Origin
Huntington, NY
Morning in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
9:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington, NY to Rockville Centre, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Rockville Centre, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Huntington to Rockville Centre is 24.1 miles and takes about 35m via Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway and Sunrise Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive offers a mixed experience, suitable for a quick commute or an easy day trip. Given its brevity, it's a straightforward route with minimal planning needed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Sunrise Highway | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| Woodbury Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Jericho Turnpike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| High Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Morris Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Maple Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| New York Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
— 9.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and Rockville Centre, 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
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 2W
Toward NY 27 West: New York
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto NY 27
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto Morris Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Morris Avenue
11
Turn left onto Maple Avenue
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
Maple Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Maple Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.2 — 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.
7
16 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward NY 27 West: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2W
Toward NY 27 West: New York
5
16.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.97 one way
$7.93 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
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: 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 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rockville Centre, NY
Morning in Rockville Centre on Sunday
Local time
9:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
35m 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?
About 46% of this drive is on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 9.7 miles on the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway. After this highway segment, expect a shift to surface roads for the remainder of your trip. The transition from expressway to local roads means you'll notice more intersections and traffic signals as you approach your destination.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 24.1 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.
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 Rockville Centre, NY
Full guide →Rockville Centre is a village in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York. Rockville Centre prides itself on its rich history, schools, beautiful neighborhoods and its busy business district.
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 35m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 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.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Rockville Centre, 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, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument (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 Rockville Centre, 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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