Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
23.9 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Holtsville, NY
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Huntington to Holtsville is 23.9 miles and takes about 38 minutes via the Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving between the Northeast region. It's a straightforward journey that offers a quick connection between two points on Long Island. Consider this a simple transit rather than an extensive scenic tour. The drive is short enough that you can easily fit it into a busy schedule or combine it with other activities.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 10.2 mi | 13m |
| Park Avenue | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Northern State Parkway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Deer Park Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| LIE South Service Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Sagtikos State Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Express Drive South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and Holtsville, NY.
Start on NY 110
Turn right onto NY 25A
Turn slight right onto CR 35
Continue on CR 35
Take the ramp
Merge onto N
Take the exit
Merge onto SA
Take the exit
Turn straight onto LIE South Service Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
Continue on Express Drive South
Turn right onto Waverly Avenue
Turn right onto Union Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 22.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward N East: Hauppauge
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SA South: South Shore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 97: Nicolls Road, Blue Point, Stony Brook
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$3.93 one way
$7.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
12:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Holtsville on Sunday
Local time
12:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route features a mixed drive, with 59% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Long Island Expressway, Park Avenue, and Northern State Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 10.2 miles on the Long Island Expressway, which typically offers a faster pace. As you progress, the drive transitions between these different road types, so be prepared for changes in speed limits and traffic flow. It's not a particularly winding or technical road, but rather a functional connection.
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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 23.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Huntington, NY and Holtsville, NY, road signs point toward N East: Hauppauge, Sa South: South Shore, Blue Point and Stony Brook.
N East: Hauppauge
Sa South: South Shore
Blue Point
Stony Brook
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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