How far is Huntington, NY from Forestport, NY?

The driving distance from Huntington, NY to Forestport, NY is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 54m 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
279.43 mi
05h 57m
Flight
199.86 mi
321.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.86 mi
Kilometers
321.65 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.43 mi
Kilometers
449.7 km
Drive Time
05h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forestport
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-22T21:03
Arrive Forestport
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:57 AM to 1:57 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
5:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
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
Catskill
NY

Town in New York state, USA

From Huntington
139.7 mi
02h 58m
To Forestport
139.7 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SE
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    63 mi · 1 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville

    1841 ft · 37 sec

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    2226 ft · 54 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto South Ann Street

    1740 ft · 36 sec · South Ann Street

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Monroe Street

    9.7 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Street

  36. 36

    Continue on State Highway 28

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 28

  37. 37

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  38. 38

    Continue on State Highway 28

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28

  39. 39

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  40. 40

    Continue on State Highway 8

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 8

  41. 41

    Turn right onto State Highway 28

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 28

  42. 42

    Turn right onto State Highway 12

    11.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 12

  43. 43

    Continue on Erwin Parkway

    1145 ft · 18 sec · Erwin Parkway

  44. 44

    Turn slight right onto State Route 28

    2 mi · 3 min · State Route 28

  45. 45

    Turn slight right

    91 m · 14 sec

  46. 46

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Woodhull Road

    1484 ft · 41 sec · Woodhull Road

  47. 47

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road

    1 m · 1 sec · River Road

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
48 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
118 mi · 42%
New York State Thruway
63 mi · 23%
Northern Boulevard
17.4 mi · 6%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 5%
State Highway 28
11.7 mi · 4%
State Highway 12
11.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

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

118 mi · 02h 16m

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
05h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.5 mi
199.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catskill
02h 58m from Huntington
Leave By
5:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Huntington and Partly Sunny near Forestport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?

Catskill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from Huntington and 139.7 miles from Forestport.

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

The direct path is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.5 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 5:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.53 one way or $79.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Huntington and Partly Sunny near Forestport.

Stop Ideas Near Catskill

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

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

RAIL

Hudson

7 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

34 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

48 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

56 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Forestport. Straight-line distance: 199.86 mi (321.65 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

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

#2 Forestport

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

Population1,523
Coordinates43.4420100, -75.2071100
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-73.42568, 40.86815)
End: Forestport (-75.20711, 43.44201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.86 gal
37.33 L · about $39.53
Round trip
$79.06
19.72 gal · 74.66 L
Estimated CO2
87.6 kg one way
Round trip: 175.3 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $39.53 $79.06
Mid-grade $4.48 $44.18 $88.37
Premium $4.86 $47.93 $95.86
Diesel $4.69 $46.28 $92.57

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Forestport. The current time is 21:03:58.

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.