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Trip from North Great River, NY to Huntington, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

36m

Distance

23.4 mi

38 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown North Great River, NY, NY

North Great River, NY

Cristian Pedroso

town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Huntington, NY

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Trip Overview

This 23.4-mile drive from North Great River to Huntington, NY, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 36 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an accessible option for a quick outing within the Northeast region of New York. The route utilizes a mix of parkways and local roads, making it suitable for a single-day adventure. You won't need to worry about finding lodging, as this journey is well within the scope of a day trip, offering flexibility for your schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Heckscher State Parkway 6.4 mi 7m
Sagtikos State Parkway 4.9 mi 6m
Park Avenue 4.1 mi 8m
Northern State Parkway 2.8 mi 3m
Montauk Highway 1.2 mi 2m
Deer Park Road 1.1 mi 2m
Sunrise Highway 0.7 mi 1m
West Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Heckscher State Parkway — 6.4 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Great River, NY and Huntington, NY.

1

Start on NY 27

0.7 mi · 1 min · Sunrise Highway
2

Take the exit

442 ft · 18 sec
Exit 46A Toward NY 27A, CR 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale, Great River Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3

Turn right onto NY 27A

1.2 mi · 2 min · Montauk Highway
Use the right lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward To NY 27: Southern Parkway west, New York
5

Merge onto H

6.4 mi · 7 min · Heckscher State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit onto SA

0.4 mi · 45 sec · SA
Exit 41A Toward SA North: Kings Park Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto SA

4.9 mi · 6 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit SM 1W Toward N West: New York Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto N

2.8 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway
10

Take the exit

344 ft · 8 sec
Exit 42N Toward CR 35 North: Huntington Use the slight right lane.
11

Continue on Deforest Road North

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Deforest Road North
12

Turn straight onto CR 35

1.1 mi · 2 min · Deer Park Road
13

Continue on CR 35

4.1 mi · 8 min · Park Avenue
14

Turn slight left onto NY 25A

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
15

Turn left onto NY 110

0.2 mi · 34 sec · New York Avenue
Use the left lane.
16

Arrive at destination

NY 110

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 17 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the exit toward NY 27A, CR 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale, Great River

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 46A Toward NY 27A, CR 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale,...
5
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | H / Heckscher State Parkway

Merge onto H / Heckscher State Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
8.6 mi into trip | ~11m in | SA

Take the exit onto SA toward SA North: Kings Park

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 41A Toward SA North: Kings Park
7
13.9 mi into trip | ~18m 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
17 mi into trip | ~23m 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

$3.85 one way

$7.70 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $4.17 $8.33
premium $4.92 $4.54 $9.07
diesel $5.61 $5.17 $10.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7 0 $2.46 $1.12
Efficient EV 5.9 0 $2.05 $0.94
EV Truck/SUV 9.4 0 $3.28 $1.50

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

North Great River, NY

Late night in North Great River on Sunday

Local time

12:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huntington, NY

Late night in Huntington on Sunday

Local time

12:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Partly Sunny

SW 10 mph 2% 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

24 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

36m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 60% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.4 miles on the Heckscher State Parkway. You'll navigate through a combination of faster parkway sections and potentially more local road segments as you approach your destination. This blend means the driving experience will shift, offering a varied feel as you progress from the parkway to Park Avenue.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on Heckscher State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 0.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 23.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles (H / Heckscher State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (SA): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between North Great River, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward To Ny 27: Southern Parkway West, New York, Sa North: Kings Park, N West: New York and Cr 35 North: Huntington.

To Ny 27: Southern Parkway West

2 mi in | ~3m

New York

2 mi in | ~3m

Sa North: Kings Park

8.6 mi in | ~11m | via SA

N West: New York

13.9 mi in | ~18m

Cr 35 North: Huntington

17 mi in | ~23m

About the Cities

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 36m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on Heckscher State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles (H / Heckscher State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (SA): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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