Lima 33 Restaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Little Neck, New York
Hours: 1–9 pm
+17182254949
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
62.8 mi
101 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thiells, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Huntington, NY
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This 62.8-mile journey from Thiells, NY, to Huntington, NY, is designed as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes to complete. You'll navigate a mix of major roadways, including the Palisades Interstate Parkway, Northern Boulevard, and the Cross Bronx Expressway, with 58% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $10, making it an economical option for a quick getaway or errand. Given its manageable length and duration, this drive is well-suited for a day trip without the need for an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel geographically contained.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.4 miles from Thiells, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 62.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a varied driving experience on this route, characterized as a mixed drive. While 58% of the journey involves highway travel, offering stretches of faster-paced driving, you'll also encounter more localized road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.8 miles along the Palisades Interstate Parkway, providing a significant period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road character will shift, transitioning between the efficiency of expressways and the more urban feel of city streets like Northern Boulevard and parts of the Cross Bronx Expressway.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 47 / Thiells-Mount Ivy Road.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 47 / Thiells-Mount Ivy Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.6 miles (Palisades Interstate Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.9 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto CR 47 / Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 25.8 mi | 34m |
| Northern Boulevard | 18.6 mi | 31m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Thiells-Mount Ivy Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Clearview Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Lawrence Hill Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Trans-Manhattan Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Thiells, NY and Huntington, NY.
Start on CR 47
Enter roundabout onto CR 47
Continue on CR 47
At end of road, turn right onto US 202
Take the ramp
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
Merge onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
Continue on I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95; US 1
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
Merge onto I 295
Continue on I 295
Continue on I 295
Take the exit
Continue on Clearview Expressway
Turn left onto NY 25A
Turn right onto NY 108
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
Continue on NY 25A
Turn right onto NY 110
Arrive at destination
For this relatively short 1 hour and 35-minute drive, flexibility is key. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid peak commute times in the Thiells area and as you approach the Cross Bronx Expressway. With no designated stops, you can choose to make brief pauses as needed, perhaps for a quick stretch or to refuel if your tank is low, though the estimated $10 fuel cost suggests this shouldn't be a major concern. Keep an eye on traffic, particularly when transitioning onto and navigating the Cross Bronx Expressway, as it can be a busy corridor. A specific tip for this route is to be aware of the lane configurations on Northern Boulevard as you move through more populated areas, as they can change unexpectedly.
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.
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 14 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.4 miles or 45m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntington, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Thiells, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Thiells, NY
This is one driving day of about 62.8 miles and 1h 35m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.4 mi from Thiells, NY · 45m 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Thiells, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Little Neck, New York
Later in the drive, right off the route
Hours: 1–9 pm
+17182254949
Hainan
Flushing, New York
Sayola Restaurant
Tenafly, New Jersey
Top Coffee Stop
Hastings-On-Hudson, New York
Early in the drive, short detour
Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm
+19149204077
Duaa’s Cafe
New York, New York
Lily and Liam
Englewood, New Jersey
Later in the drive, right off the route
Little Neck, New York
Hours: 1–9 pm
+17182254949
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Flushing, New York
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+19175637223
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Tenafly, New Jersey
Hours: 4–10 pm
+12018712182
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Queens, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm
+17183477136
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~9 min detour
Floral Park, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+15163267769
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
College Point, New York
Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm
+13473684407
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Yonkers, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+19142371266
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 8 am–6 pm
+15167490697
Early in the drive, short detour
Hastings-On-Hudson, New York
Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm
+19149204077
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
New York, New York
+19172614093
Around the midpoint, short detour
Englewood, New Jersey
Hours: Closed
+12015675111
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 8 am–11 pm
+12122220683
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~11 min detour
Yonkers, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+19149991010
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~12 min detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~12 min detour
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+12014265898
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Garnerville, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Port Washington, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Stony Point, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Huntington Station, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Near the end, short detour
Syosset, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Woodbury, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Oyster Bay, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Glen Cove, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+13479154409
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Bronx, NY
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Fort Lee, New Jersey
Hours: 6 am–7 pm
+12017681360
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–6 pm
+12017681360
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Bronx, New York
Hours: 8:30 am–8:30 pm
+17182998750
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12127951388
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 11 am–6 pm
+17186816000
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12126399675
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Regular Gas
$10.34 one way
$20.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $11.18 | $22.36 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.17 | $24.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.87 | $27.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
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: 22 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 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Thiells on Saturday
Local time
12:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Huntington on Saturday
Local time
12:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Chance Rain Showers
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 3:23AM EDT by NWS Buffalo 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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