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Trip from Wurtsboro, NY to Huntington, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

105.1 mi

169 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 14m ★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Wurtsboro, NY, NY

Wurtsboro, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Huntington, NY

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Trip Overview

This 105.1-mile drive from Wurtsboro, NY to Huntington, NY is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 23 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, with a modest estimated fuel cost of $17. You'll spend a good portion of your time on major roadways like NY 17 and NJ 17, making for a generally efficient journey. The route stays within the Northeast region, offering a familiar driving experience as you traverse New York and potentially a brief dip into New Jersey. Given its manageable length, this trip allows for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.

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

52.6 miles from Wurtsboro, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 61% of the drive utilizing major roads. You'll navigate segments on NY 17 and NJ 17, offering consistent speeds and a direct path. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 30.8 miles on NY 17, allowing for a solid period of cruising. While the majority is highway, Northern Boulevard introduces a shift in pace closer to your destination. This drive is less about winding scenic byways and more about efficient travel between points.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and Northern Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 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 105.1 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 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.8 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward NY 17 East: New York City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward NY 17 East: New York City
8
31.5 mi into trip | ~37m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
9
46.8 mi into trip | ~56m in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
48.2 mi into trip | ~58m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
77.2 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in | 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 Wurtsboro, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.

Nyst: Albany

31.5 mi in | ~37m

New York City

31.5 mi in | ~37m

Gsp South: Paterson

62.3 mi in | ~1h 16m

Fort Lee

62.3 mi in | ~1h 16m

New York

62.3 mi in | ~1h 16m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 17 30.8 mi 36m
Northern Boulevard 18.6 mi 31m
NJ 17 14.1 mi 18m
New York State Thruway 13.7 mi 15m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
Cross Bronx Expressway 6.6 mi 8m
Clearview Expressway 2.1 mi 2m
Throgs Neck Bridge 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: NY 17 — 30.8 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wurtsboro, NY and Huntington, NY.

1

Start on Sullivan Street

444 ft · 14 sec · Sullivan Street
2

Turn left onto US 209

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Kingston Avenue
3

Continue on US 209

0.8 mi · 1 min · United States Highway 209
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward NY 17 East: New York City Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto NY 17

30 mi · 35 min · NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 87

14 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17
Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
10

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
11

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17
Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
14

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4
Use the right lane.
15

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
19

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
21

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

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.
23

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
24

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 5 Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Continue on Clearview Expressway

457 ft · 17 sec · Clearview Expressway
28

Turn left onto NY 25A

19 mi · 31 min · Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
29

Turn right onto NY 108

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lawrence Hill Road
30

At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lawrence Hill Road
31

Continue on NY 25A

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Main Street
32

Turn right onto NY 110

0.2 mi · 34 sec · New York Avenue
33

Arrive at destination

NY 110

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 2-hour and 23-minute journey, you have the advantage of flexibility. Leaving Wurtsboro, NY, consider an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the Long Island area. With no mandated stops in the data, you can decide on your own break times, but it's always wise to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $17, and plan your refueling accordingly. A useful tip for this route is to monitor traffic conditions on NY 17 and NJ 17, as these can be busy arteries.

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 52.6 miles from Wurtsboro, NY, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.8 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 23 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 52.6 miles or 1h 3m 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 51m

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 Wurtsboro, 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 Wurtsboro, NY

This is one driving day of about 105.1 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Wurtsboro, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 30.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.6 mi from Wurtsboro, NY · 1h 3m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

53 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

Florida, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.6 miles from Wurtsboro, 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

$17.30 one way

$34.60 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $18.71 $37.41
premium $4.92 $20.37 $40.74
diesel $5.61 $23.20 $46.41

Estimated Tolls: $23.23

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway (13.7 mi) $0.68

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

$17

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.5 0 $11.04 $5.04
Efficient EV 26.3 0 $9.20 $4.20
EV Truck/SUV 42 0 $14.71 $6.73

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Wurtsboro, NY

Night in Wurtsboro on Wednesday

Local time

11:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huntington, NY

Night in Huntington on Wednesday

Local time

11:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Ramapo, NY

53 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.

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

5 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

2h 23m 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 Wurtsboro, NY to Huntington, NY covers 105.1 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, Northern Boulevard, NJ 17. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.6 miles from Wurtsboro, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.30 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 105.1 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 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.8 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Wurtsboro, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.

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