Origin
Huntington, NY
Morning in Huntington on Tuesday
Local time
8:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington, NY to Great Neck, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
18.3 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Great Neck, NY
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Trip Overview
This short 18.3-mile drive from Huntington, NY, to Great Neck, NY, will take you about 32 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. With no highway driving, expect a more local feel throughout the journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $3, making it a very budget-friendly excursion. You'll primarily navigate using Northern Boulevard, Lawrence Hill Road, and East Shore Road. Given its brevity, this route offers a lot of flexibility for timing and stops, allowing you to make the most of your travel time within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Boulevard | 14.1 mi | 22m |
| Lawrence Hill Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| East Shore Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Baker Hill Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Ravine Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| New York Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Station Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northern Boulevard
— 14.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and Great Neck, NY.
1
Start on NY 110
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
New York Avenue
2
Turn left onto NY 25A
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25A
267 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
5
Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto NY 25A
14 mi
·
22 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Turn sharp right onto East Shore Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Shore Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Ravine Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Ravine Road
Use the left lane.
9
At end of road, turn right onto Station Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Station Road
10
Turn left onto Baker Hill Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Baker Hill Road
11
Arrive at destination
Baker Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 25A / Main Street
Turn left onto NY 25A / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
16.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
East Shore Road
Turn sharp right onto East Shore Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Ravine Road
Turn left onto Ravine Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
17.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Station Road
At end of road, turn right onto Station Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.01 one way
$6.02 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.26 | $6.51 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.55 | $7.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Great Neck, NY
Morning in Great Neck on Tuesday
Local time
8:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
4 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
32m 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 is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than cruising on long, straight stretches. With a 0% highway share, this is entirely a surface street experience. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 14.1 miles along Northern Boulevard. Be prepared for a varied driving experience as you transition between different local roads, keeping your attention focused on navigation and traffic conditions.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.1 mi on Northern Boulevard.
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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near NY 25A / Main Street.
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 18.3 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.2 miles (NY 25A / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (NY 25A / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (East Shore Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Great Neck, 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 32m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.1 miles on Northern Boulevard. 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: at 0.2 miles (NY 25A / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (NY 25A / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (East Shore Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Great Neck, 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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