Origin
Selden, NY
Late night in Selden on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Selden, 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
38m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Selden, NY
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Huntington, NY
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Trip Overview
This short, 24.5-mile trip from Selden to Huntington in New York's Northeast region is easily manageable as a day trip, taking about 38 minutes to complete. With no highway driving, expect a local feel throughout the entire journey. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $4, making it an economical option. This route is characterized by frequent turns, so keep your navigation handy. Given its brevity, it's perfect for a spontaneous outing or as part of a larger exploration of Long Island.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 7.8 mi | 13m |
| Middle Country Road | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| Fort Salonga Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Saint Johnland Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| New York Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 25A | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— 7.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selden, NY and Huntington, NY.
1
Start on NY 25
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Middle Country Road
Use the left lane.
2
Continue on NY 25
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 25A
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Johnland Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto NY 25A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
5
Continue on NY 25A
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
State Highway 25A
6
Continue on NY 25A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
7
Continue on NY 25A
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Fort Salonga Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on NY 25A
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Salonga Road
9
Continue on NY 25A
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
10
Turn left onto NY 110
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
New York Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
NY 110
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 25 / Middle Country Road
Depart onto NY 25 / Middle Country Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
NY 25A / Saint Johnland Road
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 25A / Saint Johnland Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
11.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NY 25A / East Main Street
Turn left onto NY 25A / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
24.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
NY 110 / New York Avenue
Turn left onto NY 110 / New York Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.03 one way
$8.07 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Late night in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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
9 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
38m 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?
This drive is almost entirely on local roads, boasting a 0% highway share, which means you'll be navigating a 'turn-heavy' experience. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7.8 miles along East Main Street. You'll primarily follow East Main Street, Middle Country Road, and Fort Salonga Road, experiencing a distinctly local character rather than a fast-paced highway commute. Be prepared for a more engaging driving experience with more frequent adjustments to your course.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on East Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 25 / Middle Country Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 25 / Middle Country Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (NY 25A / Saint Johnland Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (NY 25A / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Selden, NY
Full guide →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 38m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on East Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (NY 25 / Middle Country Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (NY 25A / Saint Johnland Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (NY 25A / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore, General Grant National Memorial and Hamilton Grange National Memorial. 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, 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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