Origin
Huntington, NY
Morning in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
8:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington, NY to East Islip, 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
34m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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East Islip, NY
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Trip Overview
Huntington, NY to East Islip, NY is 22.3 miles and takes about 34m via Heckscher State Parkway and Sagtikos State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on parkways, making it a convenient option for local travel or as a small segment of a larger trip. Expect this route to be relatively quick and easy to navigate, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Heckscher State Parkway | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Sagtikos State Parkway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Park Avenue | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Northern State Parkway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Deer Park Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| SA | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Heckscher State Parkway
— 6.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and East Islip, 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
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Sagtikos State Parkway
9
Take the exit onto SA
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
SA
Toward SO East: East Islip
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto H
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Heckscher State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 45W
Toward NY 27A West: East Islip
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto NY 27A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Pauchogue Avenue
59 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pauchogue Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Pauchogue Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 21.3 — 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
6
14.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
SA
Take the exit onto SA toward SO East: East Islip
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward SO East: East Islip
5
15.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
H / Heckscher State Parkway
Merge onto H / Heckscher State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward NY 27A West: East Islip
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 45W
Toward NY 27A West: East Islip
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.62 one way
$7.25 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
| premium | $4.87 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $4.74 | $9.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
East Islip, NY
Morning in East Islip on Sunday
Local time
8:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
5 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
34m 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?
With 63% of this route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on parkways. The longest stretch of continuous highway driving is 6.3 miles on the Heckscher State Parkway. Surface roads begin later in the drive, as you approach your destination. You'll likely notice a pattern of moderate traffic and frequent, though not overwhelming, exit ramps as you transition from parkway to local streets.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Heckscher State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Heckscher State Parkway and Sagtikos State Parkway. 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
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 22.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
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 14.5 miles (SA): 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 East Islip, NY, road signs point toward N East: Hauppauge, Sa South: South Shore and So East: East Islip.
N East: Hauppauge
6.4 mi in
|
~13m
Sa South: South Shore
9.6 mi in
|
~17m
So East: East Islip
14.5 mi in
|
~23m
|
via SA
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 34m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on Heckscher State Parkway. 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 East Islip, 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 14.5 miles (SA): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Islip, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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