How far is Huntington, NY from Elma Center, NY?

The driving distance from Huntington, NY to Elma Center, NY is about 394 miles (634.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300.4 miles (483.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 40m 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
394.03 mi
08h 20m
Flight
300.4 mi
483.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300.4 mi
Kilometers
483.45 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
394.03 mi
Kilometers
634.13 km
Drive Time
08h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elma Center
Sun, Apr 19, 5:31 PM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Mon, Apr 20, 1:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-19T09:11
Arrive Elma Center
Sun, Apr 19, 5:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:20 PM to 3:50 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
7:20 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
Riverside
NY

City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America

From Huntington
196.8 mi
04h 10m
To Elma Center
197.2 mi
04h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Elma Center.

  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 left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1884 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

    1.3 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

    1030 ft · 23 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Sonyea Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Leicester Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road

  36. 36

    Continue on East Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street

  37. 37

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  40. 40

    Take the ramp slight right

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Aurora Expressway

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamison Road, Elma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Jamison Road

    1070 ft · 28 sec · Jamison Road

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Bowen Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bowen Road

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Woodard Road

    30 m · 4 sec · Woodard Road

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodard Road

Car Route Details

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

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
46 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 86
100 mi · 25%
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 22%
Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 17%
Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 8%
Northern Boulevard
17.4 mi · 4%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 86

Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

100 mi · 01h 57m

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
08h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+93.6 mi
300.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
04h 10m from Huntington
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Huntington and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Elma Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Elma Center?

The road trip is about 394 miles (634.1 km) and usually takes 08h 20m 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?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.8 miles from Huntington and 197.2 miles from Elma Center.

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

The direct path is about 300.4 miles (483.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.6 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 $55.73 one way or $111.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Huntington and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Elma Center.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riverside, 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 Riverside.

BUS

Scranton, PA

67 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Elma Center. Straight-line distance: 300.4 mi (483.45 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population200,102
Coordinates40.8681500, -73.4256800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Elma Center

#2 Elma Center

Census-designated place in Erie County, New York

Population2,571
Coordinates42.8297800, -78.6361400
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-73.42568, 40.86815)
End: Elma Center (-78.63614, 42.82978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 634 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.9 gal
52.63 L · about $55.73
Round trip
$111.45
27.8 gal · 105.26 L
Estimated CO2
123.5 kg one way
Round trip: 247.1 kg / 545 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $55.73 $111.45
Mid-grade $4.48 $62.29 $124.57
Premium $4.86 $67.57 $135.14
Diesel $4.69 $65.25 $130.49

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 Huntington and Elma Center. The current time is 09:11:00.

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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.