Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h
Distance
73.9 mi
119 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northwest Harbor, NY
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Huntington, NY
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Northwest Harbor to Huntington is 73.9 miles and takes about 2 hours via Sunrise Highway and Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, staying in the Northeast region throughout. You'll be navigating primarily surface roads for most of this drive. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. It's a practical option for getting across a portion of Long Island without committing to a full day of travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37 miles from Northwest Harbor, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 24.2 mi | 31m |
| Long Island Expressway | 14.3 mi | 18m |
| Montauk Highway | 8.6 mi | 17m |
| County Road 39A | 5.5 mi | 11m |
| Park Avenue | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Horseblock Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Northern State Parkway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Stephen Hands Path | 2.1 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Northwest Harbor, NY and Huntington, NY.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Northwest Road
At end of road, turn left onto Old Northwest Road
Continue on Old Northwest Road
Continue on Stephen Hands Path
Turn right
Turn left
Turn right onto Stephen Hands Path
Merge onto NY 27
Take the exit onto NY 27
Merge onto NY 27; CR 39A
Continue on NY 27
Take the exit
Turn left onto CR 56
Turn right onto CR 16
Turn left onto Express Drive North
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Turn straight onto LIE North Service Road
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto SA
Take the exit
Merge onto N
Take the exit
Continue on Deforest Road North
Turn straight onto CR 35
Continue on CR 35
Turn slight left onto NY 25A
Turn left onto NY 110
Arrive at destination
Since this drive is only about 2 hours, you have a lot of flexibility. Aim to leave mid-morning to avoid peak rush hour traffic on Sunrise Highway and the Long Island Expressway. With no planned stops, you can be quite spontaneous. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is around $12, and you'll want to ensure you have enough to reach Huntington comfortably. The longest stretch without a major road change is 24.2 miles, so plan accordingly if you like to break up longer segments.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 16 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntington, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Northwest Harbor, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Northwest Harbor, NY
This is one driving day of about 73.9 miles and 2h.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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.
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 37 miles from Northwest Harbor, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 43.3 and 67.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Keep slight right at fork toward SA North: Kings Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward N West: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 35 North: Huntington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$12.01 one way
$24.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $13.00 | $26.00 |
| premium | $4.87 | $14.16 | $28.31 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $15.72 | $31.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
| Efficient EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.35 | $4.73 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Northwest Harbor on Sunday
Local time
2:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
2:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Rain Showers
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This trip is mostly surface roads, with highways making up about 24% of the total distance. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 24.2 miles on Sunrise Highway before transitioning to other roads. Expect frequent exits and intersections as you navigate through developed areas. The majority of your driving will be on local streets rather than high-speed interstates.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 43.3 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 73.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 43.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Northwest Harbor, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward Cr 16 West: Yaphank, Sa: Bay Shore, Kings Park, Sa North: Kings Park, N West: New York and Cr 35 North: Huntington.
Cr 16 West: Yaphank
Sa: Bay Shore
Kings Park
Sa North: Kings Park
N West: New York
Cr 35 North: Huntington
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 73.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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