How far is Kirkland, NY from Huntington, NY?
The driving distance from Kirkland, NY to Huntington, NY is about 282.4 miles (454.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Columbia County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and Huntington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Huntington.
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Start on Seneca Turnpike
1959 ft · 40 sec · Seneca Turnpike
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Turn right onto Limberlost Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Limberlost Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clinton Road
2 mi · 4 min · Clinton Road
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Turn right onto North-South Arterial Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · North-South Arterial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
631 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right
67 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Court Street
1616 ft · 56 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Genesee Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 90
2037 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
1133 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway
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Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
18.6 mi · 31 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road
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Continue on Main Street
2277 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto New York Avenue
1143 ft · 35 sec · New York Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New York Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirkland and Huntington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kirkland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Huntington?
The road trip is about 282.4 miles (454.5 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?
Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.3 miles from Kirkland and 147.1 miles from Huntington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.93 one way or $79.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kirkland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntington.
Stop Ideas Near Germantown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Germantown.
Hudson
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 182.8 mi (294.19 km).
#1 Kirkland
Town in Oneida County, New York, United States
| Population | 10,027 |
| Coordinates | 43.0778500, -75.3832300 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Huntington
Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States
| Population | 200,102 |
| Coordinates | 40.8681500, -73.4256800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: New York Avenue (-73.425692, 40.868138)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 455 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $39.93 | $79.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $44.63 | $89.26 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $48.42 | $96.83 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $46.75 | $93.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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