Origin
Huntington, NY
Morning in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington, NY to Center Moriches, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
38 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntington, NY
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Center Moriches, NY
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Trip Overview
Huntington to Center Moriches is 38 miles and takes about 1 hour via Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region of Huntington to the Northeast region of Center Moriches. The drive is a mixed bag, offering a straightforward connection between these two Long Island communities. It's a manageable distance, making it ideal for a quick trip without the need for an overnight stay. Consider this route for its simplicity and directness if you're looking for an easy transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 14.5 mi | 19m |
| Montauk Highway | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| Horseblock Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Park Avenue | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Northern State Parkway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Deer Park Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| LIE South Service Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 14.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and Center Moriches, 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
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Northern State Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 44
Toward SA South: South Shore
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto SA
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sagtikos State Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit S1E
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto LIE South Service Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
LIE South Service Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
12
Merge onto I 495
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 65
Toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Express Drive South
Toward I 495, CR 101: Yaphank, Riverhead
15
Turn slight right onto CR 16
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Horseblock Road
Use the right lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto CR 80
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on CR 80
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Frowein Road
18
Turn right onto CR 80
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Montauk Highway
19
Continue on CR 80
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Railroad Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Huntington, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 31.4 — 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
9.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward SA South: South Shore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward SA South: South Shore
7
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit S1E
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
8
26.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
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 65
Toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shi...
7
31.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
CR 80 / Montauk Highway
At end of road, turn left onto CR 80 / Montauk Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.26 one way
$12.51 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.76 | $13.53 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.37 | $14.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Center Moriches, NY
Morning in Center Moriches on Sunday
Local time
6:32 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
2 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
1h 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with 48% of it on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Long Island Expressway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 14.5 miles. As you transition from the highway, you'll also navigate sections of Montauk Highway and Horseblock Road. This blend means you'll experience both faster-paced travel and more localized driving as you approach your destination. Expect the road character to shift from open expressway to more developed local roads.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 6.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38 miles you will encounter 15 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 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 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.
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 Center Moriches, NY, road signs point toward N East: Hauppauge, Sa South: South Shore, Centereach, Shirley, Cr 101: Yaphank and Riverhead.
N East: Hauppauge
6.4 mi in
|
~13m
Sa South: South Shore
9.6 mi in
|
~17m
Centereach
26.8 mi in
|
~41m
Shirley
26.8 mi in
|
~41m
Cr 101: Yaphank
27.1 mi in
|
~42m
|
via Express Drive South
Riverhead
27.1 mi in
|
~42m
|
via Express Drive South
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
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 1h. Total distance: 38 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). 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 14.5 miles on Long Island Expressway. 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 Center Moriches, 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 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 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 Center Moriches, 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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