Origin
Blue Point, NY
Late night in Blue Point on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Point, NY to Huntington, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
26.4 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blue Point, NY
Liliana Drew
Huntington, NY
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Trip Overview
This 26.4-mile journey from Blue Point to Huntington, NY, will take about 43 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward trip, making it an ideal one-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway, Northern State Parkway, and Park Avenue. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $4, which is quite budget-friendly. Given its short distance and duration, this route is best suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. The drive stays within the Northeast region, offering a familiar local feel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| Northern State Parkway | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Park Avenue | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Nicolls Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Deer Park Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Blue Point Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Sunrise Service Road North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 11.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Point, NY and Huntington, NY.
1
Start on Blue Point Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Blue Point Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR 85
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Montauk Highway
3
Take the ramp
256 ft
·
7 sec
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto CR 97
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Nicolls Road
Use the right lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto Sunrise Service Road North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunrise Service Road North
7
Continue on NY 454
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto N
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Northern State Parkway
9
Take the exit
344 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 42N
Toward CR 35 North: Huntington
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on Deforest Road North
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Deforest Road North
11
Turn straight onto CR 35
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Deer Park Road
12
Continue on CR 35
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Park Avenue
13
Turn slight left onto NY 25A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
14
Turn left onto NY 110
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
New York Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
NY 110
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 20 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 85 / Montauk Highway
At end of road, turn left onto CR 85 / Montauk Highway
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 97 / Nicolls Road
Merge onto CR 97 / Nicolls Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward NY 27 West: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward NY 27 West: New York
7
20 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward CR 35 North: Huntington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42N
Toward CR 35 North: Huntington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.35 one way
$8.69 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Huntington, NY
Late night in Huntington on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
41 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive with a 20% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.4 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. While much of the route involves navigating local roads and intersections, you will experience some faster-paced parkway driving. The character of the road shifts, moving from more direct highway segments to a more winding, community-oriented experience as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll need to stay attentive to traffic signals and local road conditions.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near CR 85 / Montauk Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 26.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (CR 85 / Montauk Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (CR 97 / Nicolls Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Blue Point, NY to Huntington, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 35 North: Huntington along the way.
Cr 35 North: Huntington
20 mi in
|
~29m
About the Cities
Starting in Blue Point, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Huntington, NY
Full guide →Founded 1653
Huntington is a town in Suffolk County on Long Island, New York. It is on the North Shore (or Gold Coast) of the island, famous for its lavish estates along the Long Island Sound and its affluent residential communities. The town is large with a population of over 200,000, and many neighborhoods in town having their own distinct identities. Four villages in the town even have their own level of autonomy, with one of them, Northport, having its own article.
Top landmarks
- • Oheka Castle — mansion in Huntington, New York, USA
- • Vanderbilt Museum — museum in Suffolk county, N.Y.
- • Eatons Neck Light — lighthouse in New York, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Huntington, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (CR 85 / Montauk Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (CR 97 / Nicolls Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore, General Grant National Memorial and Hamilton Grange National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Huntington, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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