Spanning 53.2 miles across Long Island, this trip from Hampton Bays to Huntington is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 18 minutes. It functions perfectly as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or heavy travel fatigue. With an estimated fuel cost of just $9, it remains a budget-friendly way to navigate the Northeast corridor. Because the route transitions from the South Shore toward the North Shore, you will experience a variety of Long Island’s suburban landscape. Expect a practical, mixed-drive experience that connects two distinct local hubs efficiently.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sunrise Highway
20.6 mi
26m
Long Island Expressway
14.3 mi
18m
Park Avenue
4.1 mi
8m
Horseblock Road
3.9 mi
5m
Northern State Parkway
2.8 mi
3m
Deer Park Road
1.1 mi
2m
LIE North Service Road
0.8 mi
1m
Sagtikos State Parkway
0.8 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 20.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton Bays, NY and Huntington, NY.
1
Start on Ponquogue Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Ponquogue Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto CR 80
0.6 mi·1 min·West Montauk Highway
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto NY 24
0.4 mi·40 sec·Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·1 min
Toward NY 27 West: New York
5
Merge onto NY 27
21 mi·26 min·Sunrise Highway
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi·23 sec
Exit 57NToward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock RoadUse the right lane.
7
Turn left onto CR 56
0.2 mi·21 sec·Victory Avenue
8
Turn right onto CR 16
3.9 mi·5 min·Horseblock Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Express Drive North
0.2 mi·14 sec·Express Drive North
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 495 WEST: New York
11
Merge onto I 495
14 mi·18 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Exit 53Toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings ParkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto LIE North Service Road
0.8 mi·1 min·LIE North Service Road
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings Park
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward SA North: Kings ParkUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto SA
0.8 mi·48 sec·Sagtikos State Parkway
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit SM 1WToward N West: New YorkUse the right lane.
18
Merge onto N
2.8 mi·3 min·Northern State Parkway
19
Take the exit
344 ft·8 sec
Exit 42NToward CR 35 North: HuntingtonUse the slight right lane.
20
Continue on Deforest Road North
0.3 mi·44 sec·Deforest Road North
21
Turn straight onto CR 35
1.1 mi·2 min·Deer Park Road
22
Continue on CR 35
4.1 mi·8 min·Park Avenue
23
Turn slight left onto NY 25A
0.7 mi·1 min·West Main Street
24
Turn left onto NY 110
0.2 mi·34 sec·New York Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Arrive at destination
NY 110
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Hampton Bays, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 22.6 and 46.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
22.6 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the exit toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 57N
Toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
8
41.5 mi into trip|~57m in
Take the exit toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53
Toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings Park
7
42.7 mi into trip|~59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SA North: Kings Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SA North: Kings Park
7
43.8 mi into trip|~1h 1m 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
46.8 mi into trip|~1h 5m 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
$8.76 one way
$17.51 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg19 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$9.47
$18.94
premium
$4.92
$10.31
$20.62
diesel
$5.61
$11.75
$23.49
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
16
0
$5.59
$2.55
Efficient EV
13.3
0
$4.66
$2.13
EV Truck/SUV
21.3
0
$7.45
$3.40
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 12, 2026
Origin
Hampton Bays, NY
Late night
in Hampton Bays on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Clear then Areas Of Frost
N 3 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 2:05PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 4:31AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Destination
Huntington, NY
Late night
in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
12:25 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
14 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
1h 18m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a varied driving experience that blends high-speed transit with local navigation. You will spend roughly 34% of your time on highways, utilizing both the Sunrise Highway and the Long Island Expressway to make progress. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 20.6 miles on the Sunrise Highway, providing a consistent pace before the route shifts toward local roads like Park Avenue. As you transition between these segments, the character of the road changes from open arterial lanes to tighter, more localized traffic patterns. This mix keeps the drive engaging without requiring constant heavy-duty highway maneuvering.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 22.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.2 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
264 ft29 ft
Total Climb
445 ft
Total Descent
407 ft
Highest Point
264 ft
~46.6 mi in
Elevation Range
235 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hampton Bays, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward Cr 16 West: Yaphank, Sa: Bay Shore, Kings Park, Sa North: Kings Park, N West: New York and Cr 35 North: Huntington.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 53.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). 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 20.6 miles on Sunrise 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 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
