How far is Fort Montgomery, NY from Huntington, NY?

The driving distance from Fort Montgomery, NY to Huntington, NY is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.73 mi
01h 44m
Flight
43.34 mi
69.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.34 mi
Kilometers
69.75 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.73 mi
Kilometers
117.04 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Sun, Apr 19, 12:14 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Montgomery
Sun, Apr 19, 1:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Montgomery
2026-04-18T22:30
Arrive Huntington
Sun, Apr 19, 12:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Montgomery
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Fort Montgomery
36.4 mi
00h 52m
To Huntington
36.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Montgomery and Huntington.

  1. 1

    Start on United States Route 9W

    1.1 km · 60 sec · United States Route 9W

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1128 ft · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

    35.1 mi · 45 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2776 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  7. 7

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  13. 13

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    18.6 mi · 31 min · Northern Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  17. 17

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    2277 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto New York Avenue

    1143 ft · 35 sec · New York Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New York Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Montgomery 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
38 mi · 52%
Northern Boulevard
18.6 mi · 26%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 9%
Clearview Expressway
2.11 mi · 3%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3%
Lawrence Hill Road
1.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

35.1 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
43.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 52m from Fort Montgomery
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Montgomery and Partly Sunny near Huntington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Montgomery to Huntington?

The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Fort Montgomery and 36.4 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Montgomery and Partly Sunny near Huntington.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 11.8 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Montgomery and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 43.34 mi (69.75 km).

Fort Montgomery

#1 Fort Montgomery

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

Population1,571
Coordinates41.3314800, -73.9868100
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Huntington

#2 Huntington

Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population200,102
Coordinates40.8681500, -73.4256800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Montgomery (-73.98681, 41.33148)
End: Huntington (-73.42568, 40.86815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.71 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.61
5.14 gal · 19.42 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.30 $20.61
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.52 $23.03
Premium $4.86 $12.49 $24.99
Diesel $4.69 $12.06 $24.13

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Montgomery and Huntington. The current time is 22:30:37.

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.