Origin
New York City, NY
Late night in New York City on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New York City, NY to Huntington 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
1h 3m
Distance
37.5 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New York City, NY
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Huntington Station, NY
Andres Escalona Vergara
Trip Overview
This straightforward 37.5-mile drive from New York City, NY, to Huntington Station, NY, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 3 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. Primarily utilizing the Long Island Expressway, Jericho Turnpike, and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, this journey is heavily highway-focused, with 85% of the route on high-speed roads. With a projected fuel cost of only $6, it's an economical option for a quick excursion within the Northeast region. You won't need to plan for overnight stays, giving you flexibility in your departure and return times.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 19.7 mi | 28m |
| Jericho Turnpike | 7.7 mi | 13m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Railroad Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Brooklyn Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Oakwood Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Prospect Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 11th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 19.7 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Huntington Station, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
79 ft
·
10 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn left onto Chambers Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Chambers Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn right onto Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Centre Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on Brooklyn Bridge
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn Bridge
5
Take the exit
343 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadman Plaza West
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right
254 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 278: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
7
Turn right onto Cadman Plaza West
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
Cadman Plaza West
8
Turn slight right
223 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East
9
Turn slight right onto Prospect Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Prospect Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto Jay Street
276 ft
·
17 sec
·
Jay Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
At end of road, turn left onto Sands Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Sands Street
Use the left lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 278
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 35A-B
Toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
Exit 35
Toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48 Street
17
Keep slight right at fork
308 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 35B
Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, 48th Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35E
Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island
20
Merge onto I 495
20 mi
·
28 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 40E
Toward NY 25 East: Syosset
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn straight onto NY 25
7.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn left onto CR 92
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakwood Road
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto West 11th Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 11th Street
25
Turn slight left onto Railroad Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Railroad Street
26
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from New York City, 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 225 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Chambers Street
Turn left onto Chambers Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Centre Street
Turn right onto Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
6.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48th Street
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 35A-B
Toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Isla...
10
6.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, 48th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 35B
Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhe...
9
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35E
Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhe...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.17 one way
$12.35 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.67 | $13.35 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.27 | $14.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.54
Jericho Turnpike
(7.7 mi)
$0.54
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: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Station, NY
Late night in Huntington Station on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
North Hills, NY
19 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 3m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 37.5-mile trip, with 85% of the route consisting of high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.7 miles on the Long Island Expressway, offering a consistent pace. While the primary roads are major arteries, the transition between the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Long Island Expressway, and Jericho Turnpike might involve changes in traffic patterns and speed. This route prioritizes direct travel over scenic detours.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.7 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Jericho Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chambers Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.5 miles you will encounter 22 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 (Chambers Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 New York City, NY and Huntington Station, NY, road signs point toward Eastern Long Island and Riverhead.
Eastern Long Island
6.3 mi in
|
~13m
Riverhead
6.5 mi in
|
~13m
About the Cities
Starting in New York City, NY
Full guide →“The City That Never Sleeps” · Founded 1624
New York (known as "The Big Apple", "NYC," and often called "New York City") is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most populous city in the United States, New York has long been a key entry point and a defining city for the nation. From the Statue of Liberty in the harbor to the Empire State Building towering over the Manhattan skyline, from the tunnels of the subway to the riches of Wall Street, from the bright signs of Times Square to the naturalistic beauty of Central Park, and from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York's landmarks are quintessential American landmarks. The city's neighborhoods and streets are so iconic they have become ingrained into the American consciousness.
Top landmarks
- • Statue of Liberty — American icon in New York, United States
- • National September 11 Memorial & Museum — memorial & museum in New York City commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks
- • Plaza Hotel — hotel in Midtown Manhattan, New York City
Arriving in Huntington Station, NY
Full guide →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 3m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.7 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.54 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 Huntington Station, 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 (Chambers Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (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 Huntington 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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