How far is Huntington, NY from Saranac, NY?

The driving distance from Huntington, NY to Saranac, NY is about 343.9 miles (553.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.9 miles (421.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 17m 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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Road
343.9 mi
07h 08m
Flight
261.9 mi
421.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.9 mi
Kilometers
421.48 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
343.9 mi
Kilometers
553.45 km
Drive Time
07h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saranac
Sat, Apr 18, 1:50 AM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Sat, Apr 18, 8:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-17T18:41
Arrive Saranac
Sat, Apr 18, 1:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:09 PM to 2:39 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
9:42 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
Albany
NY

The capital of New York State.

From Huntington
171.9 mi
03h 34m
To Saranac
171.9 mi
03h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
59°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    145.9 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Adirondack Northway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 3: Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake

    1.5 km · 3 min

  37. 37

    Turn left onto State Route 3

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 3

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Military Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Military Turnpike

  39. 39

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  40. 40

    Turn left

    131 m · 20 sec

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Water Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Water Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Umc Road

    102 m · 20 sec · Umc Road

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Ganong Drive

    158 m · 23 sec · Ganong Drive

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ganong Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
44 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
146 mi · 42%
I 87 North
113 mi · 33%
Northern Boulevard
17.4 mi · 5%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 4%
I 787
9.6 mi · 3%
Water Street
7.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

146 mi · 02h 49m

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 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82 mi
261.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albany
03h 34m from Huntington
Leave By
9:42 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saranac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 343.9 miles (553.5 km) and usually takes 07h 08m 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?

Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.9 miles from Huntington and 171.9 miles from Saranac.

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

The direct path is about 261.9 miles (421.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 82 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 $48.67 one way or $97.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saranac.

Stop Ideas Near Albany

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 Albany and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 14.8 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 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 Albany.

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

2 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

24 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Hudson

45 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

47 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Saranac. Straight-line distance: 261.9 mi (421.48 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

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

#2 Saranac

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

Population3,918
Coordinates44.6514300, -73.7434800
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-73.42568, 40.86815)
End: Saranac (-73.74348, 44.65143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 553 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.14 gal
45.94 L · about $48.67
Round trip
$97.34
24.28 gal · 91.88 L
Estimated CO2
107.9 kg one way
Round trip: 215.8 kg / 476 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $48.67 $97.34
Mid-grade $4.48 $54.40 $108.80
Premium $4.86 $59.01 $118.03
Diesel $4.69 $56.99 $113.97

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Saranac. The current time is 18:41:43.

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.