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Trip from Huntington, NY to North Wantagh, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

24m

Distance

15.6 mi

25 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

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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Downtown North Wantagh, NY, NY

North Wantagh, NY

Mel Audelo

Trip Overview

Huntington to North Wantagh is 15.6 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway, Woodbury Road, and Jericho Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $3 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 practical, quick journey primarily utilizing highway infrastructure. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a quick errand, a short commute, or an easy connection to another nearby destination without requiring extensive planning. You'll find it straightforward to navigate, with minimal time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway 8.4 mi 9m
Woodbury Road 4.3 mi 8m
Jericho Turnpike 1.3 mi 2m
Jerusalem Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
High Street 0.4 mi <1m
Seamans Neck Road 0.1 mi <1m
Wantagh Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
New York Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway — 8.4 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and North Wantagh, 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

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

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 33 sec
Exit 3 Toward NY 105: Massapequa, North Bellmore Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn left onto Seamans Neck Road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Seamans Neck Road
10

Turn right onto NY 105

0.7 mi · 1 min · Jerusalem Avenue
11

Turn left onto Wantagh Avenue

37 ft · 1 sec · Wantagh Avenue
Use the left lane.
12

Arrive at destination

Wantagh Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 92 / High Street

Turn left onto CR 92 / High Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
4.7 mi into trip | ~9m in | NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike

Turn right onto NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
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.
8
14.7 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward NY 105: Massapequa, North Bellmore

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 3 Toward NY 105: Massapequa, North Bellmore
5
15.6 mi into trip | ~24m in | Wantagh Avenue

Turn left onto Wantagh Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.57 one way

$5.14 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $2.78 $5.55
premium $4.92 $3.02 $6.05
diesel $5.61 $3.44 $6.89

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

$3

Tolls

$0

Total

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.7 0 $1.64 $0.75
Efficient EV 3.9 0 $1.37 $0.62
EV Truck/SUV 6.2 0 $2.18 $1.00

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Huntington, NY

Morning in Huntington on Tuesday

Local time

10:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

E 3 to 8 mph 33% chance Live forecast

Destination

North Wantagh, NY

Morning in North Wantagh on Tuesday

Local time

10:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

24m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive leans heavily towards a highway-focused experience, with 62% of the route being on highways. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.4 miles on the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway, offering a consistent pace. The journey incorporates main roads like Woodbury Road and Jericho Turnpike, which may introduce more local traffic and varied speed limits as you progress. Expect a predominantly fast-paced drive with sections that feel like a typical expressway commute.

62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway and Woodbury Road. You will hit about 9 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 6/10

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 15.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 4.7 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Wantagh, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bellmore along the way.

Bellmore

14.7 mi in | ~22m

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 24m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway. 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 Wantagh, 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: near the start (CR 92 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Fire Island National Seashore (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 Wantagh, 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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