Origin
Huntington, NY
Morning in Huntington on Tuesday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington, NY to Roxbury, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
39.4 mi
63 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
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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Roxbury, NY
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Trip Overview
Huntington to Roxbury is 39.4 miles and takes about 1h 7m via Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within New York State, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that is primarily on highways, making it a quick and efficient trip. It's a good option if you're looking for a short, direct journey without many detours. Given its short duration, it’s perfectly suited for a single-day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 13.2 mi | 19m |
| Jericho Turnpike | 11.8 mi | 19m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Cold Spring Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Lawrence Hill Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Flatbush Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Underhill Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Jamaica Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 13.2 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and Roxbury, NY.
1
Start on NY 110
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
New York Avenue
2
Turn left onto NY 25A
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25A
267 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
5
Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto NY 25A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northern Boulevard
7
Turn left onto Cold Spring Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Cold Spring Road
8
Continue on Jackson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Jackson Avenue
9
Turn slight right onto Underhill Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Underhill Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto NY 25
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
Toward NY 25 West: Mineola
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on NY 25
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Jamaica Avenue
13
Turn left onto 241st Street
150 ft
·
5 sec
·
241st Street
Use the left lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Branch
15
Merge onto CI
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
9.5 mi
·
14 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11S
Toward Flatbush Avenue South, Rockaways
Use the right lane.
20
Turn straight onto Flatbush Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Flatbush Avenue
21
Continue on Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
22
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Fort Tilden, Breezy Point
23
Turn straight onto Rockaway Point Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockaway Point Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Turn right onto Beach 181st Street
376 ft
·
29 sec
·
Beach 181st Street
Use the right lane.
25
Turn right
218 ft
·
17 sec
26
Turn right
270 ft
·
19 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Huntington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 36 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 25A / Main Street
Turn left onto NY 25A / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
13.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike toward NY 25 West: Mineola
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NY 25 West: Mineola
6
20.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
241st Street
Turn left onto 241st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
24.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
36 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward Flatbush Avenue South, Rockaways
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 11S
Toward Flatbush Avenue South, Rockaways
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.49 one way
$12.97 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.01 | $14.03 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.64 | $15.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.83
Jericho Turnpike
(11.8 mi)
$0.83
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Roxbury, NY
Morning in Roxbury on Tuesday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
E 7 to 14 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
49°F
North Hills, NY
20 mi in
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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 7m 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 route is largely highway-focused, with 72% of the drive taking place on faster roads. You'll encounter stretches like the Belt Parkway, where you can cover 13.2 miles without needing to exit. The journey begins on the Belt Parkway and then transitions to the Cross Island Parkway before continuing on Jericho Turnpike. While mostly highway, there are shifts in the road character as you navigate these different parkways and surface streets, offering a dynamic feel for a short trip.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.2 mi on Belt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Jericho Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near NY 25A / Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.4 miles you will encounter 18 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles (241st Street): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Huntington, NY and Roxbury, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Branch, Flatbush Avenue South and Rockaways.
Cross Island Parkway South
20.1 mi in
|
~35m
Verrazano Branch
20.1 mi in
|
~35m
Flatbush Avenue South
36 mi in
|
~58m
Rockaways
36 mi in
|
~58m
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 Roxbury, NY
Full guide →Founded 1799
Roxbury (New York) is a town at the eastern end of Delaware County, New York.
Top landmarks
- • Woodchuck Lodge — historic house 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 1h 7m. Total distance: 39.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.2 miles on Belt Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.83 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 Roxbury, 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 0.2 miles (NY 25A / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles (241st Street): 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 Roxbury, 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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