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Trip from Brentwood, NY to Huntington, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

24m

Distance

13.5 mi

22 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Brentwood, NY

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town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Huntington, NY

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick trip from Brentwood to Huntington, you can expect a manageable 13.5-mile drive that typically takes about 24 minutes. This route is a straightforward, single-day excursion, perfect for those looking to traverse the Northeast corridor without the need for an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly cost-effective journey that fits easily into a morning or afternoon schedule. You will navigate a mix of local roads and major parkways, making this a practical commute between these two Long Island communities. Whether you are running errands or heading out for a change of scenery, this short trip offers a simple, low-stress transition between the two towns.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Park Avenue 4.1 mi 8m
Northern State Parkway 2.8 mi 3m
Sagtikos State Parkway 1.4 mi 1m
Crooked Hill Road 1.4 mi 2m
Deer Park Road 1.1 mi 2m
Suffolk Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
West Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Deforest Road North 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Park Avenue — 4.1 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood, NY and Huntington, NY.

1

Start on CR 100

0.8 mi · 1 min · Suffolk Avenue
2

Turn right onto CR 13

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Wicks Road
Use the right lane.
3

Keep slight left at fork onto CR 13

1.4 mi · 2 min · Crooked Hill Road
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward SA North: Kings Park
5

Merge onto SA

1.4 mi · 1 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit SM 1W Toward N West: New York Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto N

2.8 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway
8

Take the exit

344 ft · 8 sec
Exit 42N Toward CR 35 North: Huntington Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on Deforest Road North

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Deforest Road North
10

Turn straight onto CR 35

1.1 mi · 2 min · Deer Park Road
11

Continue on CR 35

4.1 mi · 8 min · Park Avenue
12

Turn slight left onto NY 25A

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
13

Turn left onto NY 110

0.2 mi · 34 sec · New York Avenue
Use the left lane.
14

Arrive at destination

NY 110

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 13 / Wicks Road

Turn right onto CR 13 / Wicks Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
1 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 13 / Crooked Hill Road

Keep slight left at fork onto CR 13 / Crooked Hill Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

7
4.1 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward N West: New York

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit SM 1W Toward N West: New York
7
7.1 mi into trip | ~10m 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
5
13.3 mi into trip | ~23m in | NY 110 / New York Avenue

Turn left onto NY 110 / New York Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.22 one way

$4.44 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $2.40 $4.81
premium $4.92 $2.62 $5.23
diesel $5.61 $2.98 $5.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.1 0 $1.42 $0.65
Efficient EV 3.4 0 $1.18 $0.54
EV Truck/SUV 5.4 0 $1.89 $0.86

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brentwood, NY

Morning in Brentwood on Sunday

Local time

6:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huntington, NY

Morning in Huntington on Sunday

Local time

6:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

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

2 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

24m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a balanced, mixed-drive experience as you move across the region. You will spend about 31% of your time on highways like the Northern State Parkway and Sagtikos State Parkway, which help keep the travel time brief. The most significant uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 4.1-mile stretch along Park Avenue. Because the total distance is only 13.5 miles, the road character shifts quickly from local suburban streets to higher-speed parkway lanes. You will find that the transitions between these road types are frequent, keeping the drive feeling active and engaging from start to finish.

31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on Park Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near CR 13 / Wicks Road.

Driving Effort 7/10

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 13.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (CR 13 / Wicks Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (CR 13 / Crooked Hill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between Brentwood, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward Sa North: Kings Park, N West: New York and Cr 35 North: Huntington.

Sa North: Kings Park

2.4 mi in | ~4m

N West: New York

4.1 mi in | ~6m

Cr 35 North: Huntington

7.1 mi in | ~10m

About the Cities

Starting in Brentwood, 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 24m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on Park Avenue. 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 0.8 miles (CR 13 / Wicks Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (CR 13 / Crooked Hill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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