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Trip from Huntington, NY to North Valley Stream, NY

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

26.2 mi

42 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Huntington, NY

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census-designated place in Nassau County, New York, United States

North Valley Stream, NY

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick commute or day trip within the Northeast, the 26.2-mile journey from Huntington to North Valley Stream is a straightforward drive. You can expect to reach your destination in about 38 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this route is budget-friendly and efficient. Since both the origin and destination are located in New York, you will remain within the same region throughout the trip. Because the drive is so short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays, allowing you to complete the transit quickly and get straight to your plans.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern State Parkway 10.8 mi 13m
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway 7.8 mi 9m
Woodbury Road 4.3 mi 8m
Jericho Turnpike 1.3 mi 2m
Dutch Broadway 0.8 mi 1m
High Street 0.4 mi <1m
North Fletcher Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Corona Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Southern State Parkway — 10.8 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and North Valley Stream, NY.

1

Start on NY 110

27 ft · 4 sec · New York Avenue
2

Turn left onto CR 92

0.4 mi · 42 sec · High Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

At end of road, turn left onto Woodbury Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Woodbury Road
4

Continue on CR 11

2.2 mi · 4 min · Woodbury Road
5

Turn right onto NY 25

1.3 mi · 2 min · Jericho Turnpike
Use the right lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward NY 135 South: Seaford
7

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 135

7.8 mi · 9 min · Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 4W Toward SO West: New York Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto SO

11 mi · 13 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 22 sec
Exit 15 Toward Corona Avenue North Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn right

149 ft · 6 sec
Exit 15 Toward Corona Avenue North Use the right lane.
12

Turn slight right onto Corona Avenue

253 ft · 12 sec · Corona Avenue
Use the right lane.
13

Turn left onto Dutch Broadway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Dutch Broadway
Use the left lane.
14

Turn sharp left onto North Fletcher Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · North Fletcher Avenue
15

Arrive at destination

North Fletcher Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 25.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
6.2 mi into trip | ~12m in | NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward SO West: New York

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4W Toward SO West: New York
7
25.1 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward Corona Avenue North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward Corona Avenue North
8
25.2 mi into trip | ~36m in

Turn right toward Corona Avenue North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 15 Toward Corona Avenue North
6
25.3 mi into trip | ~36m in | Dutch Broadway

Turn left onto Dutch Broadway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.31 one way

$8.63 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $4.66 $9.33
premium $4.92 $5.08 $10.16
diesel $5.61 $5.78 $11.57

Estimated Tolls: $0.09

Jericho Turnpike (1.3 mi) $0.09

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$0

Total

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.9 0 $2.75 $1.26
Efficient EV 6.6 0 $2.29 $1.05
EV Truck/SUV 10.5 0 $3.67 $1.68

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Huntington, NY

Morning in Huntington on Sunday

Local time

7:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Valley Stream, NY

Morning in North Valley Stream on Sunday

Local time

7:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

1 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

38m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 76% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of local roads like Woodbury Road before transitioning onto the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway and the Southern State Parkway. Expect a steady, fast-paced experience rather than a winding scenic route. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Southern State Parkway, where you will spend 10.8 miles cruising on the highway. As you progress from the northern part of the trip toward North Valley Stream, the road environment stays consistent, prioritizing speed and direct access over leisurely driving.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on Southern State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in near NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway.

Driving Effort 7/10

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 26.2 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 6.2 miles (NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.1 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.

On the drive from Huntington, NY to North Valley Stream, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So West: New York along the way.

So West: New York

14 mi in | ~21m

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 38m. Total distance: 26.2 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 (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on Southern State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.09 in tolls one way, starting with 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.

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 North Valley Stream, 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 6.2 miles (NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). 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 North Valley Stream, 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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