90
27 mi
·
32 min
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New York State Thruway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 54
Toward NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on NY 400
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Aurora Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora
11
Turn left onto US 20A; NY 78
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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Main Street
12
Continue on US 20A; NY 78
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Big Tree Road
13
Continue on US 20A
11 mi
·
15 min
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Varysburg Road
14
Continue on US 20A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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West Buffalo Road
15
Continue on US 20A
4.6 mi
·
8 min
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West Buffalo Street
16
Continue on US 20A
7.4 mi
·
10 min
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Perry Center Road
17
Continue on CR 64
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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Perry Road
18
Turn right onto NY 36
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Morris Road
19
Continue on NY 36
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Street
20
Continue on NY 36
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Sonyea Road
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
22
Merge onto I 390
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Genesee Expressway
23
Merge onto I 86
105 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
28
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
29
Merge onto I 80
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
31
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
33
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
35
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
36
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
37
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
38
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
40
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
42
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
44
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
46
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
47
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 5
Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Continue on Clearview Expressway
457 ft
·
17 sec
·
Clearview Expressway
51
Turn left onto NY 25A
19 mi
·
31 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
52
Turn right onto NY 108
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
53
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
54
Continue on NY 25A
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
55
Turn right onto NY 110
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
New York Avenue
56
Arrive at destination
NY 110
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 216.1 miles from Silver Creek, NY, or about 4h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 95 miles or 2h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 216.1 miles or 4h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 216.1 miles or 4h 33m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 38m
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 Silver Creek, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Silver Creek, NY
Aim for roughly 216 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Huntington, NY
Aim for roughly 216 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Silver Creek, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 104.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 216.1 mi from Silver Creek, NY · 4h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
216 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Ramapo, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
216 mi · about 4.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 216 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 216.1 miles from Silver Creek, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 216 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Huntington, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$71.14 one way
$142.29 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
151 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $76.93 | $153.86 |
| premium | $4.92 | $83.77 | $167.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $95.42 | $190.85 |
Estimated Tolls: $23.92
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(27.4 mi)
$1.37
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
$71
Tolls
$24
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$225–$335
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 151.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 129.7 | 1 | $45.38 | $20.75 |
| Efficient EV | 108.1 | 1 | $37.82 | $17.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 172.9 | 2 | $60.51 | $27.66 |
Gas CO2
151 kg
EV CO2
51 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
Night in Huntington on Wednesday
Local time
10:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
SW 5 to 13 mph
15% 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
57°F
Ramapo, NY
216 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
17 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
9h 5m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Silver Creek, NY to Huntington, NY covers 432.2 miles and takes about 9h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 216 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 216.1 miles from Silver Creek, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $71.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 432.2 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 31.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 280.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 394.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Silver Creek, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward Aurora, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.
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