Origin
Huntington, NY
Late night in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
5:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington, NY to Melville, 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
13m
Distance
6.5 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
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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Melville, NY
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Trip Overview
Huntington, NY to Melville, NY is 6.5 miles and takes about 13m via Oakwood Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New York, making it a simple and straightforward connection. The route is almost entirely on surface roads, so don't expect a high-speed interstate cruise. It's more of a quick, local transit that gets you from point A to point B efficiently. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick errand or connecting to other local destinations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Walt Whitman Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| West Jericho Turnpike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Cambridge Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| High Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Broadhollow Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old Country Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Arlington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Oakwood Road
— 2.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and Melville, NY.
1
Start on NY 110
27 ft
·
4 sec
·
New York Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 92
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
High Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto CR 92
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Oakwood Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto NY 25
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jericho Turnpike
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto NY 110
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Walt Whitman Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn sharp left onto Old Country Road
277 ft
·
13 sec
·
Old Country Road
7
Turn sharp right onto Cambridge Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Cambridge Avenue
8
Turn right onto Arlington Street
157 ft
·
6 sec
·
Arlington Street
9
Turn right onto NY 110
520 ft
·
8 sec
·
Broadhollow Road
10
Arrive at destination
NY 110
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 92 / High Street
Turn left onto CR 92 / High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 92 / Oakwood Road
Turn left onto CR 92 / Oakwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NY 25 / West Jericho Turnpike
Turn left onto NY 25 / West Jericho Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NY 110 / Walt Whitman Road
Turn right onto NY 110 / Walt Whitman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Cambridge Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Cambridge Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.06 one way
$2.11 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $1.14 | $2.29 |
| premium | $4.87 | $1.25 | $2.49 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $1.38 | $2.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.06
West Jericho Turnpike
(0.8 mi)
$0.06
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Tolls
$0
Total
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Melville, NY
Late night in Melville on Sunday
Local time
5:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
13m 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 drive is predominantly on surface roads, with only about 12% of the route on highways. You'll experience about 2.8 miles on Oakwood Road as the longest continuous stretch on a single road. Expect to navigate through local traffic and intersections for most of this trip. The change from highway to surface roads will be apparent as you encounter more traffic signals and local businesses.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on Oakwood Road.
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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 92 / High 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 6.5 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (CR 92 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (CR 92 / Oakwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (NY 25 / West Jericho Turnpike): 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 Melville, NY
Full guide →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.
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 13m. Total distance: 6.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.8 miles on Oakwood Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.06 in tolls one way, starting with West Jericho Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: near the start (CR 92 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (CR 92 / Oakwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (NY 25 / West Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Melville, 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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