Origin
East Meadow, NY
Morning in East Meadow on Sunday
Local time
7:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Meadow, NY to Huntington, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Meadow, NY
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Huntington, NY
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Trip Overview
East Meadow, NY to Huntington, NY is 13.8 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Woodbury Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to itself. The route is primarily surface roads, making it a straightforward drive. It's ideal for a quick errand, a short commute, or a leisurely local excursion. You won't encounter major highway driving, so plan for typical suburban traffic patterns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbury Road | 8.7 mi | 17m |
| North Newbridge Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Prospect Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| High Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hempstead Turnpike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Barclay Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Jerusalem Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Nelson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Woodbury Road
— 8.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Meadow, NY and Huntington, NY.
1
Start on this road
75 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East Meadow Avenue
108 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Meadow Avenue
3
Turn right onto Prospect Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Avenue
4
Turn right onto NY 24
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hempstead Turnpike
5
Turn left onto NY 106
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Newbridge Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Duffy Avenue
304 ft
·
11 sec
·
Duffy Avenue
7
Continue on Nelson Avenue
359 ft
·
14 sec
·
Nelson Avenue
8
Turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Jerusalem Avenue
9
Continue on East Barclay Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Barclay Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on Woodbury Road
6.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Woodbury Road
11
Continue on Woodbury Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodbury Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto High Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
High Street
13
Turn right onto NY 110
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
New York Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
NY 110
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Meadow Avenue
Turn right onto East Meadow Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Prospect Avenue
Turn right onto Prospect Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike
Turn right onto NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NY 106 / North Newbridge Road
Turn left onto NY 106 / North Newbridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Jerusalem Avenue
Turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.49 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| premium | $4.87 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
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.
Destination
Huntington, NY
Morning in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
7:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
27m 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?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with only a 2% highway share. You'll encounter the longest stretch of continuous driving on Woodbury Road for 8.7 miles. Expect to navigate typical suburban intersections and traffic lights for the majority of this route. There are no significant highway segments to prepare for.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on Woodbury Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Meadow Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Meadow Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (Prospect Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in East Meadow, 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 27m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on Woodbury Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (East Meadow Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (Prospect Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, General Grant National Memorial and Hamilton Grange National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). 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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