Origin
Moriches, NY
Morning in Moriches on Sunday
Local time
8:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moriches, NY to Huntington, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moriches, NY
Mel Audelo
Huntington, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Moriches, NY to Huntington, NY is 35.5 miles and takes about 55 minutes via Long Island Expressway/Montauk Highway/Horseblock Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's perfect for a quick hop between towns on Long Island. You won't need much time or gas for this one, making it an easy addition to any itinerary or a standalone trip for local exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 14.3 mi | 18m |
| Montauk Highway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Horseblock Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Park Avenue | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Northern State Parkway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Deer Park Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| LIE North Service Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Sagtikos State Parkway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 14.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moriches, NY and Huntington, NY.
1
Start on CR 80
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn right onto CR 16
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Horseblock Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto Express Drive North
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Express Drive North
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 495 WEST: New York
5
Merge onto I 495
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 53
Toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto LIE North Service Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
LIE North Service Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings Park
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward SA North: Kings Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto SA
0.8 mi
·
48 sec
·
Sagtikos State Parkway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit SM 1W
Toward N West: New York
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto N
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
13
Take the exit
344 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 42N
Toward CR 35 North: Huntington
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on Deforest Road North
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Deforest Road North
15
Turn straight onto CR 35
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Deer Park Road
16
Continue on CR 35
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Park Avenue
17
Turn slight left onto NY 25A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
18
Turn left onto NY 110
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
New York Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
NY 110
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Moriches, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 9 and 29.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Express Drive North
Turn left onto Express Drive North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
23.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings Park
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 53
Toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings Park
7
25 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SA North: Kings Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SA North: Kings Park
7
26 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward N West: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit SM 1W
Toward N West: New York
7
29.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward CR 35 North: Huntington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42N
Toward CR 35 North: Huntington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.77 one way
$11.54 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| premium | $4.87 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Huntington, NY
Morning in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
8:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Rain Showers
E 10 mph
97% 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
20 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
55m 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?
About half of this 35.5-mile drive is on highways, with the longest stretch on the Long Island Expressway covering 14.3 miles. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface roads as you approach Huntington. Expect to navigate a number of exits and merges as you get closer to your destination. The change in road type means you'll need to adjust your driving pace and awareness.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.3 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9 miles in near Express Drive North.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles (Express Drive North): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25 miles: 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Moriches, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward Sa: Bay Shore, Kings Park, Sa North: Kings Park, N West: New York and Cr 35 North: Huntington.
Sa: Bay Shore
23.7 mi in
|
~33m
Kings Park
23.7 mi in
|
~33m
Sa North: Kings Park
25 mi in
|
~35m
N West: New York
26 mi in
|
~37m
Cr 35 North: Huntington
29.1 mi in
|
~41m
About the Cities
Starting in Moriches, NY
Full guide →Arriving 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 55m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). 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 14.3 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Huntington, 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 9 miles (Express Drive North): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Huntington, 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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