How far is Huntington, NY from Colton, NY?

The driving distance from Huntington, NY to Colton, NY is about 358.8 miles (577.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.9 miles (428 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
358.85 mi
07h 53m
Flight
265.94 mi
427.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.94 mi
Kilometers
427.99 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
358.85 mi
Kilometers
577.51 km
Drive Time
07h 53m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:51 AM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Sat, Apr 18, 6:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-18T02:58
Arrive Colton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:53 PM to 3:23 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Green Island
NY

Coterminous town-village in New York, United States of America

From Huntington
179.4 mi
03h 56m
To Colton
179.5 mi
03h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on New York Avenue

    1143 ft · 42 sec · New York Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2009 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    81 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    17.4 mi · 29 min · Northern Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

    2905 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 12 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    1863 ft · 29 sec

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs

    1472 ft · 50 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

    1.3 km · 2 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    71 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Adirondack Northway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Pottersville, Minerva

    1346 ft · 31 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Valley Farm Road

    1941 ft · 50 sec · Valley Farm Road

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1157 ft · 33 sec

  39. 39

    Turn slight left onto Olmstedville Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Olmstedville Road

  40. 40

    Continue on County Highway 29

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway 29

  41. 41

    Keep slight right to continue on Donnelly Road

    3076 ft · 1 min · Donnelly Road

  42. 42

    Continue on A P Morse Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · A P Morse Highway

  43. 43

    Turn straight onto State Highway 28N

    29.6 mi · 42 min · State Highway 28N

  44. 44

    Continue on Newcomb Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Newcomb Road

  45. 45

    Continue on State Highway 28N

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 28N

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Adirondack Trail

    2171 ft · 53 sec · Adirondack Trail

  47. 47

    Turn slight left onto Lake Street

    1628 ft · 40 sec · Lake Street

  48. 48

    Continue on Adirondack Trail

    18.2 mi · 25 min · Adirondack Trail

  49. 49

    Continue on Moody Road

    2469 ft · 47 sec · Moody Road

  50. 50

    Continue on Adirondack Trail

    1.2 km · 1 min · Adirondack Trail

  51. 51

    Continue on Wawbeek Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Wawbeek Avenue

  52. 52

    Turn right onto Park Street

    911 ft · 34 sec · Park Street

  53. 53

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    86 m · 13 sec · Mill Street

  54. 54

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    791 ft · 25 sec · Lake Street

  55. 55

    Continue on Demars Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Demars Boulevard

  56. 56

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  57. 57

    Continue on State Route 3

    14.8 mi · 20 min · State Route 3

  58. 58

    Turn right onto State Highway 56

    23.1 mi · 35 min · State Highway 56

  59. 59

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 56

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
59 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
113 mi · 31%
Adirondack Northway
71 mi · 20%
State Highway 28N
30.3 mi · 8%
State Highway 56
23.1 mi · 6%
Adirondack Trail
19.3 mi · 5%
Northern Boulevard
17.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

112 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.9 mi
265.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Island
03h 56m from Huntington
Leave By
8:14 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Huntington and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Colton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 358.8 miles (577.5 km) and usually takes 07h 53m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Green Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.4 miles from Huntington and 179.5 miles from Colton.

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

The direct path is about 265.9 miles (428 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.75 one way or $101.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Huntington and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Colton.

Stop Ideas Near Green Island

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 Green Island and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Island.

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

12 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

22 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

37 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

39 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Colton. Straight-line distance: 265.94 mi (427.99 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population200,102
Coordinates40.8681500, -73.4256800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Colton

#2 Colton

Town in St.

Population1,401
Coordinates44.5531200, -74.9396400
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-73.42568, 40.86815)
End: Colton (-74.93964, 44.55312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 578 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.66 gal
47.93 L · about $50.75
Round trip
$101.51
25.32 gal · 95.86 L
Estimated CO2
112.5 kg one way
Round trip: 225 kg / 496 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $50.75 $101.51
Mid-grade $4.48 $56.73 $113.46
Premium $4.86 $61.54 $123.08
Diesel $4.69 $59.43 $118.85

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Colton. The current time is 02:58:12.

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