Origin
Riverhead, NY
Afternoon in Riverhead on Sunday
Local time
2:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverhead, 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
1h 7m
Distance
45 mi
72 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverhead, NY
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Huntington, NY
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Trip Overview
Riverhead, NY to Huntington, NY is 45 miles and takes about 1h 7m via Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, making it a convenient option for a quick excursion. With most of the drive on a major highway, you'll find it's a straightforward path connecting two points on Long Island. Consider this route for a simple, direct transfer between these areas when you need to get there efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 28.3 mi | 37m |
| Nugent Drive | 4.1 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 |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 28.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverhead, NY and Huntington, NY.
1
Start on NY 25
140 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto CR 63
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Peconic Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 94
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Nugent Drive
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on CR 94
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Edwards Avenue
5
Turn left
291 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
this road
Toward I 495 West: New York
7
Merge onto I 495
28 mi
·
37 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 53
Toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto LIE North Service Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
LIE North Service Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings Park
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward SA North: Kings Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto SA
0.8 mi
·
48 sec
·
Sagtikos State Parkway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit SM 1W
Toward N West: New York
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto N
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
15
Take the exit
344 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 42N
Toward CR 35 North: Huntington
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on Deforest Road North
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Deforest Road North
17
Turn straight onto CR 35
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Deer Park Road
18
Continue on CR 35
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Park Avenue
19
Turn slight left onto NY 25A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
20
Turn left onto NY 110
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
New York Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
NY 110
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Riverhead, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 38.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left toward I 495 West: New York
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 495 West: New York
8
33.2 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
34.4 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
35.5 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
38.6 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
$7.31 one way
$14.63 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $7.92 | $15.83 |
| premium | $4.87 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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, NY
Afternoon in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
2:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
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
6 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 7m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 71% of the 45 miles on the Long Island Expressway. You'll experience a longest stretch of 28.3 miles on this expressway before transitioning to surface roads like Nugent Drive and Park Avenue. Expect relatively consistent cruising with a higher volume of exits as you approach your destination.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.3 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Nugent Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.
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 45 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.4 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 Riverhead, 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
33.2 mi in
|
~45m
Kings Park
33.2 mi in
|
~45m
Sa North: Kings Park
34.4 mi in
|
~47m
N West: New York
35.5 mi in
|
~49m
Cr 35 North: Huntington
38.6 mi in
|
~53m
About the Cities
Starting in Riverhead, NY
Full guide →Riverhead is a town on Long Island in New York. It is the western half of Long Island's North Fork. The town of Riverhead includes the following communities: Aquebogue, Baiting Hollow, Calverton, Jamesport, Northville, & Riverhead (hamlet).
Top landmarks
- • Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center — aquarium in Riverhead, New York, United States
- • Vail-Leavitt Music Hall — theater and former movie theater in Riverhead, New York, United States
- • Jamesport Meeting House — historic meetinghouse in New York, United States
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 1h 7m. Total distance: 45 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 (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.3 miles on Long Island Expressway. 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 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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