How far is Cortland, NY from Huntington, NY?

The driving distance from Cortland, NY to Huntington, NY is about 253.7 miles (408.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
253.68 mi
04h 22m
Flight
185.76 mi
298.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.76 mi
Kilometers
298.95 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.68 mi
Kilometers
408.26 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Wed, Apr 15, 11:32 PM EDT
Return by in Cortland
Thu, Apr 16, 3:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cortland
2026-04-15T19:10
Arrive Huntington
Wed, Apr 15, 11:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cortland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Cortland
125 mi
02h 11m
To Huntington
128.7 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cortland and Huntington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cortland and Huntington.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clinton Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward I 81 South

    1016 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    43.6 mi · 52 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  24. 24

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  29. 29

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    18.6 mi · 31 min · Northern Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Main Street

    2277 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto New York Avenue

    1143 ft · 35 sec · New York Avenue

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New York Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cortland and Huntington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
97.1 mi · 38%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 32%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 9%
Northern Boulevard
18.6 mi · 7%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 3%
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68 mi
185.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 11m from Cortland
Leave By
8:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cortland and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cortland to Huntington?

The road trip is about 253.7 miles (408.3 km) and usually takes 04h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125 miles from Cortland and 128.7 miles from Huntington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 68 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.88 one way or $71.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cortland and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntington.

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tusten, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tusten.

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cortland and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 185.76 mi (298.95 km).

Cortland

#1 Cortland

City in New York, USA

Population18,455
Coordinates42.6011800, -76.1804800
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Huntington

#2 Huntington

Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population200,102
Coordinates40.8681500, -73.4256800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Avenue (-76.180457, 42.60122)
End: New York Avenue (-73.425692, 40.868138)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 408 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.95 gal
33.89 L · about $35.88
Round trip
$71.76
17.9 gal · 67.78 L
Estimated CO2
79.5 kg one way
Round trip: 159.1 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $35.88 $71.76
Mid-grade $4.48 $40.10 $80.21
Premium $4.86 $43.51 $87.01
Diesel $4.69 $42.01 $84.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cortland and Huntington. The current time is 19:10:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.