Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
20.8 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roosevelt, NY
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Huntington, NY
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Roosevelt, NY to Huntington, NY is 20.8 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway and Southern State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New York, making it a convenient local hop. You'll primarily be on expressways, so expect a straightforward drive. With only a half-hour estimated travel time, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour without requiring an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Southern State Parkway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Woodbury Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Jericho Turnpike | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Nassau Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Babylon Turnpike | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mollineaux Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Roosevelt, NY and Huntington, NY.
Start on Mollineaux Street
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Babylon Turnpike
Continue on Nassau Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto SO
Take the exit
Merge onto NY 135
Take the exit
Turn straight onto NY 25
Turn left onto Woodbury Road
Continue on Woodbury Road
Turn right onto High Street
Turn right onto NY 110
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Babylon Turnpike
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Merge onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 135 North: Syosset
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.49 one way
$6.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.63 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| premium | $5.05 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.59 | $9.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.08
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Night in Roosevelt on Monday
Local time
9:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Night in Huntington on Monday
Local time
9:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
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 drive is mostly highway, with 70% of the 20.8 miles on limited-access roads. You'll encounter the longest stretch of 7.7 miles on the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway. The route transitions to surface streets like Woodbury Road as you approach your destination. Expect a fairly consistent driving experience with frequent exits on the expressway portions.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway and Southern State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Washington Avenue.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Babylon Turnpike): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
311 ft
Total Descent
280 ft
Highest Point
231 ft
~14.8 mi in
Elevation Range
192 ft
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 31m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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