How far is Painted Post, NY from Huntington, NY?

The driving distance from Painted Post, NY to Huntington, NY is about 286.6 miles (461.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 53m 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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Road
286.64 mi
05h 56m
Flight
209.77 mi
337.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.77 mi
Kilometers
337.59 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.64 mi
Kilometers
461.3 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Thu, Apr 16, 1:55 AM EDT
Return by in Painted Post
Thu, Apr 16, 7:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Painted Post
2026-04-15T19:58
Arrive Huntington
Thu, Apr 16, 1:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
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 Painted Post
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
Tusten
NY

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

From Painted Post
143.2 mi
02h 58m
To Huntington
143.5 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Painted Post and Huntington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rand Avenue

    88 m · 14 sec · Rand Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West High Street

    848 ft · 43 sec · West High Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Steuben Street

    24 m · 7 sec · Steuben Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West High Street

    1 km · 58 sec · West High Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pulteney Street

    895 ft · 22 sec · Pulteney Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    79.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  28. 28

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  32. 32

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  33. 33

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    18.6 mi · 31 min · Northern Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Main Street

    2277 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto New York Avenue

    1143 ft · 35 sec · New York Avenue

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New York Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 28%
Southern Tier Expressway
79.7 mi · 28%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 19%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 8%
Northern Boulevard
18.6 mi · 6%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.8 mi
209.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 58m from Painted Post
Leave By
5:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Painted Post and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Painted Post to Huntington?

The road trip is about 286.6 miles (461.3 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.2 miles from Painted Post and 143.5 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.8 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 $40.57 one way or $81.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Painted Post and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntington.

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Painted Post and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 209.77 mi (337.59 km).

Painted Post

#1 Painted Post

Village in the town of Erwin in Steuben County, New York, United States

Population1,906
Coordinates42.1620200, -77.0941400
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Huntington

#2 Huntington

Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population200,102
Coordinates40.8681500, -73.4256800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Painted Post (-77.09414, 42.16202)
End: Huntington (-73.42568, 40.86815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 461 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.12 gal
38.29 L · about $40.57
Round trip
$81.14
20.24 gal · 76.58 L
Estimated CO2
89.9 kg one way
Round trip: 179.9 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $40.57 $81.14
Mid-grade $4.48 $45.35 $90.70
Premium $4.86 $49.19 $98.39
Diesel $4.69 $47.50 $95.01

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Painted Post and Huntington. The current time is 19:58:06.

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.