How far is Saranac Lake, NY from Huntington, NY?

The driving distance from Saranac Lake, NY to Huntington, NY is about 327.5 miles (527.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m 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
327.51 mi
05h 49m
Flight
241.83 mi
389.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.83 mi
Kilometers
389.19 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
327.51 mi
Kilometers
527.07 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Thu, Apr 16, 1:40 PM EDT
Return by in Saranac Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 7:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saranac Lake
2026-04-16T07:50
Arrive Huntington
Thu, Apr 16, 1:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 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
5:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saranac Lake
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Coeymans
NY

Town in New York, USA

From Saranac Lake
159.6 mi
02h 54m
To Huntington
167.8 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    2177 ft · 49 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

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

    1126 ft · 32 sec · River Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on River Street

    93 m · 9 sec · River Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Lake Flower Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lake Flower Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Saranac-Placid Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Saranac-Placid Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Old Military Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Military Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Cascade Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Cascade Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 73

    7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Highway 9N

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 73

    11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward I 87 South

    1717 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    103.7 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Adirondack Northway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 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 Saranac Lake and Huntington.

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
41 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
119 mi · 36%
Adirondack Northway
104 mi · 32%
State Highway 73
18.7 mi · 6%
Northern Boulevard
18.6 mi · 6%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 4%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

118 mi · 02h 17m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.7 mi
241.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coeymans
02h 54m from Saranac Lake
Leave By
5:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saranac Lake and Partly Sunny near Huntington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 327.5 miles (527.1 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?

Coeymans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.6 miles from Saranac Lake and 167.8 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.7 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 5:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.34 one way or $92.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saranac Lake and Partly Sunny near Huntington.

Stop Ideas Near Coeymans

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

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

19 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Hudson

25 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Schenectady

40 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

44 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saranac Lake and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 241.83 mi (389.19 km).

Saranac Lake

#1 Saranac Lake

Village in New York

Population5,193
Coordinates44.3295000, -74.1312700
Altitude471
CountryUnited States
Huntington

#2 Huntington

Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population200,102
Coordinates40.8681500, -73.4256800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-74.131184, 44.329527)
End: New York Avenue (-73.425692, 40.868138)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 527 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.56 gal
43.75 L · about $46.34
Round trip
$92.69
23.12 gal · 87.5 L
Estimated CO2
102.7 kg one way
Round trip: 205.5 kg / 453 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $46.34 $92.69
Mid-grade $4.48 $51.80 $103.60
Premium $4.86 $56.19 $112.39
Diesel $4.69 $54.26 $108.53

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Saranac Lake and Huntington. The current time is 07:50:29.

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.