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Trip from Huntington, NY to Brentwood, NY

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

Drive Time

25m

Distance

13.7 mi

22 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m

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

town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Huntington, NY

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

Brentwood, NY

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Trip Overview

If you are traveling from Huntington to Brentwood, you are looking at a quick 13.7-mile trip across the Northeast that typically takes about 25 minutes. This journey is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is a highly economical route for your commute or local travel. You will navigate via Park Avenue, the Northern State Parkway, and Crooked Hill Road to reach your destination. Because the trip is so efficient, you can easily complete it in one go without the need for any planned stops along the way.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Park Avenue 4.1 mi 8m
Crooked Hill Road 3.1 mi 5m
Northern State Parkway 2.7 mi 3m
Deer Park Road 1.4 mi 2m
Suffolk Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
New York Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Vanderbilt Motor Parkway 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Park Avenue — 4.1 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 110

0.2 mi · 38 sec · New York Avenue
2

Turn right onto NY 25A

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Turn slight right onto CR 35

4.1 mi · 8 min · Park Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on CR 35

1.4 mi · 2 min · Deer Park Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward N East: Hauppauge Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto N

2.7 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 43 Toward CR 4: Commack Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn left onto CR 67

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
Use the left / right lanes.
9

Turn right onto CR 4

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Commack Road
10

Turn left onto CR 13

244 ft · 6 sec · Crooked Hill Road
11

Turn right onto CR 13

3.1 mi · 5 min · Crooked Hill Road
12

Turn straight onto CR 13

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Wicks Road
13

Turn left onto CR 100

0.8 mi · 1 min · Suffolk Avenue
Use the left lane.
14

Arrive at destination

CR 100

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 13 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
6.4 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the ramp toward N East: Hauppauge

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward N East: Hauppauge
7
9.3 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward CR 4: Commack

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 43 Toward CR 4: Commack
6
9.4 mi into trip | ~17m in | CR 67 / Vanderbilt Motor Parkway

Turn left onto CR 67 / Vanderbilt Motor Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.
5
9.7 mi into trip | ~18m in | CR 13 / Crooked Hill Road

Turn left onto CR 13 / Crooked Hill Road

Navigation decision point

6
13 mi into trip | ~24m in | CR 100 / Suffolk Avenue

Turn left onto CR 100 / Suffolk Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.26 one way

$4.51 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $2.44 $4.88
premium $4.92 $2.66 $5.31
diesel $5.61 $3.02 $6.05

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, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.1 0 $1.44 $0.66
Efficient EV 3.4 0 $1.20 $0.55
EV Truck/SUV 5.5 0 $1.92 $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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Huntington, NY

Morning in Huntington on Sunday

Local time

6:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Isolated Rain Showers

W 5 to 9 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Destination

Brentwood, NY

Morning in Brentwood on Sunday

Local time

6:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

25m 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 that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 21% of this journey involves highway driving, meaning you will spend the bulk of your time navigating local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a 4.1-mile segment along Park Avenue, which provides a brief reprieve from the more frequent turns you will encounter elsewhere. The character of the road shifts as you transition from local thoroughfares onto the Northern State Parkway and eventually into the Brentwood area. Be prepared for a varied driving experience that moves away from the monotony of long-distance interstate travel.

Only 21% 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: 4.1 mi on Park Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 13.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 6.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (CR 67 / Vanderbilt Motor Parkway): 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 Huntington, NY and Brentwood, NY, road signs point toward N East: Hauppauge and Cr 4: Commack.

N East: Hauppauge

6.4 mi in | ~13m

Cr 4: Commack

9.3 mi in | ~17m

About the Cities

Starting 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

Arriving in Brentwood, NY

Full guide →

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 25m. Total distance: 13.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m 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 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 Brentwood, 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 6.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (CR 67 / Vanderbilt Motor Parkway): 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 Brentwood, 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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