Origin
Huntington, NY
Afternoon in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
12:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington, NY to Port Jefferson Station, 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
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
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.
Huntington, NY
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Port Jefferson Station, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Huntington to Port Jefferson Station, expect a straightforward 25.7-mile journey across Long Island. You will spend roughly 38 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Since the route relies entirely on local roads like Fort Salonga Road, Nesconset Highway, and East Main Street, you won't encounter any highway segments. Budget approximately $4 for fuel to cover the distance. Because of its short duration, there is no need for an overnight stay, allowing you the flexibility to complete the drive in under an hour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Salonga Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Nesconset Highway | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Middle Country Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Saint Johnland Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Fort Salonga Road
— 6.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and Port Jefferson Station, NY.
1
Start on NY 110
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
New York Avenue
2
Turn right onto NY 25A
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto East Main Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on NY 25A
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Fort Salonga Road
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on NY 25A
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fort Salonga Road
6
Continue on NY 25A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
7
Continue on NY 25A
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
State Highway 25A
8
Continue on NY 25A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto NY 25A
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Johnland Road
10
Continue on NY 25; NY 25A
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
11
Continue on NY 25
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Middle Country Road
12
Turn left onto NY 347
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Nesconset Highway
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on NY 347
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
14
Turn left onto Jayne Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Jayne Boulevard
15
Turn right
163 ft
·
6 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto NY 112
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Patchogue Road
17
Arrive at destination
NY 112
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 25.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 25A / Main Street
Turn right onto NY 25A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto East Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
19 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
NY 347 / Nesconset Highway
Turn left onto NY 347 / Nesconset Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
25.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
25.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
NY 112 / Patchogue Road
Turn right onto NY 112 / Patchogue Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.23 one way
$8.46 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.57 | $9.15 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 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 | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
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.
Destination
Port Jefferson Station, NY
Afternoon in Port Jefferson Station on Sunday
Local time
12:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 5 to 12 mph
3% chance
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
9 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
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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous highway cruise. With a highway share of 0%, you will navigate through local traffic patterns rather than cruising at high speeds. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 6.9 miles along Fort Salonga Road, which serves as the backbone of your trip. The road personality here is distinctly local, requiring you to navigate frequent turns as you transition between the primary corridors of East Main Street and the Nesconset Highway. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on Fort Salonga 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 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 25.7 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): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (East Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19 miles (NY 347 / Nesconset Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
218 ft
12 ft
Total Climb
679 ft
Total Descent
575 ft
Highest Point
218 ft
~10.7 mi in
Elevation Range
206 ft
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: 25.7 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 (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on Fort Salonga Road. 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): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (East Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19 miles (NY 347 / Nesconset Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore, General Grant National Memorial and Hamilton Grange National Memorial. 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 Port Jefferson Station, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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